Delaware Business Court Insider | News
By Tom McParland | December 15, 2017
The Delaware Supreme Court on Friday upheld a vice chancellor's decision to award a former director of OptimisCorp. $1.8 million to cover the cost of successfully defending allegations that he had plotted to remove the physical services company's chief executive back in 2012.
Delaware Business Court Insider | Analysis
By Tom McParland | December 15, 2017
Delaware's federal court in 2017 absorbed the impact of TC Heartland, a groundbreaking decision from the U.S. Supreme Court that brought with it a surge in patent infringement cases and a few vexing questions that went unanswered in the high court's May 22 ruling.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael Schmidt and Jennifer Queliz | December 15, 2017
Michael Schmidt and Jennifer Queliz write: In 2017 New York continued its trend of enacting laws and regulations at both the state and local levels that cause epic headaches for employers. These new developments make clear that New York is unlikely to give up its title as one of the most pro-employee states in the nation. Here is a look back at some of the most significant developments.
By P.J. Dannunzio | December 15, 2017
After reviewing a decision by a New Jersey federal court tossing a man's lawsuit against the National Football League over its Super Bowl ticketing practices, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit reversed the district judge's call and put the case back in play.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Thomas J. Hall | December 14, 2017
Commercial Division Update columnist Thomas J. Hall writes: Defendants bear a heavy burden of establishing that New York is not a convenient forum, and courts have discretion in considering a number of factors in determining the issue. While no one factor is controlling, the residency of the parties has emerged in recent Commercial Division decisions as an important factor.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Joseph E. Bachelder III | December 14, 2017
In his Executive Compensation column, Joseph E. Bachelder III writes: Prospective employers subject to N.Y.C. Admin. Code §8-107, Subdiv. 25 should take a number of steps to comply with the new rule making it unlawful to inquire about the salary history of an applicant for employment or to rely on the salary history of an applicant in determining the salary, benefits or other compensation.
Corporate Counsel | Commentary
By Mike Evers | December 12, 2017
So, your company has gone bankrupt, been acquired, or relocated its headquarters to the moon. These are generally considered the “good” reasons for being in-between positions while searching for a new in-house position.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Debra S. Friedman | December 12, 2017
Not surprisingly, employment law developments at the federal level in 2017 reflect policy changes that often come with new administrations. These changes largely can be characterized by what has been undone, halted or muddled in some way.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By John J. Rapisardi and Joseph Zujkowski | December 12, 2017
In their Bankruptcy Practice column, John J. Rapisardi and Joseph Zujkowski begin an analysis of the long awaited Second Circuit opinion addressing objections to Momentive Performance Materials' Chapter 11 plan in 'In re MPM Silicones'.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Stephen Bergstein | December 12, 2017
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has agreed to decide whether its 2015 decision requiring that federal judges approve settlements under the Fair Labor Standards Act applies to settlements reached under Fed. R. Civ. P. 68.
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