Complexities often arise when interpreting laws that grant employees leave, especially in cases with overlapping provisions. Take for instance, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) and FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) leave in the context of the new FAMLI Act implemented in Colorado. Consider a scenario in which a pregnant employee in Colorado is…
In the rapidly evolving legislative landscape centered around consumer data privacy, Montana emerges as the latest state to take decisive action. Not only has Montana introduced the Consumer Data Privacy Act, but it has also recently passed the Genetic Information Privacy Act, marking a significant advancement in protecting the privacy rights related to consumer’s genetic…
The legal expertise of Trump-appointed judge Aileen Cannon, known for her controversial involvement in the fight over the search warrant for top-secret documents at Mar-a-Lago, has been under increasing scrutiny. While her actions in this high-profile case have drawn public attention, professionals within legal circles are also expressing concern about her numerous judicial missteps in…
Business succession planning, though possibly uncomfortable to consider, is paramount to the longevity and prosperity of an enterprise following a transition in ownership. In an insightful article by Husch Blackwell LLP, several strategies that business owners may contemplate in the construction of their succession plans are brought to light. At the larger end of the…
In a recent development, a prominent biotech company has reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of Henrietta Lacks’ regenerative cells. This case marks a significant stride in the ongoing debates concerning medical ethics and genetic ownership rights. Henrietta Lacks was an African-American woman whose cancer cells, collected without her knowledge or consent…
On Thursday, a federal judge formally imposed a death sentence on Robert Bowers, the man convicted of shooting and killing 11 people inside the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A separate federal jury had previously convicted Bowers on 63 counts, including 11 capital offenses in June, rendering him eligible for the death penalty….
On Thursday, California bar prosecutors came to the agreement that one set, but not both, of the ethics charges against Tom Girardi’s son-in-law should be put on hold, given the ongoing related criminal case. This case is centered around the same alleged client deception. This development follows an ongoing saga entangling the Girardi family in…
Hong Kong’s highly contentious National Security Law has once again stirred up interest in the legal community. This time, the focus is on the ex-wife and children of Elmer Yuan Gong-yi, a pro-democracy activist who has avoided the reach of Hong Kong authorities after fleeing the region. In a recent development, the national security police…
There is a delicate balance between the protective nature of child abuse reports and the potential for misuse in the throes of relationship retributions. This issue recently made headlines in legal circles with an intriguing case that explored whether a vindictive report to DCPP (the agency that investigates child abuse) can be constituted as harassment…
In a significant turn of events that could impact corporations and law firms, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued an opinion letter on February 9, 2023, asserting that employees are entitled to use the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to reduce their work hours indefinitely. The DOL issued this letter in response…
In recent news, prominent lawyer, writer, and founding partner of BKW Family Law, Margaret Klaw, shared her insights on working as a family law attorney on an episode of The Jabot podcast. Klaw, who has been named a Preeminent Woman Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell, owns a stellar recognition by Best Lawyers in America, and carries an…
On June 27, 2023, a significant legislative shift occurred in the realm of employment law with the effectiveness of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), impacting businesses employing fifteen or more individuals. The PWFA adds a fresh layer of protection for pregnant workers that are distinctly different from, and complimentary to, the benefits offered to…
Celebrations are on as Vincent Dunn, the New York co-partner-in-charge at Norton Rose Fulbright, basks in the joy of seeing his daughter, Crystal Dunn, perform at her second FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament. The proud father shared his excitement and the stress that comes along with watching a family member play in a high stakes…
In August 2023’s edition of the Probate & Fiduciary Litigation Newsletter, a highlighted case presents a noteworthy argument about the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Land Court. The case in question is DiNicola v. Ely, et al., No. 23 MISC 000128 (2023). At the heart of the legal issue stands a family trust that holds record…
Pima Community College District has instigated legal action for copyright infringement and breach of employment contract against a former instructor. The ex-teacher continued to release online unauthorized recordings of students, including minors, participating in class activities, even after refusing to erase them. The details of the complaint, which originated on Law.com Radar, were outlined on…
A $15 million wrongful death lawsuit has been lodged against Highroad Place, a transitional housing facility located in Nashville, Tennessee, on behalf of the family of a 22-month-old girl who was reportedly exposed to fentanyl during her stay at the facility. The lawsuit was filed by the attorneys at Stranch, Jennings & Garvey. The case…
The elusive dream of work-life balance for lawyer moms can often seem an unachievable holy grail. The pursuit of such balancing is further intensified in the challenging field of law, where the demands of one’s career and familial responsibilities relentlessly vie for attention. However, a paradigm shift in the way we perceive this balancing act…
In an alteration to long-standing convention, the unrestricted use of medical records in Arizona divorce and parenting time cases is undergoing considerable change. Previously, as long as matters of parenting time and legal decision-making were contested, all relevant medical records were admissible and could be employed in a family law case. This same principle was…
When it comes to hiring, the importance of considering compliance cannot be overemphasized, especially in the context of family members of foreign government officials or employees of state-owned enterprises. This is the subject of an interesting exploration recently discussed by Tom Fox, a seasoned Compliance Evangelist, in a podcast episode. In the podcast, Fox highlights…
The latest update on wealth management for August 2023 has been published by esteemed law firm Proskauer Rose LLP, marking significant alterations in the Section 7520 rate prevalent for estate planning techniques. According to the report, accessible here, the updated rate now stands at 5%, marking an upturn from the July 2023 rate of 4.6%….
In the latest episode of Jewish Divorce Talk, host Eliana Baer and guest Morton Fridman, M.D. delve into the issue of narcissism and parental alienation within the observant Jewish community. Notably, both Baer and Fridman have witnessed an escalating trend of such behavior. Morton Fridman is a distinguished board-certified psychiatrist and psychoanalyst. Apart from maintaining…