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The Attack On Franchising: An Analysis

The NLRB general counsel has urged a different analysis of the franchisor, franchisee relationship, that says they are joint employers if the franchisor has “significant control” over employee matters. That interpretation would lead to hundreds of claims, says William Blue Jr. of Constangy, Brooks & Smith LLP.

New “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” Executive Order Dramatically Increases Risks for Government Contractors

A July 31 White House executive order is the most sweeping to date, Littler attorneys Maruy Baskin, Linda Jackson and Ilyse Schuman write, and it may greatly increase the risks that government contractors face.

William Leatherberry To National Mortgage Insurance Corporation As GC

National Mortgage Insurance Corporation, a subsidiary of NMI Holdings, Inc., announced William “Bill” Leatherberry will serve as its general counsel. […]

Suncor Energy Names Alister Cowan CFO

Suncor Energy today announced the appointment of Alister Cowan as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer. Alister comes […]

William Meunier To IP Section Of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. has added William Meunier to its intellectual property section. Formerly a partner […]

Risk Management Information Ruled Accessible To Plaintiff Attorneys

Risk managers for hospitals and other health care providers are going to have to deal with a disturbing trend, says […]

Are Domain Names Property?

A lawsuit pitting a group of plaintiffs against the governments of Iran, Syria and North Korea has used the D.C. […]

“Reading The Law” Beckons As Alternative To Law School In Tough Economy

In some states, prospective law students can pursue an alternative path to becoming a lawyer: an apprenticeship studying under a […]

Amalgamated Bank Names Keith Mestrich CEO

Amalgamated Bank has named Keith Mestrich, who has served as the bank’s President since April, as CEO. Before joining Amalgamated […]

Wage-And-Hour Litigation Hits The Oilfields

Plaintiff wage-and-hour attorneys, as well as the Department of Labor, are actively scrutinizing the oil and gas extraction industry, looking […]

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