By Robert A. Fisher, James M. Hlawek and Michael E. Steinberg

Seyfarth Synopsis: On November 27, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit held that, under Massachusetts law, a terminated employee asserting a claim for being deprived of lost compensation in breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing must
Continue Reading Close Was Not Close Enough: First Circuit Denies Executive’s Implied Covenant Claim For Unpaid Equity Compensation Related To A Milestone Not Achieved

By Robert A. Fisher, James M. Hlawek and Michael E. Steinberg

 Seyfarth Synopsis: On November 27, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit held that, under Massachusetts law, a terminated employee asserting a claim for being deprived of lost compensation in breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing must demonstrate that
Continue Reading Close Was Not Close Enough: First Circuit Denies Executive’s Implied Covenant Claim For Unpaid Equity Compensation Related To A Milestone Not Achieved

The Employment Law Lookout blog is taking a holiday break this week, but will resume delivering insightful discourse and updates on the day’s most pressing workplace issues next week.

As a reminder for employers we have previously posted these blogs on holiday safety topics and behaviors: Have Yourself a Safe, Undistracted, and Accident Free Holiday, Don’t Let Too Much
Continue Reading Happy Thanksgiving Holiday from the Employment Law Lookout

Seyfarth Synopsis: In advance of the firm’s 75th anniversary in 2020, Seyfarth this week launched a new brand and website which reflect a distinct client experience, combining the scale of the firm’s legal representation around the globe with innovative service delivery capabilities.

The firm’s new brand – Seyfarth – pays homage to its heritage with a close eye on
Continue Reading Seyfarth Reimagines Brand and Website with New Launch

By Sam Witton, Paul Cutrone, and Sarah Goodhew

It is widely proclaimed that we are in the midst of the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” (4IR). The leaps and bounds that are being made daily in information technology and biotechnology signal the end of homo sapiens or provide liberating freedom for the working masses, depending on which commentator’s view you
Continue Reading Safeguards, in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

By Minh N. Vu

Seyfarth Synopsis:  Domino’s Likely to File Petition for Certiorari from Ninth Circuit’s Ruling in Robles v. Domino’s.

As we reported, the Ninth Circuit held in January that a blind plaintiff could move forward with his ADA Title III lawsuit against Domino’s Pizza for having an allegedly inaccessible website and mobile app.  The court determined that
Continue Reading Domino’s To Ask Supreme Court To Consider Whether ADA Website/Mobile App Accessibility Lawsuits Violate Due Process

By Ronald Gart and Christa Dommers

Seyfarth Shaw LLP has released the results of its fourth annual Real Estate Market Sentiment Survey, which polled commercial real estate executives around the country from all sectors. Of interest to our readers, this year’s survey revealed that, despite the dramatic increase in the number of states legalizing marijuana, 85% of respondents are putting
Continue Reading Survey Says…

By Randel K. Johnson

Seyfarth Synopsis: Seyfarth Shaw’s Government Relations and Policy Group invites you to join Senior Political Strategist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Scott Reed, for a post-midterm election analysis and a discussion on what to expect going forward.

Scott Reed is a well-known figure in Washington, D.C.’s corridors of power and was recently named
Continue Reading Webinar and Policy Briefing! As the Dust Settles: An Analysis of the 2018 Midterm Elections

By David S. Baffa, Tracy M. Billows, Pamela Q. Devata, Sara Fowler, and Annette Tyman

Seyfarth Synopsis: Join us on Thursday, September 13th for breakfast! As parents and children gear up for the inevitable fall return to school (“it’s the most wonderful time of the year….”) we thought it also would be a good time to start
Continue Reading Breakfast Briefing: Back to School, Back to Work! Latest Trends and Hot Issues with Hiring and Onboarding Employees

The 2018 edition of The Legal 500 United States recommends Seyfarth Shaw’s Workplace Counseling & Solutions group as one of the best in the country. Nationally, for the tenth consecutive year, our Counseling practice earned Top Tier.

Based on feedback from corporate counsel, Seyfarth partners Dave Baffa, Bill Perkinsand Larry Lorber were ranked in the editorial’s “Leading
Continue Reading Seyfarth’s Workplace Counseling & Solutions Group Earns Top Tier Ranking from The Legal 500 for the Tenth Consecutive Year