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Eighth Circuit Finds Severance Agreement's Waiver of Age Discrimination Claims Valid
The Eighth Circuit has held that an employee's waiver of his ability to bring an age discrimination claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. ” 621-34, upon severance from his employer was knowing and voluntary, and therefore valid, in that it was written in a manner calculated to be understood. Parsons v. Pioneer Seed Hi-Bred International, 2006 WL 1359660 (8th Cir. May 19).
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New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.