By Erin Mulvaney | July 24, 2018
"Although this particular fee award may not be of great importance, the standard of review for all fee awards assuredly is,” Jones Day's Eric Dreiband told the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. The firm claims a panel misapplied the applicable legal standard, and letting the ruling stand will invite "protracted fee litigation."
Corporate Counsel | Commentary
By Noah J. Hanft | July 24, 2018
In the absence of legislative certainty, and facing suspicion from the #MeToo movement and the “court of public opinion,” this is a unique opportunity for companies to consider utilizing flexible and creative approaches to address these issues in a way that favorably resonates with their stakeholders.
By Erin Mulvaney | July 23, 2018
Plaintiffs lawyers were buoyed last week after an Orange County judge concluded a California Supreme Court landmark decision on worker classification should be applied retroactively.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Law Journal Editorial Board | July 23, 2018
The holding of Victory Entertainment Inc. v. Schibell is sufficiently noteworthy for publication. We welcome the “back to basics” approach.
By Charles Toutant | July 20, 2018
A putative class action in federal court claims that workers' unpaid lunch breaks and time spent in end-of-shift security checkpoints should count toward the 40-hour weekly threshold they must reach before collecting overtime pay.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Susan L. Nardone and Brittany E. Grierson | July 20, 2018
The new act, which takes effect Oct. 29, has some unique characteristics that make it different from other leave-related laws.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By P.J. D'Annunzio | July 20, 2018
A CSX railway employee who thought his co-workers were insulting him, and who took matters into his own hands, has lost his discrimination lawsuit against the company.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Ethan M. Dennis | July 19, 2018
Over the past few years, Congress has operated at a deadlock, preventing major new federal workplace legislation from being adopted. Although in its infancy, it seems increasingly unlikely that this Congressional term will see a wave of new workplace legislation.
By Charles Toutant | July 19, 2018
The New Jersey Institute of Technology faces a suit by a lecturer who claims his teaching contract was not renewed after school officials learned of his connections to the so-called "alt-right" movement.
By Erin Mulvaney | July 19, 2018
An administrative law judge said there were not enough concessions offered for the employees.
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