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Most Employers Unlikely to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccination, Littler Survey Finds
SurveySurvey of more than 1,800 employers reveals key concerns, plans and strategies regarding immunization of their workforces, alongside a continued focus on remote work and workplace safety measures
Waterton Hires William Aguiar as Associate General Counsel
NewsWaterton, a national real estate investor and operator, today announced the hiring of William Aguiar as associate general counsel in Chicago.
Littler Partner Swaps Corporate Defense for Victims’ Advocacy in Move to Wigdor
NewsWigdor said Friday that Christine Hogan is joining the employment plaintiffs firm as a partner in New York from Littler Mendelson, where she worked defending employers for more than decade.
The Implications of COVID-19 on Contract Law
InsightsThe COVID-19 pandemic also has had a significant effect on the U.S. legal system.
Corporate Transparency Act: New Requirements to Disclose Ownership Information to the Federal Government
NewsThe Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) became a law on January 1, 2021, and it has significant implications for many new and existing United States and foreign business entities.
Goodwin Procter Hit by Data Breach Through Vendor
NewsGoodwin Procter LLP suffered a data breach after a vendor that it uses for large file transfers was hacked, according to an internal memo obtained by news outlets.
US Energy Policy Must Comply with the Laws of Physics
InsightsAs we are facing negative consequences of climate change due to carbon emissions, the Biden administration has launched an effort to quickly replace some of the fossil fuel industry that currently provides 80 percent of the U.S. energy supply with renewable energy, such as solar and wind.
January 2021 Independent Contractor Law Update
InsightsJanuary 2021 may well be remembered in the independent contractor area of law as the ‘not so fast’ month. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals told lower courts ‘not so fast’ when it comes to certifying collective actions.
American Law Institute – Medical Monitoring vs. Medical Mongering
InsightsOne of the key activities of the American Law Institute (ALI) has been the researching, writing, and publication of Restatements.
Bradley Partner Chris Lam Elected American Bar Foundation Fellow
AnnouncementBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP attorney Christopher C. Lam, managing partner of the firm’s Charlotte office, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF).
Jackson Walker Elects Jennifer Ferri and Erica Benites Giese to Partnership
AnnouncementAustin attorney Jennifer Ferri and San Antonio attorney Erica Benites Giese were elected partners at Jackson Walker LLP.
Hogan Lovells Guides Baltimore Orioles in Successful Salary Arbitration
AnnouncementGlobal law firm Hogan Lovells successfully represented the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise Baltimore Orioles in a salary arbitration against outfielder Anthony Santander.
Cummins General Counsel Promoted to CAO
NewsCummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today that Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Marya Rose will be retiring, effective April 2021, after more than 20 years in leadership positions with the company. Vice President and General Counsel, Sharon Barner, will succeed Rose.
McKinsey to Pay $573M to Settle Role in Opioid Crisis
NewsGlobal consultancy firm McKinsey & Company has agreed to pay $573 to settle claims by more than 40 US states related to its role in the nation’s opioid epidemic.
Amazon Will Pay $61.7M to Settle Claims that They Withheld Tips from Delivery Drivers
NewsAmazon will pay $61.7 million to settle allegations by the Federal Trade Commission that it failed to pay Flex delivery drivers the full amount of tips received from customers.
Lancaster County Lawyer Arrested for Alleged Threats to Kill Wife and Government Officials
NewsA Lancaster County lawyer, who was the longtime Akron borough solicitor, is facing charges following alleged threats to kill his wife and government officials living near Washington, D.C. and Virginia.
Nine Bradley Attorneys Named 2020 ‘Attorneys for Justice’ by Tennessee Supreme Court
AnnouncementNine Bradley Arant Boult Cummings attorneys been recognized by the Tennessee Supreme Court as 2020 “Attorneys for Justice.” They are Kimberly Ingram, Alexandra Lynn, Erin Malone-Smolla, Casey Miller, Peter Sales, Edmund S. Sauer, Jeffrey Sheehan, Fritz Spainhour, and David Taylor.
Duane Morris Welcomes Former U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain in Philadelphia
AnnouncementWilliam M. McSwain has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Trial Practice Group in its Philadelphia office.
Brightflag Enhances Outside Counsel Performance Evaluation with New Reports
AnnouncementBrightflag announces new reporting features that provide corporate legal departments with a simple, standardized solution for evaluating the qualitative performance of outside counsel and empowers corporate counsels to assess the value of law firm relationships.
NVLSP Files Class Action Lawsuit Challenging U.S. Navy’s “Properly Referred Policy”
AnnouncementOn February 2, 2021, the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) and Perkins Coie LLP, filed a class action complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, on behalf of Oscar D. Torres and former members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps who were wrongfully denied military disability retirement.
