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Downsizing the Right Way

Henry M. Perlowski & H. Bruce Jackson

In Part One of this article, the authors dealt with the primary risks of a "downsizing" event. Part Two herein discusses implementing a methodical plan for a downsizing event, alternatives to downsizing, and going forward with compassion.

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Do Comparative Lawyer Rankings Run Afoul of Ethical Guidelines?

Malachi O. Boyuls & Charles P. Floyd

The ABA's Model Rules of Professional Conduct, adopted in many jurisdictions, now allow attorney advertisements but restrict "misleading" communications. Significantly, such misleading communications may include unsubstantiated comparisons to other lawyers.

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Structure of Firm Severance Package Can Result in Loss of Federal Health Subsidy

Stuart Sirkin

COBRA health care continuation coverage is not new. What is new is the ARRA-added federal subsidy for involuntarily terminated workers. This article explains.

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Tips for Drafting Employee Handbooks

Bill Wortel & Christy Phanthavong

The purpose of this article is to provide tips and identify potential pitfalls associated with the drafting of an employee handbook.

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Poorly Drafted Severance Agreements

Kevin McCormick

As recognized in a recent decision from the Maryland Federal Court, a poorly drafted severance agreement can prove to be a very expensive mistake. This article takes a closer look at this decision: <i>Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Nucletron Corporation.</i>

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The Growth in Wage-and-Hour Claims

Andrew M. Slobodien & Stacey L. Smiricky

This article explores some of the most common FLSA issues that employers confront on a daily basis, and ways to avoid being a victim of this FLSA wave.

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Changes Coming for Customer Personal Data

Melissa J. Krasnow

Nevada was the first state to enact a law requiring entities that transfer customer personal information outside of the secure system of the business through an electronic transmission (other than a facsimile) to use encryption. In late 2008, Massachusetts was the second state to pass such legislation; Michigan is considering similar legislation. This is an area to watch as other states could follow suit.

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Voicemail, Web Conferences and Beyond

Michael Swarz

Corporate counsel must be able to master how audio files operate since they play a pivotal role within the recent court-created electronic data explosion that is electronically stored information ("ESI").

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Employers Face High Stakes

Brooke Iley & Christine Bonavita

With the number of layoffs increasing dramatically, it is no surprise that individual charges of discrimination are ballooning. What may be a surprise to employers, however, is that the EEOC needs only one complainant, or in some instances, a mere suspicion that a discriminatory pattern or practice is occurring, to initiate a company-wide investigation.

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