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New York Law Journal

Practical Pointers for Defending Claims Under New York's Adult Survivors Act

For a lawyer in the position of trying to defend against an ancient sexual assault allegation, this article provides some suggestions on how to collect the evidence necessary to defend a case of this nature:
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Navigating Executive Compensation Negotiations: Balancing Behavior and Legality

Recent coverage of Elon Musk's public compensation negotiations with the Tesla board of directors has put the spotlight on the art of negotiating executive pay. Lawyers advising clients in similar negotiations must bring both an understanding of the law and awareness of the behavioral factors in play to negotiate a legal deal that satisfies all parties.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Drafting Effective Operating Agreement Indemnification Clauses: Advice from the Litigators

This article, written by litigators, is intended to inform drafters of the need for clearly delineated rights to indemnification, on one hand, and fee advancement on the other. It surveys New York's interpretation of Limited Liability Company Law §420 and identifies considerations for both indemnification and fee advancement.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Senior Boeing Attorney Steps In to HR Chief Role as Contentious Labor Talks Loom

Uma Amuluru's move to human resources "is great training to someday sit in the GC seat," legal recruiter Deborah Ben-Canaan said.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

SEC Expands Employer Cutbacks in Compensation for Erroneous Compensation Awards

The SEC continues to broaden the use of forfeiture of executive compensation as a regulatory tool with an increased emphasis on making employers do the clawing-back themselves.
6 minute read

The Recorder

PAGA Critics Seek Possible Legislative Alternative to November Ballot Measure

Brian Maas, a leader in the campaign to repeal California's Private Attorneys General Act, said that while initiative backers are confident they can win in November, they'd like the Legislature to "weigh in" on the labor law.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Seeking Less Rate Pressure, Baker Botts Labor and Employment Head Moves to Bradley

Jennifer Trulock, a Baker Botts partner in Dallas who was chair of Baker Botts' labor and employment practice, said Bradley Arant Boult Cummings gives her opportunity to lower her rates.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Is Franchising Really Doomed in 2024?

In this article, Marc Lieberstein and Chris Caiaccio discuss recent legislative developments that represent the clearest attack on the franchise model to date that may present challenges to the growth of franchising in the year ahead.
10 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Immigration Judge's Sexual Harassment of Employee Costs DOJ $1.2M

Shortly after the parties attended a Rule 16 conference, and without conducting any discovery whatsoever, the DOJ made a Rule 68 offer of judgment to Escoto. Reading between the lines of the litigation, it was apparent the DOJ did not want to subject Laurent to cross examination and wanted this matter to go away quickly.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Lawyers Need Proper HR Training to Be Better Supervisors and to Reduce Risk

In a law firm setting, issues often occur when policies are not enforced equally across the board or when there is no supporting documentation for performance complaints. These types of misalignment can lead to discrimination claims.
10 minute read

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