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Membership Has Its Privileges: Bankruptcy Court Examines LLC's Authority to File Bankruptcy

In this case, the issue was whether the president was authorized to do so. In a recent decision issued on Sept. 30, 2024, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan examined this fundamental question of basic corporate governance and provided guidance to bankruptcy practitioners who may face similar questions in the future.
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Supreme Court's Ruling in 'Students for Fair Admissions' and Its Impact on DEI Initiatives in the Workplace

In the wake of the landmark decision, employers across the country have been dealing with an uptick of litigation targeting workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs.
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Terminating Employees With Workers' Compensation Claims

Employers must tread carefully to avoid allegations of retaliation or wrongful termination, which can easily lead to additional legal challenges. Understanding the interplay between workers' compensation laws and employment law is critical.
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What Every Employment Attorney Needs to Know About Section 409A

While seasoned employment attorneys are experienced in drafting various legal documents, navigating the specific requirements of Section 409A can be challenging and the consequences of noncompliance can be severe. This article provides a helpful refresher to ensure you're drafting your documents with the intricacies of 409A requirements in mind.
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Electronic Travel Authorization for Visa-Exempt Travelers to the US, UK and Europe

Starting on Jan. 8, 2025, individuals traveling to the U.K., including U.S. citizens, will need to apply for the electronic travel authorization (ETA) to visit or transit through the United Kingdom (assuming they don't need a U.K. visitor visa).
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Act 135 Conservator Appointment for Vacant Property Upheld by Superior Court

In a recent opinion written by Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Anne E. Lazarus in Oceanview Property Management & Recovery Services v. Baker, Lazarus held that the trial court did not err in the appointment of a conservator different from the one preferred by the plaintiff that initiated the Act 135 in the first place.
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Civil RICO's Expanding Reach: From Foreign Schemes to Lost Employment

Some recent cases, such as Yegiazaryan v. Smagin and Medical Marijuana v. Horn, show that the courts are grappling with the statute's injury requirement and might expand the sense of hope for plaintiffs.
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Why Now Might Be a Great Time to Sue the Government

While many of the court's opinions will have major implications for Americans, it is the court's crackdown on the power of government regulators that may have the most profound effect of all.
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As the Title IX World Spins: Best Practices for Investigations

There is little certainty in Title IX these days, given that approximately half of the states are still abiding by the 2020 regulations and the other half by the 2024 regulations.
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Should Employees Stay or Should They Go?: The NLRB and FTC Crackdown on Restrictive Covenants

While the NLRB governs union-management relations and concerted conduct in the workplace, NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo has indicated it is her belief that many noncompetes violate federal labor laws regardless of whether the workforce is unionized. How did the NLRB get here and what are the takeaways for employers?
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