Federal agencies tasked with enforcing labor and employment laws are gearing up for significant changes in their regulatory and litigation strategies due to the recent dismantling of the Chevron doctrine by the U.S. Supreme Court. The landmark decision in the case of Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council previously required courts to defer to agencies’…
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, in conjunction with Nordic law firm Roschier, Attorneys Ltd, successfully guided Nokia Oyj through its $2.3 billion acquisition of Infinera Corp. This strategic purchase aims to bolster Nokia’s networking products for data centers and expand its footprint in North America. On the other side of the transaction, Wilson…
Vedder Price is expanding its labor and employment practice with the recruitment of James Looby as a new shareholder in the Chicago office. This strategic hire underscores the firm’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities in employment law, a field that continues to see complex and evolving challenges. Looby brings extensive experience in representing employers in…
Francesco “Fran” DeLuca has rejoined Ogletree Deakins as an employment law shareholder, adding significant expertise to the firm’s Boston office. DeLuca, who also will be contributing from Providence, Rhode Island, returns to Ogletree from Epstein Becker & Green. His practice spans a wide array of labor and employment matters such as discrimination and harassment, wage…
Ogletree Deakins, the South Carolina-based labor and employment law firm, has expanded its presence in New York state by opening an office in Buffalo. This new location, situated at 50 Fountain Plaza in downtown Buffalo, is the firm’s first in Western New York, complementing its existing office in Manhattan. The move is driven by the…
Employers are increasingly turning to their legal teams as the Department of Labor’s overtime rule revisions approach. As noted by Mark S. Goldstein, a labor and employment lawyer at Reed Smith, it is crucial to “stay up to the minute on developments” due to the complex and dynamic nature of these regulations. Companies must be…
As new revisions to overtime rules loom, employers are increasingly turning to their legal advisors for guidance. “You need to stay up to the minute on developments,” remarked Mark S. Goldstein, a labor and employment lawyer at Reed Smith. The complexity of varying state and local employment laws necessitates a flexible and rapid response from…
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has expanded its employment law practice with the addition of Charmaine Huntting as a partner at its San Diego office. Representing a diverse clientele that includes labor union members, employees, and private, public sector, and tribal employers, Huntting specializes in handling claims related to wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and…
Article Sandi Dubin has joined Cozen O’Connor as a member of its labor and employment practice in New York, the firm said Monday. Dubin specializes in traditional labor law matters, including counseling employers in collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, and unfair labor practice disputes before the National Labor Relations Board. She also advises major employers, including…
In a significant move within the legal sector, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has announced the addition of Mary Katherine Back as a partner in its employment law and product liability practices. Back’s extensive expertise encompasses two decades of experience in labor and employment law, product liability, and general civil litigation. Mary Katherine Back’s new role…
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith is seeking to compel arbitration with its ex-partner Julie O’Dell, following her lawsuit against the firm over allegations of bias, retaliation, and compensation clawback. The motion was filed on June 5 and pertains to a significant six-figure amount that the firm claims O’Dell owes. As detailed by Lewis Brisbois’ general…
The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) has strengthened its legal team by recruiting Samuel Estreicher, a prominent New York University law professor, as it gears up for the next phase in its ongoing legal battle. The legal dispute revolves around accusations of lavish misspending, particularly concerning former NRA chief executive Wayne LaPierre and other…
Littler Mendelson has expanded its team with the addition of Shana French, who has joined the firm’s labor and employment practice as a partner in the Toronto office. This strategic move is part of Littler’s continued growth in the Canadian market. French brings extensive experience in advising employers and multinationals entering Canada on a range…
A recent rise in investigations initiated by commissioners at the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) indicates that members are actively pursuing issues important to them, regardless of the political composition of the commission. The EEOC’s five members filed a combined total of 35 commissioner charges in fiscal year 2023, a significant increase from the…
In the absence of major federal legislation or policy, states such as Colorado are stepping forward to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), a technology that increasingly influences various aspects of modern life. On May 17, 2024, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 24-205 into law, marking the state as the first to pass a comprehensive…
Philadelphia-founded firms are embracing Boston as a growth opportunity, with Am Law 100 stalwarts Blank Rome and Cozen O’Connor both announcing attorney hires aimed at bolstering their presences in the region. Leaders of both firms are enthusiastic about the opportunities the city presents across a range of practices. Cozen O’Connor has brought on Eckert Seamans…
Labor and employment law firm Cozen O’Connor has recently expanded its Boston office with the addition of Walter Foster as a shareholder in its national labor and employment department. With over 30 years of experience in employment law, business litigation, municipal law, and pension law, Foster brings a wealth of expertise to the firm. His…
Alicia M. Chiu has joined Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Orlando office as a labor and employment shareholder, the firm said Tuesday. Chiu will advise clients across a broad range of industries, with particular attention to the health care and financial services sectors, according to the announcement. She has a strong background in advising clients on reductions…
In opaque manoeuvres that might have ripple effects on public trust in governing institutions, the European Commission seems to be enabling outgoing officials to gravitate towards law firms that cater to companies these officials had previously overseen. According to Emily O’Reilly, the European Union’s ombudsman, such a situation can have a corrosive effect and terming…
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath has witnessed an expansion in its New York labor and employment practice contingent, with the recent addition of Joe O’Keefe as a partner. The law firm made the announcement of this significant addition on a recent Wednesday. Joe O’Keefe brings with him more than three decades of experience and expertise…
By July 1, all employers in California will be required to comply with the state’s newly enacted workplace violence prevention law, making California the first state to implement such comprehensive requirements applicable across diverse sectors. The legislation requires employers to establish a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) to address site-specific risks, train all workers about…
Snell & Wilmer has announced the addition of Brent M. Douglas, who has joined as a partner in the labor and employment practice group in the San Diego office. This information was confirmed by the firm on Tuesday. Brent Douglas’ credentials highlight his vast experience in labor and employment law, an area of specialized flexibility…
Ogletree Deakins, a prominent law firm, has announced the addition of Jeffrey Rudd to their team as a shareholder in their Chicago office. Rudd brings a wealth of expertise in labor and employment law, making him a key asset for the firm. Rudd specializes in counseling employers on an array of labor and employment law…
At a panel focused on the mental health of attorneys, sponsored by the New Jersey state judiciary, current and former legal professionals candidly shared their experiences with the often high-stress nature of the legal world. One of these individuals was Cheyne R. Scott, a labor and employment partner at New Jersey law firm Chasan Lamparello…
Littler, one of the preeminent law firms in labor and employment law, has announced D. Porpoise Evans as the managing shareholder for the firm’s Miami office. This decision was finalized on Wednesday, according to an announcement made by the firm. The Miami office of Littler represents a crucial facet of the multinational law firm’s operations….