Human Resources

Sixth Circuit Interprets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in Tourette’s Case

6th Circuit decides what constitutes reasonable accommodation when the disability is a rare form of Tourette syndrome that caused the plaintiff to utter inappropriate and obscene words.

Supreme Court Rejects Retaliatory Standard For Firing A Whistleblower

The US Supreme Court has ruled that whistleblowers under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act don’t need to prove retaliatory intent. Learn more about why the decision has implications for Department of Labor cases.

Employers Must Act Quickly to Comply With California’s New Reproductive Loss Leave

California’s Senate Bill SB 848 was signed into law on October 10, 2023, and has been effective as of January […]

Companies Must Notify Employees in California About Void Noncompetes

Back in March 2022, the attorney general of California issued an alert reminding employers that noncompete agreements are not enforceable in the state. […]

From Success to Succession: Five Rules For Building Lasting Leadership

How do I define “success” as a general counsel? In my experience, the answer is simple: A successful GC identifies, […]

What Companies Need to Know About California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Law

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 553 on September 30, 2023, following a spike in organized flash mob robberies […]

How To Incur Sanctions: A Primer Courtesy of New York Court

The Cozen O’Connor law firm has weighed in on developments in on the Gardner-Alfred v. Federal Reserve Bank of New […]

Examining the Ripple Effects of California Supreme Court Ruling on “Take-home COVID”

The Supreme Court of California has provided much-needed clarity on the issue of “take-home COVID” liability. More specifically, the Court […]

Supreme Court Ruling Could Be a Game-Changer for Whistleblower Retaliation Standards

On October 10, 2023, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC. Employers and HR professionals […]

How Lawyers Ascend to GC Roles– Survey Reveals Insights, Surprises, and the Gender Gap

Becoming a general counsel is the pinnacle achievement of an in-house legal professional’s career. BarkerGilmore surveyed hundreds of general counsel […]

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