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Can You Keep a Secret? Confidentiality Clauses in Settlement Agreements Are For Real

A Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice attorney breaks down a recent Florida appellate decision that serves as an example to employers of what to consider about confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements both before—and after—settling a case, and provides best practices.

The Supreme Court Signals It May Level the Playing Field in Securities Class Actions

In oral arguments, Supreme Court justices sent a strong signal that they would not overrule the fraud-on-the-market presumption established in Basic Inc. v. Levinson, but may strengthen defendants’ ability to contest class certification.

To Native or Not to Native, That Is the Question

Responding to document requests in native formats, as opposed to TIFF or PDF, could save tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. A Foley & Lardner attorney helps troubleshoot the process.

Antitrust Lawsuit Filed Against NCAA, Major Sports Conferences, in Player Pay Dispute

Current college football and basketball stars have filed an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and the five major college sports […]

Paid Leave Laws Expanding Across US

New York City and Newark, N.J. are set to join the ranks of San Francisco, Seattle and other cities with paid sick leave laws, making this a trend employers across the US must begin to pay attention to.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Upholds New Discrimination Damages Caps as Constitutional

Oklahoma’s top court found that an amendment to the state’s anti-discrimination law which barred common law remedies in employment discrimination cases, and put a cap on damages, are legal.

Government Continues to Crackdown on Employer I-9 Violations

The government is increasing scrutiny of I-9 employment verification forms, conducting 3,000 audits in 2012 leading to more than 230 arrests. Shapiro Law Group attorneys offer preparation tips to employers.

Falling Asleep On The Job Raises Knotty ADA Issue

It started with an employee who kept falling asleep on the job. When she was discovered sleeping in the rest […]

Do Workers Have the Right to Take a Seat?

California’s top court has agreed to tackle a case that could determine whether employers are required to provide chairs for […]

State AGs Press Retailers to Drop Tobacco Products

A bipartisan group of 28 attorneys general, led by New York’s Eric Schneiderman and Ohio’s Mike DeWine, have sent letters […]

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