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Two Cases Show Both Reach And Limits Of NLRB’s Micro-Union Rules

Micro-Unions, supported by the NLRB’s Specialty Healthcare decision, may be here to stay, but with limits, with petitions more likely […]

Data Breach Litigation – A New Wave of Class Actions by Financial Institutions

The tide is turning in favor of plaintiffs filing class actions against firms over data breaches, writes Butler Snow LLP’s Melody McAnally, and financial institutions are leading the charge.

Land of Confusion: Insurance Coverage for Pre-Suit FCPA Investigation Costs under D&O liability Policies

The half-a-billion that Wal-Mart has already sunk into FCPA investigations in recent years is a warning that companies should check their insurance coverage to see if pre-suit costs are covered.

DOL Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Requiring Equal Pay Report

The U.S. Department of Labor plans to amend the affirmative action reporting requirements for some federal contractors and subcontractors, establishing an annual “Equal Pay Report” that provides summary information on employee compensation by categories, including race, ethnicity and sex.

Second Circuit Holds That Dodd-Frank Act Does Not Protect Whistleblower Outside U.S. Territory

In a case with a Taiwanese employee of a German company, where none of the alleged activity occurred within a U.S. territory, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that Dodd-Frank’s whistleblower protection does not apply.

We Have to Pay for What? A California Court of Appeal Issues Expansive Expense Reimbursement Ruling

An employer’s reimbursement obligations have been expanded in a recent California Court of Appeal ruling. The decision concerned a cell phone used to make business calls, but could be applied to many other “personal” items such as laptops, tablets, the Internet connections to use them, and even home land-lines phones.

Non-Compete Legislation Fails In Massachusetts

Earlier this year, Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick proposed legislation that would have made Massachusetts one of a very small number […]

Mississippi Tops List Of Most Corrupt States

A new study has identified the most corrupt states in the U.S., with Mississippi ranking number one, followed by Louisiana, […]

Scott Dresser Named Group GC At VimpelCom Ltd

VimpelCom Ltd, a leading global provider of telecommunications services, announces that Scott Dresser has been appointed as Group General Counsel, […]

Minerva Neurosciences Names Mark S. Levine GC

Minerva Neurosciences announced Mark S. Levine has been appointed vice president and general counsel. In this position, Levine will be […]

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