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National Law Journal

Wal-Mart's Top LGBT Ranking Came With an Asterisk—And What That Means

“There is a lot of confusion on what the law requires that has been going on for a long time,” said Sam Schwartz-Fenwick, a partner at Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago. “More uncertainty is negatively perceived by many employers, who prefer to work in black and white, not shades of gray.”
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Impact of Compromise and Release Agreements in Wake of 'Zuber'

On Sept. 11, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit handed down a decision that clarified the impact that a settlement in a Workers' Compensation case (referred to as a “Compromise and Release Agreement”) has on an Employee's rights to bring other claims against an Employer, particularly when those claims arise out of the same work event.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

A Unique Whistleblower: When In-House Attorneys Blow the Whistle

Imagine this scenario: An in-house attorney discovers company conduct in the regular course of business that she believes violates her ethical responsibilities as an attorney.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Rising Tide of State and Local Scheduling Leave Laws

It has been a long time since the U.S. Congress has enacted any type of comprehensive employment legislation.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Considerations for Employers as Medical Marijuana Approaches

Legal cannabis is having a moment in the United States and only continues to gain momentum.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Long-Time Visa Holders Fear New Guidance on Questioning Prior Approvals

President Donald Trump's appointee to lead U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was confirmed by the Senate and was sworn in as director on Oct. 8. Within his first two weeks in office, the agency issued its first official policy memo under his leadership.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Right to Work Initiatives: Rallying Cry for Unions or Contributor to Decline?

relevance and power since the 1980s—a decline made more precipitous by right-to-work (RTW) legislation and laws throughout various states—28 at last count.
11 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Three Concrete Steps to Bridge the Gender Pay Gap

The reasons for the gender pay gap in the United States, and globally, are varied and complex.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Continuing Uncertainty for Employers Seeking to Navigate Joint Employment Liability

Employers increasingly rely on independent contractors, "temps" and other nontraditional workers to solve their business needs. These nontraditional work…
7 minute read

The Recorder

Litigation Departments of the Year, Labor & Employment: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

The Recorder talked with Mike Delikat, chairman of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe's global employment law practice, and Andrew Livingston, the deputy practice group leader, to find out what sorts of employment cases clients bring Orrick's way.
6 minute read

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