Uber Fires 20 Employees After Harassment Probe
News
Uber Technologies Inc. said it fired 20 employees and was improving management training following an investigation by a law firm into sexual harassment allegations and other claims at the ride-hailing company, according to a Reuters report.
Client of Disgraced Lawyer: ‘Everybody Knew He Would Run’
News
Disability attorney Eric Connd had told at least six people he would flee the country instead of going to jail and now he has kept his promise, reports the Associated Press.
Webcast: How E-Signatures Can Reduce Risk of Signed Records
On-Demand
eSignLive by Vasco is offering a complimentary on-demand webinar featuring Locke Lord LLP partner Pat Hatfield discussing how e-signatures can reduce risk and strengthen enforceability of signed records.
The 2017 Law School Rankings – Changes at the Top
News
Above the Law has released its updated statistics on law school employment outcomes, which are entirely outcome-based – by how well their students do upon graduating.
8th Circuit Makes It Easier For Plaintiffs to Take Fracking Contamination Claims to Trial
Podcast
A podcast on Kane Russell Coleman & Logan’s Energy Law Today discusses the Eighth Circuit’s recent ruling that makes it easier for plaintiffs to take fracing contamination claims to trial.
Tips for Drafting Arbitration Clauses in Smart Contracts
Insight
While arbitration may be a preferable alternative to court for smart contract disputes, it doesn’t happen on its own – it typically requires a properly drafted arbitration clause, notes Steptoe & Johnson’s Blockchain Blog.
The Whistleblower Behind Caterpillar’s Massive Tax Headache Could Make $600 Million
News
BloombergBusinessweek reports on the story behind the accountant who might end up the best-paid whistleblower of all time, with a potential paycheck of $600 million, while Caterpillar, the 92-year-old pride of American industry, will experience something unfamiliar: public humiliation.
Judge ‘Sick And Tired of Lawyers From White-Shoe Law Firms’ Helping Clients Avoid Charges
News
“I’m sick and tired of lawyers from white-shoe law firms marching into my courtroom and getting a deferred-prosecution agreement for their clients,” said U.S. District Court Judge Nicholas Garaufis in his Brooklyn court.
Healthcare Developer Fined $155 Million for Lying About Compliance
News
The settlement marks the first time an electronics health records vendor is being charged for the truthfulness and accuracy of representations made when seeking government certification, reports HIT Consultant.
The Difficulty With Texting Employees During a Workplace Investigation
Insight
While an employer may want to reach out to various employees including the alleged victim, doing so can negatively impact the ongoing workplace investigations, warns Natalie Lynch of Lynch Service Company.
D&O Insurance in a Time of Technological and Enforcement Uncertainty
Event
Anderson Kill’s 15th Annual D&O Conference addresses the interplay of D&O insurance with other insurance policies in cyber claims, including crime insurance, property insurance, GL coverage, and cyber specialty insurance policies. In addition, a panel of D&O insurance brokers will review major emerging D&O risks.
ERISA Litigation Partner Michael Graham Joins Michael Best Chicago Office
News
Michael Best announces that Michael T. Graham has joined its Chicago office as a partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment Relations Group
Mlegal Adds Top Recruiting Talent to Support Global Expansion Plans
News
Legal search firm Mlegal announces strategic hires, adding four professionals with top-level partner recruitment experience in the San Francisco Bay Area.
How a Supreme Court Ruling on Printer Cartridges Changes What It Means to Buy Almost Anything
News
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed a victory to consumer groups in a case about printer cartridges that has huge implications for the way we think about technology ownership in America, and your rights as a user, according to The Washington Post.
Big Law Attorneys Think Twice About Trump Labor Gig
News
The search for political appointees to the DOL appears to be impeded by a shrinking pool of private attorneys willing to incur a lifelong Trump association, according to Bloomberg Law.
Supreme Court Suspends Wrong Lawyer Over ‘Mistaken Identity’
News
When the Supreme Court suspended a prominent Massachusetts lawyer and threatened him with disbarment, it started a Boston legal drama that took two weeks to resolve, reports the Associated Press.
Using Technology and Contract Terms to Avoid Vendor Lock-In
Insight
The efficiency and low cost of using cloud services, including form vendor agreements that are provided with such services, can lead to vendor lock-in, making it difficult and expensive to migrate applications in-house or to a new provider, according to Morgan Lewis’ Tech & Sourcing blog.
It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Sues for Breach of Contract
Insight
A recent federal court case analyzed the ability of a lender to act upon stock pledged to secure a loan, and provides insight into valuable language to be included in the loan documentation, explains Loeb & Loeb LLP.
National Survey on Restrictive Covenants
Insight
The guide gives details about each state’s factors on the topics of non-competes, non-solicitation, non-hire/”raiding,” and confidential information.
Corporate Partner Richard Kaye Joins Barnes & Thornburg’s Atlanta Office
News
Barnes & Thornburg LLP has added Richard Kaye to its Atlanta office as a partner in the Corporate Department, where he works on domestic and international transactions.
