A Refresher on USERRA with Recent Developments
February 27, 2011
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.
Managing Employees on Social Media
February 27, 2011
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
February 27, 2011
Are employers "free to fire" if their employees violate social media policy? The answer might surprise you.
DOJ Guidance on Consultant Engagement
February 27, 2011
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
February 27, 2011
A report on the National Summit on Reducing Time and Cost [of arbitration].
An Overview of Elevator and Escalator Liability
February 27, 2011
This article examines the basic considerations and issues that arise in litigation involving injuries sustained while using elevators and escalators in New York State.
In the Spotlight: Landlord's Waiver or Subordination to Tenant's Lender's Security Interest
February 27, 2011
This article asks the question: waive or subordinate? An in-depth discussion.
How Sweet Is the Pot?
February 27, 2011
This article offers considerations for tenants when evaluating the terms of a particular tenant inducement ' in this case, a tenant improvement allowance coupled with free rent ' and the means by which tenants can protect against losing the benefit of their bargain.
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