Supreme Court Issues Controversial Decision
August 25, 2009
Special Issue: In <i>Ricci v. DeStefano</i>, decided on June 29, 2009, the Supreme Court ruled that "race-based action like the City's in this case is impermissible under Title VII unless the employer can demonstrate a strong basis in evidence that, had it not taken the action, it would have been liable under the disparate-impact statute." The article herein, and this entire issue, examines this ruling.
Business Incentives and Property Taxes in Bankruptcy
August 24, 2009
Bankruptcy is a dark cloud on a company's business. However, business incentives and property taxes can be a silver lining by bringing precious value ' such as property tax abatements, sale/use tax exemptions and, in some instances, favorable financing and utility rate reductions ' to help the company on its road to economic recovery.
The Curious Case Of Bobby Brown v. F.L. Roberts
July 28, 2009
In fiscal year 2008, the EEOC received 2,880 complaints of religious discrimination, up from 1,786 complaints received in 1998. In response to the substantial increase in religious discrimination claims, in July 2008 the EEOC revised its Compliance Manual and published Questions and Answers and Best Practices.
Recent Amendments to New York State Law
July 28, 2009
On Feb. 1, 2009, amendments to certain provisions of New York law went into effect that will have a profound effect on the manner in which New York employers review job applications, especially from applicants who have a record of criminal offenses.
2009 FMLA Regulations
July 28, 2009
The DOL issued its first major overhaul of the FMLA in November. These final regulations, which became effective Jan. 16, 2009, include provisions addressing military leave entitlements created in early 2008 by the National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). The new regulations also update and clarify employer and employee rights and responsibilities under the FMLA. The following are the key changes and suggested steps employers should take to comply.
The Cult of Personality
July 24, 2009
Anyone with even the most remote connection to e-commerce cannot have overlooked the recent explosion of social media as a form of marketing and business development. Of course, as with anything else online, problems have come with that popularity.
Verdicts
June 23, 2009
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Ex-Heller Employees Sue Former Partners
June 23, 2009
Former employees of Heller Ehrman sued at least 179 former partners in April, demanding they fork over $32 million for the largest group of creditors in the defunct firm's bankruptcy. This article discusses the suit.
Managing Stressed Employees in Difficult Economic Times
June 23, 2009
With an unemployment rate of 8.5% and an underemployment rate exceeding 14%, the workplace can be a very stressful environment. This article presents a discussion on how to manage these stressed employees.
Law Firm Layoffs Trigger Need for Preventive Steps
June 23, 2009
Over the past several months, law firms have discharged both lawyers and staff in unprecedented numbers. Although it may be too early to assess whether these layoffs will result in significant legal fallout, law firms may make particularly attractive targets for lawsuits.
