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Combating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Employers can expect to see an increase in sexual harassment claims and complaints. All claims must be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. Employers should update their policies to clarify…

CA Supreme Court Cracks Down On “Contractor” Designation

California ’s state supreme court has made it more difficult for employers to classify workers as contractors. It’s not only companies […]

$50 Million Damages For A Smelly Hog Farm

Ten neighbors of a hog raising facility under contract with Smithfield Foods will receive $75,000 in compensation and $50 million […]

How The GDPR Could Protect The Wealthy

The GDPR “not only reinforces the right to privacy but will also inform (or remind) the wealthy that the best way now to protect their reputation is to look not to defamation, but to…

Privacy And Cybersecurity Issues In M&A

Querying the target to determine whether a breach has occurred has become standard practice, but that barely scratches the surface. […]

Information Security As Legal/Business Partnership

The legal counsel and the chief security officer at one company’s Defense and Aerospace Division detail the so-called Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement and suggest it’s a good roadmap for any…

Stealth Email Tracking By Law Firms Deemed Unethical

Stealth email tracking software, sometimes called spymail, is likely employed “in just about every marketing email you receive,” writes Mark […]

The Lawyer Who Gave Sexual Harassment Its Name

A look back at the career and contribution of lawyer and legal scholar Catharine A. MacKinnon, whose 1979 book…

#TimesUp

“It’s time to ensure that your company has a strong policy prohibiting sexual harassment in the workplace and that the […]

Does The Conflict-Minerals Law Hurt African Miners?

Many companies will soon be fulfilling their SEC requirement to report on whether mining of certain minerals in their supply […]

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