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Legal Perils Of “Light Duty” In The Workplace

It can be invoked in the context of workers’ comp, the ADA and the FMLA, and employers need to understand the implications of each and how they relate.

Air Canada Reacts To Video Of Reckless Baggage Handlers

The Canadian airline company reacted quickly when a passenger took video of baggage handlers tossing luggage and posted it to […]

EEOC’s Pretzel Logic On Felony Hiring Rule May Weaken Its Case

The EEOC seeks to keep businesses from outright bans on hiring felons, but in an ongoing lawsuit with Texas the […]

Justice Scalia And The Case For Proof-Reading

The legal world was abuzz last week when, following a Supreme Court ruling in an EPA air pollution case, a […]

A CTO’s Views On How To Combat Hackers & Cybercriminals

An interview with James Dechiaro, Cohere Communications, LLC’s Chief Technology Officer, on minimizing risks, white hats versus black, and tech available to combat threats.

Employee Identity Theft – Responses and Obligations

If an employee is believed to be working under a false identity, a series of steps that must be taken quickly to protect the firm from penalties, or worse.

Coming This Spring to an Insurance Policy Near You: Cybersecurity Data Breach Exclusions

The average data breach has an organizational cost of $5.4 million. A review of new data breach exclusionary endorsements, and specialized cybersecurity insurance every firm should be sure to hold.

Recent Decision Underscores Need for Involvement of Counsel in Internal Investigations

A recent D.C. District Court decision found an internal investigation directed and carried out by non-lawyers did not hold attorney-client privilege, and its findings were admissible in court. Steps to protect internal documents.

Don’t Become a Target: 11 Tips to Improve Data Management and Security Measures in Outsourcing Agreements

With the Target data breach claiming another executive this week – its CEO, a 35-year veteran of the company – firms should take heed to a few operational issues to consider when negotiating an outsourcing agreement to ensure greater security and increased consumer confidence.

Five Elements You Should Look For In An Effective Harassment And Discrimination Training Program

Litigation and costs around workplace harassment and discrimination are on the rise, and suitable training can mitigate the risk for employers and employees.

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