Insights: Results

Look for the Zoom Label

by Matthew C. Lonergan and Anne R. Yuengert

Will the virtual platforms that got such a boost during the pandemic replace how you interact with your employees, unions, and lawyers?

Brace for Impact

by Ray Young, Jr. and Scott Hetrick

The 2021 independent contractor rule might have major impacts on employers and upend compliance issues, especially as the DOL’s definition of an independent contractor is about to change.

The Revolution in People Management

by Michelle V. Rafter

Organizations are changing how they find, manage, and review workers to keep up with shifts in demographics, new technology, competition for top talent, and the evolving nature of work.

Staunch Competition

by Jennifer W. Corinis, Catherine H. Molloy and Andrea E. Nieto

On the other side of the pandemic, after record numbers of employee resignation, protecting trade secrets is both challenging and being challenged.

Civil War

by Meghan Wynkoop and Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski

In several globally spanning industries, sex-trafficking lawsuits have increased dramatically, targeting online platforms, property owners and companies.

Phoning It In

by Ashley C. Pack, Crystal S. Wildeman and Alyson M. St. Pierre

It’s not easy for employers to weigh requests from employees to work from afar, even in the wake of the pandemic. Considerations include COVID-19, vaccinations, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the nature of the job itself.

Accommodation Reigns

by J. Lott Warren and Kara E. Shea

A recent 6th Circuit Court decision could have big implications for employers who don’t follow reasonable-accommodation standards within disability and medical-leave law to the letter.

The Best Defense Against FLSA Lawsuits for Unpaid Overtime

by Maureen E. Carr

Six strategies to avoid costly liability.

Cyber School

by Elizabeth S. Fitch and Theodore M. Schaer

Cybersecurity and the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s School of Cyber Claims

California Overhauls Controversial Private Attorneys General Act

by Katherine A. Hren and Eric C. Schwettmann

Enacted 20 years ago, PAGA is well behind the litigation curve in an age where change is always in motion.

Related-Party Transactions in Chile

by Roberto Guerrero V. and Tomás Kubick

A significant change in law and practice.

Midwest "Lawyer of the Year" Honorees

by Best Lawyers

We asked our "Lawyer of the Year" recipients in the Midwest what they found most rewarding and most challenging about their fields of law. Here is what they had to say.

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Which Are You?

by Greg Mansell

The distinction between the two is integral. Misclassifying someone as an independent contractor can have several implications.

Drones: What Legal Issues Should You Be Thinking About?

by Rachel Constantino-Wallace, John Roche, and John Wechkin

Issues like product liability, FAA compliance, privacy, and IP surround the use of drones for personal and business use.

Well-Managed Insolvencies Usually Make a Difference

by Gelu Maravela, Mirela Metea, and Dana Rădulescu

From both a legal and business perspective, the critical period in any insolvency proceeding is the observation period, which is the period between the opening of the insolvency and the approval and implementation of a reorganization plan.

Eight Ways Arbitration Agreements Can Hurt Employers

by Kraig J. Marton

Arbitration might seem like an appealing alternative, but it could cost you time and money.