Hybrid Pension Plans: Tiptoe Through the Tulips
It is time again for firms to consider hybrid plans, such as cash balance plans. In October 2010, the Department of the Treasury issued very helpful guidance, but many of the most important issues remain either unanswered or answered only by proposed regulations.
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Social Networking Initiatives
Why women attorneys should participate fully in digital networking.
Make Your First-Years Second-Years
How to build your firm to much higher profit levels and realize more income by making attorneys achieve higher value earlier in their careers.
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Retreating in Order to Advance
Law firms are increasingly turning to retreats to help solve their management problems, improve personal relationships, and increase team spirit. But a retreat will not succeed unless adequate time and effort have gone into the planning process.
Court Upholds Forum Selection Clause in Employment Agreement
This case highlights an important tool that all Maryland employers should consider using when drafting employment agreements.
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A Refresher on USERRA with Recent Developments
It remains to be seen how the Supreme Court will rule on its first USERRA case this spring, but a review of compliance with USERRA should be every employer's priority.
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Managing Employees on Social Media
With social media here to stay and smart mobile devices abounding in offices, employers need to accept that they cannot legally or practically shut down the conversation. Here's what to do.
Terminating Employees for Unapproved Posts
Are employers "free to fire" if their employees violate social media policy? The answer might surprise you.
DOJ Guidance on Consultant Engagement
The DOJ issued guidance on Sept. 1, 2010 illuminating its approach to American companies' common practice of hiring consultants with ties to foreign governments to help negotiate business deals with those governments.
Arbitration: The Last Word on Reducing Time and Cost
A report on the National Summit on Reducing Time and Cost [of arbitration].
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