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Restrictive Covenants in Michigan: A Cent, a Peppercorn, or Continued At-Will Employment
Martin C. Brook
The Michigan Supreme Court, in a 2002 case, has commented that a “cent or a pepper corn, in legal estimation, would constitute a valuable consideration.” Essentially, this means that courts refrain from evaluating the quality of the deal, i.e., whether it was good or bad for one party.
The Top Employment Cases of 2017 and a Sneak Peek at 2018
Nonnie L. Shivers
Top employment cases of 2017 with a look at 2018.
Paula Greisen - Denver 2020 Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers
Litigation - Labor and Employment Denver, CO
How Spain's Garrigues Trains a Millenial Workforce
Best Lawyers
In an interview with Best Lawyers, Adriano Gómez of "Law Firm of the Year" Garrigues in Spain offers a look at his career success, labor and employment law, and embracing a millennial workforce.
High Court Reinforces Discrimination Is About More Than Money
Brian J. MacDonough
A new case in Massachusetts clarifies something important about the standards to be met in workplace harassment cases.
Fasken Attorneys on Their 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Award Win
Best Lawyers
Lawyers from the Canadian firm discus their employment law practice and the changes coming to the Canadain legal market.
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Running a Startup in Ontario? Read These 10 Rules
Mihkel Holmberg
Navigating your startup amid Canada's changing unemployment law.
The Stealth Assault on Employment-Based Immigration
Ester Greenfield
The Trump administration’s Muslim travel ban and its end of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) attracted widespread comment and protest.
The Top 10 Labor and Employment Issues Retailers Will Face in 2017
Diane M. Saunders
The public-facing nature of their businesses also has an enormous impact on employment issues within retail establishments.
Four Steps to Effectively Assist Clients in Managing Global Labor and Employment Law Issues
FordHarrison
The Labor and Employment Reform that the Colombian Post-Conflict Needs
Diego Felipe Valdivieso Rueda
An Interview With Gleiss Lutz
Best Lawyers
Germany's 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” in Labor and Employment Law
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Options for a Wrongfully Dismissed Employee
Stacy Ball
Mediation, Negotiation, Lawsuit
How College Athletes Will Be Paid Under California’s Fair Pay to Play Act
Hugh F. Murray III
Another Challenge to NCAA’s Financial Structure
An Interview With ALRUD Law Firm
Best Lawyers
Russia’s 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” in Labor and Employment Law
The Best Defense Against FLSA Lawsuits for Unpaid Overtime
Maureen E. Carr
Six strategies to avoid costly liability.
Portugal Is Legislating Its Way to a Fairer Workplace
Best Lawyers
Pedro Pardal Goulão of Morais Leitão discusses the big changes coming to Portugal in his "Law Firm of the Year" interview.
Lecher Pays
Ann E. Evanko and Katherine L. Wood
Can social change be sped up via legislation? A key provision of the recent tax-law overhaul, clearly written with #MeToo in mind, suggests it can.
How Dentons Russia Dominates the Global Market
Best Lawyers
Florian Schneider of 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winner Dentons Russia discusses his career accomplishments.
8 Ways Arbitration Agreements Can Hurt Employers
Kraig J. Marton
Arbitration might seem like an appealing alternative, but it could cost you time and money.
Eight Ways Arbitration Agreements Can Hurt Employers
Kraig J. Marton
Arbitration might seem like an appealing alternative, but it could cost you time and money.
ACLU Says Facebook's Targeted Advertising Is Discriminatory
Donald L. Sapir
By letting advertisers target men in job postings, Facebook may be contributing to gendered discrimination.
Q&A with 2018 Portuguese Labor and Employment and Technology Law “Law Firm of the Year” PLMJ Advogados
Best Lawyers
A Q&A with 2018 Portuguese “Law Firm of the Year” PLMJ
Employment-based U.S. Immigration
Matthew T. Phillips
A look back at 2017 and what to expect in 2018.
The President’s Quiet Attacks on Lawful Employment-Based Immigration
Michael P. Nowlan
The president cannot unilaterally change immigration laws and regulations currently in place.
