Welcome to Decoding Appeals, where Seyfarth’s Appellate Team brings to in-house counsel our insights and expertise from the front lines of the appellate courts. Throughout this short video series, we break down the nuances of appellate advocacy, sharing tips and lessons we’ve learned to help companies’ in-house legal teams understand the complexities of the appeals process.
In this second episode
Continue Reading Decoding Appeals, Episode 2: Top Tips for Handling an Appeal
Seyfarth Synopsis: A series from our seasoned and successful Boston L&E Trial Team will explore the latest trends in jury trials in a time of explosive verdicts, Reptile tactics, polarization, and an election year. We’ll offer practical strategies on how to maximize your chance of a total defense verdict, despite these headwinds, based on our experience navigating trials in
Continue Reading Jury Trials in 2024: Seyfarth’s Employment Trial Team on Lessons from the Front LinesBy Jennifer L. Mora and Pamela Q. Devata
Seyfarth Synopsis: Effective September 3, 2024, employers with locations or employees (including remote workers) in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County (ULAC) will be subject to a new Fair Chance Ordinance. To say that the new requirements are challenging is an understatement. For this reason, employers that ask about or use
Continue Reading Employers Face Onerous Compliance Obligations Under the New Los Angeles County Fair Chance OrdinanceWelcome to Decoding Appeals, where Seyfarth’s Appellate Team brings to in-house counsel our insights and expertise from the front lines of the appellate courts. Throughout this short video series, we break down the nuances of appellate advocacy, sharing tips and lessons we’ve learned to help companies’ in-house legal teams understand the complexities of the appeals process.
In this first episode
Continue Reading Decoding Appeals, Episode 1: Clerks’ PerspectivesSeyfarth Synopsis: The Employment Law Lookout is taking a holiday this week, but will resume delivering insightful discourse and updates on the day’s most pressing workplace issues next week.
We wish all of our readers, contributors, and editors a safe and happy holiday.
Rest assured knowing that we’ll be on the lookout for more management insights to bring you next week.
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Seyfarth Synopsis: With the DOL’s new overtime exemption rule weeks from taking effect, employers must consider the impacts of reclassifying exempt employees. Some potential impacts are obvious, others not so much. Proactive, thoughtful planning is key for employers to navigate these waters for their business and impacted employees alike.
With the U.S. DOL’s final overtime exemption
Continue Reading Ripples in the OT Waters: Considering the Downstream Effects of Reclassifying Exempt EmployeesAre you caught up on the PWFA? The DOL Regs? Chicago and Illinois PSL? EEOC guidance? Non-Competes? Feeling Unsure? Come Meet Up with Us!
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Registration
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Program
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About the Program
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Topics covered will include:
Speakers
Sachin Bhandari, Vice President, Employee Relations & Occupational Health Associate General Counsel – Labor & Employment, Memorial Hermann Health System
Daniel Birnbaum, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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By Jean M. Wilson and Pamela Q. Devata
Seyfarth Synopsis: On March 14, 2024, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation that would prohibit employers from obtaining or using a true credit report for employment purposes. The proposed law, which includes only limited exceptions, would be one of the most restrictive of its kind in the country. The bill is
Continue Reading Massachusetts Set to Restrict Employers from Using Credit Checks in Making Employment Decisions
About the Program: As we navigate the ever-evolving business landscape, safeguarding trade secrets has become a critical priority for organizations seeking resilience and success. In this pursuit, Seyfarth is thrilled to extend a special invitation to the third installment of our highly acclaimed 2024 Trade Secrets Webinar series.
In this webinar, our trade secret presenters, Justin Beyer, Joshua
Continue Reading WEBINAR: Employee Training Programs – Building a Culture of Confidentiality