Today's General Counsel

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You May Think They Are Disabled But That Doesn’t Mean You “Regarded“ Them as Disabled

March 3, 2014

In an Alabama ADA case, the district court found that, while an employer outright stated they felt an employee was overweight, there was no evidence to suggest the company regarded weight as a disability.

OSHA Issues Interim Final Rule for FSMA Whistleblower Claims

March 3, 2014

OSHA has issued an interim final rule establishing procedures for handling whistleblower complaints under the Food Safety Modernization Act, streamlining the procedures with its other whistleblower regulations.

Not All Offensive Behavior is Actionable

March 3, 2014

As a recent Arkansas case demonstrates, just because an employee’s behavior may be deplorable doesn’t mean it will stand up as harassment in court.

New DOL Rules Heighten Duties, Personal Liability, Of 401k Sponsors

March 3, 2014

Business owners who offer a 401(k) plan are required to comply with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, a complex […]

Indemnification Clauses Not Fool-Proof For Co-Employment Liability

March 3, 2014

Shielding your company from co-employer liability takes more than a contract clause. Courts look at the nature of a company’s […]

SEC Staffers Sold Stock Before Enforcement Actions, Study Finds

March 3, 2014

Members of the Securities and Exchange Commission staff who owned stock in companies under investigation were more likely to sell […]

How To Tell If You Got A Bonus

March 3, 2014

Employers in Massachusetts are subject to treble damages for failing to pay wages, but the state’s wage act is vague […]

Energy Companies Could Find Elon Musk Breathing Down Their Neck

March 3, 2014

Tesla Motors has announced plans to invest as much as $5 billion in the world’s largest battery factory, which it […]

Paul Byrne to CEO at Mongolia Growth Group

March 3, 2014

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. announced that Paul Byrne has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Harris Kupperman will remain actively […]

Calvin G. Butler to CEO at Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

March 3, 2014

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company has promoted Calvin G. Butler, Jr. to CEO after the retirement of Kenneth W. DeFontes […]

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