In-house counsel should examine their companies' breast-feeding policies, including how they handle employees who need time to attend to breast-feeding responsibilities while at work.
- May 29, 2012Art Lambert
In a recent case, even though there was no evidence that the employee had discussed a particular wage issue with other employees, the NLRB nevertheless found violation.
May 29, 2012Kevin C. McCormickThere are substantial legal risks associated with requiring employees to carry electronic handheld devices. Here's what employers need to do.
May 29, 2012Karla GrossenbacherMisclassifying employees as "independent contractors" may put employers in triple jeopardy. (See article infra by Rosanna Sattler.)
May 29, 2012Robert G. Brody and Rebecca GoldbergThe classification of independent contractors is garnering increased attention at both state and federal agencies and courts. This article outlines some general guidelines based on recent state and federal court decisions.
May 29, 2012Rosanna Sattler, Nancy Puleo and James E. KruzerSocial media sites may also contain relevant information not available through traditional screening tools, like criminal background checks or reference checks. But should employers ask for passwords?
May 28, 2012Anna HickmanAn in-depth look at the most common myths about non-compete agreements.
May 28, 2012Tina A. Syring-PetrocchiTo best protect their companies' interests, corporate counsel should be aware of the IP implications of every M&A transaction, and should adopt a formal approach to identifying those assets and performing IP due diligence.
May 28, 2012John A. Lingl and Michael N. SpinkThe increasing use of social networking sites has changed the discovery landscape again. This change, however, presents a positive and beneficial discovery tool for companies to use in litigation.
May 28, 2012Monica M. MooreAlthough director and officer indemnification is not a new concept, there is limited judicial precedent interpreting DGCL ' 145. Thus, the recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision in Hermelin v. K-V Pharmaceutical Company is most welcome.
May 28, 2012Robert S. Reder

