Archive for September, 2020
California Whistleblower, Carrier Lawsuit Settled For $116 Million
NewsAT&T and Verizon have now settled a California lawsuit started back in 2012, with either carrier agreeing to pay out amounts totaling to as much as $116 million.
Evel Knievel’s Son Suing Disney Over Alleged ‘Toy Story 4’ “Knock Off”
NewsThe son of famous stuntman Evel Knievel is suing Disney and Pixar over their Toy Story 4 character Duke Caboom.
Cox Enterprises Announces New General Counsel
NewsCox Enterprises has named Jennifer Hightower as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.
After Refusing $30K Settlement Offer, Bad Faith Suit May Cost GEICO $2.7M
NewsMore than eight years after Bonnie Winslett tore up and threw away a summons that notified her she was being sued, the Georgia Supreme Court is being asked to resolve questions of law that will determine whether GEICO Indemnity Co. must pay approximately $2.7 million of a court’s award against her.
Performance Reviews Remotely: A Step-By-Step Process For Conducting Them Meaningfully and Effectively
WebinarOne of the most critical areas of employee relationships and one of the biggest challenges management faces today is conducting effective performance appraisals and determining appropriate merit increases.
I-9 Compliance ICE is stepping up Its Compliance Audits Are You prepared
WebinarIn this webinar, the speaker will explain best practices for Electronic Recordkeeping of I-9 Forms, as well as the importance of understanding the requirements for completing I-9 Forms.
What Did I Miss? The Year in Review (So Far)
WebinarEven in the midst of the pandemic, we continue to see significant legal developments in the world of the workplace
Akerman Grows Litigation Practice in New York with Real Estate Litigator Massimo D’Angelo
NewsAkerman LLP announced the growth of the Litigation Practice Group in New York with Massimo D’Angelo
Allan Rotlewicz Returns To RumbergerKirk As A Partner
NewsGeneral Counsel for Anchor Insurance Holdings Allan Rotlewicz returns to RumbergerKirk as a partner in the Tampa office.
Barnes & Thornburg Adds Corporate Partner With Deep Data Analytics Experience
NewsBarnes & Thornburg has added Mark Stignani as a partner in its Minneapolis office. Stignani joins the firm’s Corporate Department and brings a consultative, data-driven approach to client matters.
European Employers Expect Long-Term Workplace Changes Post-Pandemic, New Littler Research Finds
InsightsA survey of more than 750 executives reveals that remote work, employee wellbeing, managing vacation time and workforce reductions are top of mind with European companies
Despite High Stakes, Companies Not Prepared if Something Problematic From Their Past Emerges, Survey Shows
InsightsSeventy-six percent of C-suite executives say they know about practices in their companies’ pasts that might conflict with today’s ethics and standards. But just 26 percent said they were very prepared if those actions come to light.
NAVEX Next – Beyond the Moment
Virtual ConferenceRegister for NAVEX Next, our annual risk and compliance virtual conference. Formerly the Ethics & Compliance Virtual Conference (ECVC), the new name recognizes that we must be forward-looking as we face an increasingly complex business, regulatory and social environment.
FirstEnergy Says Attorney General’s Nuclear Bailout Lawsuit Does Not Have ‘Legal Merit’
InsightsFirstEnergy is responding to a civil case filed over Ohio’s nuclear bailout by Attorney General Dave Yost, saying the utility company plans to “vigorously” defend itself.
Principle Business Enterprises Names Bell General Counsel, VP
NewsPrinciple Business Enterprises Inc. has announced the promotion of Tricia Bell to general counsel and vice president, strategic risk management.
Google Parent Agrees to $310M Misconduct Lawsuit Settlement
NewsGoogle’s parent company has reached a $310 million settlement in a shareholder lawsuit over its treatment of allegations of executives’ sexual misconduct.
More Big Law Pay Moves as Orrick Reverses Cuts, Weil Rewards Earners
News Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, starting Oct. 1 the firm is completely scrapping pay cuts it enacted earlier for associates, of counsel and staff.
The Global 100: The Richest Law Firms in the World (2020)
NewsLaw.com recently published its latest edition of the Global 100, a ranking of the world’s 100 largest law firms by total revenue.
Is Invalidation of the DOL’s Joint Employer Rule Much Ado About Nothing?
InsightsMuch has been written in the past few weeks about a recent federal court decision that invalidated the U.S. Department of Labor’s joint employment rule.
Contract Clauses Limiting Damages
InsightsThe NH Supreme Court has enforced contract clauses waiving consequential damages and limiting liability.
