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The American Lawyer

Amid Big Law Focus on Performance, Law Firms Hit by Wave of Employment Claims

"I do think we've seen an uptick in claims coming from attorneys who historically may have made progress toward partner," but they're not getting promoted, noted one law firm consultant.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

The Unwitting 'Employer': Individuals Who May Be Liable for FLSA Violations

"The 'Spears' case highlights that non-executives can be held individually liable for a company's FLSA violations," write Hunton Andrews Kurth's Juan C. Enjamio and Theanna Bezney.
7 minute read

Law.com

Wisconsin Hospital Must Face Religious Discrimination Suits Over COVID-19 Vaccine Policies, Appeals Court Says

Despite a division in one of the two panels of judges to reinstate religious discrimination lawsuits against a Wisconsin hospital system, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit aligned with its sister court's decisions over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Goodwin Lures Kirkland Employment Partner

The move is the latest sign of a continuing talent battle between the two law firms, after Kirkland lured nine investment funds lawyers from Goodwin earlier this year.
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Sharply Divided Conn. Supreme Court Chooses Broad View of Supervisor Role in Bias Case

The dissent claims the majority opinion could lead to employers escaping liability.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Professor With Alt-Right Views Not Protected by First Amendment, NJ Fed Judge Rules

NJIT said its personnel "were forced to divert their focus from NJIT's educational mission in favor of addressing voluminous complaints about Jorjani."
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

EEOC Guidance Offers Broad Interpretation of Pregnant Worker Protections

A discussion of the impact of the EEOC's final rule on pregnancy accommodations including the implications of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)'s accommodations.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Judge Affirms $625K Jury Award to Car Salesman Accusing Phila. Dealership of Creating a Hostile Work Environment

"We are pleased with Judge Kearney's rulings and happy for our client, who waited a long time for justice," said the plaintiff's attorney, Brian C. Farrell, a partner at Gold Law Firm.
6 minute read

International Edition

Ogletree Deakins Opens Munich Office, Lures Two Partners from SKW Schwarz

The international firm continues its global growth with a new German office with partners focused on IT and technology.
1 minute read

The American Lawyer

Duane Morris Uses Nonequity Partnership as 'Income Shifting' Device, Class Action Contends

San Diego nonequity partner Meagan Garland also claims the firm discriminates against attorneys of color and women in compensation decisions.
5 minute read

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