Archive for April, 2015
10 Common Mistakes U.S. Employers Make When Trying to Comply With Employment Laws
White Paper
Many employers think they understand employment laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act, only to find out – after costly litigation – that they were just plain wrong.
Dykema to Combine with Texas-Based Cox Smith
NEWS
The addition of Cox Smith’s 118 lawyers will give the combined firm more than 450 attorneys in 15 offices.
PayPal Appoints GC and SVP of Strategy and Growth
NEWS
Louise Pentland, soon to become PayPal’s new GC, is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Nokia Corp.
NLRB Files Brief Supporting Unions’ Suit, Calling County Right-to-Work Laws Preempted
NEWS
Board urges court to invalidate a county ordinance that prohibits the use of union-security provisions in collective bargaining agreements.
Supreme Court Opens Door to Increased Role for State Courts, Regulators in the Energy Sector
NEWS
The decision upheld a lower court decision that allowed a greater role for state courts in regulating the energy sectorfinding that state laws may apply to conduct that affects both wholesale and retail transactions provided those laws do not conflict with FERC regulations.
Disruptive Law: Cloud-Based Law Firm Culhane Meadows Expanding to Chicago
NEWS
Started by a group of former Big Law attorneys, some of whom had worked together for more than 15 years, the firm now has attorneys based in New York, Washington, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Chicago.
Tech Companies Targeted for On-Demand Independent Contractors
White Paper
How is a business supposed to know if a worker may be designated an independent contractor?
Quarles & Brady Partners Named Washington D.C. Super Lawyers
News
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that partners John F. Dienelt and Scott McIntosh have been named by Washington D.C. Super Lawyers magazine as among the top attorneys in Washington, D.C. for 2015.
Accounting Expert Witness – Selecting The Best
White Paper
An expert witness with the skills and training of an accountant can be an essential part of any case, providing answers and insights into the intricacies of company balance sheets or the value of personal property.
Jackson Walker Adds Four Real Estate Partners from Thompson & Knight
NEWS
Jackson Walker has named four new partners in the firm’s Houston office, working in the firm’s Real Estate and Finance practice groups.
Large Partnership Audits in the Oil & Gas Industry
On-Demand
Three Latham & Watkins partners address the growing discussion around the increase in large partnership audit activity.
U.S. Exports to Mexico and the Growth of Cross-Border Demand
On-Demand
Growing demand from Mexico continues to be a bright spot for the oversupplied U.S. gas market.
What Will Oil and Gas Companies Face in a New Investment Environment?
EVENTS: April 28, 2 p.m. EDT
Event will discuss strategies for oil and gas companies across the value chain, including upstream, oilfield services, midstream, and downstream, in a challenging investment environment.
The Latest Food Regulatory Updates in Australia and Internationally
Food News
FoodLegal, an online publication of Australian Lawyers & Consultants, publishes a roundup of current developments in food law and policy, both Australian and international.
Jennie D.G. Azoulai New Marketing Consultant for GCN
News
She will shape the direction and extend the reach of GCN’s growing brand and embark upon new marketing and PR initiatives. As well, she will serve as the main point of contact for new clients and prospects.
Software in the Cloud and Common Issues in Contract Negotiations
On-Demand
The webinar discusses cloud-based software solutions and provides a comprehensive look at contracts for cloud-based software solutions vs. traditional EULAs.
Protecting Your Prime and Subcontract or Strategic Relationship
On-Demand
Piliero Mazza has posted the slides from a recent webinar on strategic relationships in contracting with prime and subcontractors.
10 Considerations in Drafting Executive Employment Agreements
White Paper
The paper covers such topics as severance, fixed term, restrictive covenants, cause, good reason provision, award equity, state law and venue selection, assignment, and more.
Experienced Energy and Telecommunications Attorney Joins Tucker Arensberg
NEWS
Debroff provides energy and telecommunications market participants with strategic legal, government and regulatory analysis and representation in state and federal jurisdictions across the country.
DLA Piper Bolsters Restructuring Practice with Addition of Eric Goldberg in L.A.
NEWS
Goldberg represents debtors both in and out of court, as well as creditors and other stakeholders, including lenders and funds, in a variety of transactions.
