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10 Tips for Encouraging Internal Misconduct Reporting

Studies show most whistleblowers attempt to first report their concerns internally before approaching the federal government. Organizations that facilitate reporting employee concerns stand a much better chance of avoiding legal troubles and a variety of other negative consequences stemming from a federal inquiry.

Boards of Directors Charged with Cybersecurity Risk Management by SEC Commissioner

The SEC appears to be raising the bar for directors everywhere to be responsible for overseeing cyber-risk management.

Confederate Flag Can Contribute to Hostile Work Environment, Says Eleventh Circuit

Exposure to the Confederate flag in the workplace can support an employee’s claim of racial discrimination, according to an Eleventh Circuit Appeals Court.

Top 10 Pitfalls in Managing Employment Contracts as You Go Global

Foreign companies rolling out foreign-style employment agreements to US-based regular employees, losing the benefits of the unique concept of at-will employment in the US. Against this background, a few important pitfalls to be aware of as you develop your global employment documentation.

What Does ‘Noel Canning’ Mean for the NLRB’s Previously Decided Cases?

The Supreme Court decision nixed President Obama’s recess appointments to the NLRB means more than 700 published and unpublished decisions were invalidated, of which 128 remain active before the federal courts of appeal. What the most significant outstanding cases are, and where they stand now.

Workers Win Wage And Hour Suit Against Wal-Mart And Its Logistics Provider

Schneider Logistics Inc. agreed to pay $21 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by workers at a California warehouse. […]

What Recent Decisions In Northern CA “Food Court” Say About Class Certification

Three recent decisions in the Northern District of California, considered the epicenter of food labeling class actions, shed light on […]

Jones Day Threatens Trademark Suit Against Parody  Blogger

An anonymous blogger criticizing the handling of the Detroit bankruptcy has earned the ire of Jones Day, the biggest U.S. […]

Uber Technologies Hires Former Payday Loans Head Niall Wass

Uber Technologies Inc has hired Niall Wass, former head of a controversial British payday loans company, to serve as senior […]

Jan Kang To AOptix As GC

AOptix has appointed Jan Kang as Vice President and General Counsel. Most recently Kang was Vice President and General Counsel […]

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