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The Recorder

Imposter Syndrome in Big Law Millennials: A Survival Guide

Although imposter syndrome can and does affect attorneys at any career stage, millennials working in Big Law may be particularly susceptible by virtue of their generation's shared values and the realities of large-firm practice.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Supreme Court Review: Class Action Waivers, Whistleblower Protections

During the 2017-2018 term, the U.S. Supreme Court issued several rulings that will have far-reaching implications for employers. This month's column reviews two of those key decisions.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Two Recurring Construction Issues: The 'Hoist' and the 'De Minimis Drop'

In a given year, there may be as many as 170 to 200 reported appellate decisions that involve application of Labor Law Sections 240, 241(6) and/or 200 to accidents alleged to have occurred during the course of a “construction” activity.
2 minute read

Law.com

Busy Schedule, Counselor? Just Add Water (and Veggies and Protein)

Most of us don't realize how poor our diets really are. And the hard truth is that even if you are finding time to exercise, you can't exercise away a poor diet.
1 minute read

The Recorder

Cannabis Registration Requirements May Be Unenforceable

Say you want to start a cannabis business. There's likely a law requiring you to register with the government. But can you refuse to comply with that law? Arguably, you can.
7 minute read

The Recorder

'De Minimis' No More?: Calif. Supreme Court Finds Employers Must Pay for Small Amounts of Off-the-Clock Work

The justices have made it clear that neither the California Labor Code nor the California Wage Orders have adopted the de minimis doctrine found in the Fair Labor Standards Act.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Enforceability of Cost-Sharing Provisions in Arbitration Agreements

The Supreme Court recently held in Epic Systems v. Lewis, 584 U.S. __ (2018), that arbitration agreements which include waivers of employees' rights to bring class or collective actions are enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), and that the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) does not override this principle in the FAA.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Tax Act and Real Estate—The Limitation on Deductibility of Interest

Real Estate Securities columnist Peter M. Fass continues his discussion of changes affecting real estate including the he limitation on the deductibility of interest and its application to real estate.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

California Consumer Privacy Act Elevates Austin as Prime Tech Destination

Companies doing business in California turn their nose at the CCPA at their own peril.
1 minute read

New York Law Journal

Matrimonial Law

In this Special Report: "Surrogacy in New York: Boon or Bane?," "Divorce Without Destruction," "Beyond Broken Bones: Recognizing Psychological Harm to Children When Applying 'Grave Risk of Harm' Standard," "Prenup Tutorial: A Survey of Recent Case Law" and "When Matrimonial Attorneys Become Divorce Mediators."
1 minute read

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