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Wells Miller, an Akin executive compensation partner in Boston, presented on a Boston Bar Association panel, “What In-House Lawyers, Employment Counsel and White Collar Defense Counsel Need to Know About DOJ’s Pilot Program on Compensation Incentives and Clawbacks, One Year In.” Wells spoke on the three-year program, which the Department of Justice launched in March 2023, and its aim to reward companies that incentivize compliance through their compensation systems and hold wrongdoers financially accountable for their misconduct. He and the other panelists reviewed the DOJ’s expectations and strategic considerations for those who may benefit from the program. They also covered insights from the program’s first year in action, specifically around its application in corporate criminal resolutions. Learn more below about how Wells helps organizations design their incentive compensation plans to maximize their impact under this program and others. https://bit.ly/4aaFh3q #Clawbacks #DOJ #Tax #Legal

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The Labor & Employment attorneys of Vedder Price are excited for the return of our New York Employment Roundtable on June 20 in NYC. This specialized event for in-house counsel and human resources professionals will include open discussions on relevant employment-related topics in New York and New Jersey, as well as the federal level, with opportunities to share ideas with your peers from other organizations. Follow the link below to learn more and to register! #LaborLaw #EmploymentLaw #NYC

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New Jersey employers: Navigating the challenges of remote work? Attorney Maxine Neuhauser and Jessica Hajdukiewicz survey new guidance regarding the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination's applicability to remote workers. #RemoteWork #EmploymentLaw #HumanResources

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Laurie Flynn, Senior Consultant of BH Legal, recently contributed to a news article in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly discussing the trends in associate hiring and salaries. Authored by Pat Murphy, the piece titled “‘Upward pressure’ on associate pay persists,” delves into Boston’s competitive legal market. Legal recruiters, including Laurie, note that firms must stay competitive with pay to attract top talent, driven by market pressures and the influence of the "Cravath Scale," which sets high benchmarks for associate salaries. Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/CUoo50S22KM #EmployingTheFuture #ExpertsAtWork #GoHire

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New York employers who fail to properly pay wages to their employees may pay hefty consequences. In their latest article for New York Law Journal, Partner Keith Markel, chair of our Labor & Employment Practice, and Associates Alana Mildner Smolow and Kayla West discuss how New York is taking wage theft very seriously. A recent headline involves the owner and a manager of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria who allegedly stole more than $20,000 in wages from employees and were indicted for the crime of scheme to defraud in the first degree, as well as several counts of failure to pay wages in violation of New York Labor Law. Even in much less extreme cases of wage theft, under both the New York Penal Law and New York Labor Law, New York prosecutors can file criminal charges against employers. Given the scope and severity of potential criminal liability, employers are advised to remain vigilant about complying with wage and hour laws by reviewing their payment practices and utilizing tools to help maintain accurate payroll records. New York Law Journal subscribers, read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eG7-z9bE #EmploymentLaw #WageTheft #ServiceIndustry

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Discover how the NJ Supreme Court's ruling on non-disparagement clauses interacts with the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination in our latest Employment client alert authored by Lowenstein’s Amy Komoroski Wiwi and Jessica Kriegsfeld. Read the full alert: https://bit.ly/4dK88i8 #employmentlaw #employers #lawyers #newjersey #discrimination

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#Newark Partner Alex Raybould, Associate Liz Driscoll, and Partner Malinda Miller recently secured the dismissal of several companies from a slip-and-fall case through a multi-pronged #litigation plan. This new #ClientAlert conducts a deep dive into how the team obtained this favorable result and illuminates some key takeaways from their experience, including the important role corporate counsel play in developing a litigation strategy. Read the full alert on our website. #DefenseAttorneys #GeneralLiability #LegalProfession

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🌟 In today's world, fairness and equality in the workplace are essential. At Stagg Wabnik Law Group, we help NYC businesses navigate the complexities of pay equity laws to ensure fair employee compensation practices. Addressing pay disparity is not only about compliance—it's about building a workplace that values each individual equally. Learn how to foster a just and equitable environment with our latest insights. 📈 🔗 Dive deeper into our strategies: https://lnkd.in/e7_ScuMP #PayEquity #FairnessAtWork #NYCBusiness #LegalInsights #InclusiveWorkplace

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The Delaware Court of Chancery issued an important victory to HSW in the firm’s ongoing action against BuzzFeed, striking down the media company’s second attempt to prevent a group of former employees from arbitrating their claims stemming from its initial public offering. Partners Joseph Gallagher, Yonaton Aronoff and Jonathan Harris represent more than 40 former BuzzFeed employees who allege they were wrongfully locked out of selling their shares (causing them to suffer millions of dollars in losses) after the company went public via a SPAC transaction in late 2021. HSW brought the former employees’ claims in arbitration and BuzzFeed Inc. (NASDAQ: BZFD) filed suit in Delaware court to stop the arbitration. This latest gambit by BuzzFeed was its second attempt to force HSW’s clients to sue in Delaware. But the Chancery Court rejected BuzzFeed’s arguments, agreeing with HSW that only an arbitrator can decide where the suit belongs. A similar group of former BuzzFeed employees are represented by The Galbraith Law Firm and O'Brien LLP, and both groups are represented jointly by Bailey & Glasser, LLP in Delaware #Arbitration #IPO #SPAC

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We are excited to announce that Marisa Darden, Chair of Benesch's White Collar Practice, will present at the Corporate Counsel Women of Color | 2024 Career Strategies Conference on May 1st in New York City. Her session, Building Meaningful Relationships Within Your Practice and Across the Firm, will dive into tips for expanding your network and building purposeful professional relationships. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkGPakz #CCWC #BeneschLaw

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The State of New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued a pair of rulings of interest to #labor and #employment attorneys. As detailed by #NewYork Partner Peter Shapiro in a new post for the #Grindstone blog, the state high court ruled in one case that non-disparagement provisions in employment #discrimination settlement agreements are unlawful, and held in the other case that 2019 amendments to the state’s Wage Payment Law and Wage and Hour Law are not retroactive. Read the full post on our website to learn more. #LaborLaw #EmploymentLaw #NewJerseyLaw #WageandHour

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New Jersey Employment and Labor Attorneys Francine Esposito, Rachel Gonzalez, and Daniel Pierre authored the article titled, "Cos. Must Stay On Alert With Joint Employer Rule In Flux" for Law360. The article discusses how the National Labor Relations Board has recently appealed the Texas federal court decision to strike down a proposed joint employer test which would make it easier for two entities to be deemed joint employers, and the potential significance the new rule could have if it goes into effect. To read more visit: https://hubs.ly/Q02z5TKB0. #NLRB #EmploymentLaw #JointEmployerRule #LaborDisputes #LaborUnions

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Shipman & Goodwin LLP's Daniel Schwartz examines how the EEOC's just released Pregnant Workers Fairness Act regulations are the same (or differ) from Connecticut’s law and guidance. "Many of the requirements outlined by the EEOC will be familiar to employers in Connecticut," he notes. "While some adjustments may be needed as to how employers should handle pregnancies and accommodations, most of these will be modest." #employmentlaw #pregnantworkers #HR #eeoc

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In today's focus on fairness and equality, addressing pay disparity is crucial for every business, especially in New York City. 🌆 At Stagg Wabnik Law Group, we offer strategic insights and guidance to help employers ensure their compensation practices are just and equitable, aligning with local laws on pay equity. Let us help you create a workplace that reflects these values. 🤝 Learn more about navigating pay disparity laws: https://lnkd.in/e7_ScuMP #PayEquity #FairCompensation #BusinessEthics #NYCBusiness #EqualPay

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LSW partner Jillian Berman joined a panel at the New York City Bar Association's annual White Collar Crime Institute on May 23, 2024 about “Emerging Issues in Federal Sentencing.” Jillian and co-panelists Nola Heller, Amanda Kramer, Thomas McKay and Torrey Young engaged in a lively discussion about current topics in white collar sentencing including: - The potential impact of upcoming amendments to the United States Sentencing Guidelines regarding acquitted conduct and loss; - Creative ways to address restitution; advocacy aimed at achieving the return of forfeited assets to victims; and - Practical advice for defense counsel interacting with the U.S. Probation Department to achieve more favorable sentencing outcomes. The NYCBA’s White Collar Crime Institute is an annual event bringing together the defense bar, senior government enforcement officials and top practitioners to discuss critical developments in white collar enforcement and practice. For more information click here: https://lnkd.in/e47DQDqH #whitecollardefense #investigations #federalcourts #sentencing

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🌍 Although it is a Local Law, NYC LL144 (the bias audit law) has implications for HR leaders outside of NYC and could even have a global reach 🗽 Specifically, the law's scope is based on the use of an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to hire candidates for jobs in NYC, rather than where organizations are based or headquartered 👀 Want to find out more? Check out our blog post below https://lnkd.in/e3At7s2T #aedt #biasaudit #aigovernance #ll144 #locallaw144 #aiethics #airiskmanagement

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On 5/8, MBJ partner Jeffrey Siegel will speak on the Boston Bar Association’s virtual panel, “Navigating the FTC’s Non-compete Ban.” Jeff and fellow panelists will discuss the FTC’s recent #FinalRule decision prohibiting most #noncompete agreements, as well as the exceptions, practical implications, and ongoing legal challenges of the Final Rule. For more information and to register for the program, visit here: https://lnkd.in/eYfbhQ2D #employmentlaw #laborandemployment #noncompetition #restrictivecovenants

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🚨 Understanding Warrant vs. Summons Complaints in New Jersey 🚨 In this video, BLG partner Robert Bianchi, Esq. discusses the critical differences between a warrant and a summons complaint in New Jersey. Navigating the legal system can be daunting, especially when facing the complexities of criminal charges. One question that frequently arises is the difference between a warrant and a summons complaint. Bob breaks down these terms, explaining that a summons complaint, identifiable by an 'S' number, allows the accused to be free post-complaint issuance. On the other hand, a warrant complaint, marked with a 'W', signifies a more severe scenario where the accused is detained, photographed, and fingerprinted. This video is essential for anyone seeking clarity on these processes or facing such circumstances -> https://lnkd.in/ez4tP5sx Stay informed with regular legal updates from our team of former prosecutors at the Bianchi Law Group. Follow us for insightful commentary and legal analysis on criminal defense, domestic violence, and municipal court cases. 👨‍⚖️ Need legal assistance or looking to refer a case? 📲 Don't hesitate to call us 24/7 at (862) 315-7929. #FormerProsecutors #CriminalDefense #DomesticViolence #DWI #DUI #NJ #NewJersey 🛡️ TEAM OF FORMER PROSECUTORS 🛡️ No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of #NewJersey  Robert (Bob) Bianchi, Esq. David Bruno, Esq. Danielle Esposito Christopher A. Eaton, Esq. Paul A. Di Lella Tricia Howarth Margolis Esq. Christina Hall Maura Lynch Robert Esnes Alessandro Amato

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