In an interesting published decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has held that an offer of less favorable severance benefits to a female may constitute sex discrimination in violation of Title VII.
- February 26, 2013Kevin C. McCormick
There's a new trend on the horizon: partner purges. Are they necessary? Is such a drastic move ultimately good for the law firm?
February 26, 2013William C. CobbHighlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.
February 26, 2013ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |Legal counsel experienced with drafting Section 409A-compliant executive employment agreements can avoid potential liability in a number of ways.
February 26, 2013William J. Wortel and Carrie E. ByrnesA look at a recent case that challenges the Employment-at-Will doctrine.
February 26, 2013James V. IrvingThis is the third installment of a three-part article designed to provide secured parties with an overview of their enforcement rights and remedies as set forth in Article 9 of the UCC. This installment focuses on the details of a commercially reasonable sale under Article 9, including the terms of sale of collateral, debtor's redemption rights, deficiencies and surpluses, and foreclosures by a junior secured party.
February 26, 2013Frank PeretoreWe know that clients ' and potential clients ' are using mobile devices to view law firm websites. But do you know how each format can alter your site's appearance ' and how to maximize users' experience, no matter what device they're using?
February 26, 2013John SimpsonOver the past two years, the NLRB has been aggressively pursuing employers in relation to their social media policies and the discharge of employees who utilized social media to criticize their employers about wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment.
February 26, 2013Bruce E. BuchananHighlights of the latest equipment leasing cases from around the country.
February 26, 2013Robert W. IhneAn Ontario Court of Appeal case, Hav-A-Kar Leasing Ltd. v. Vekselshtein, enforced an acceleration clause and did not discount payments for early receipt. The decision to enforce this type of clause is problematic, as it gives the lessor more funds than it would have received had the agreement been fulfilled.
February 26, 2013Jonathan Fleisher and Keri Wallace

