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Don’t Cross the Line

by Mira Aftim and John R. Mitchell

Settlement negotiations tend to instigate the most zealous advocacy among attorneys. But how far is “too far?”, and when can settlement demands turn into extortion?

Recycling, Upcycling, and Intellectual Property: What Companies Need to Know

by Karen Kreider Gaunt

Laudable or litigious? What you need to know about potential copyright and trademark infringement when repurposing products.

Tampa Courtroom Spotlight: Three Major Cases

by Gregory Sirico

We explore three legal cases in Tampa.

Do You Have a Gap in Your Benefit Eligibility Procedures?

by Tina M. Bengs

Issues Raised by Non-FMLA Reduced Schedules and Leaves of Absence

What Is a Hostile Work Environment?

by Bryan Driscoll

Not every difficult job is a hostile work environment in the eyes of the law. Here's how to tell the difference and what to do next.

Common-Law Relationships in Ontario: Rights, Responsibilities and What You Need to Know

by Simple Divorce

Learn how Ontario law treats common-law relationships, including property rights, spousal support, estate claims and key legal differences from marriage.

New Employment Law Recognizes Extraordinary Stress Is Everyday Reality for NY Lawyers

by Bryan Driscoll

Changes in Employment Arbitration for 2025

by Debra Ellwood Meppen, Brandon D. Saxon and Laurie Villanueva

What businesses need to know to stay ahead of the curve.

Washington, D.C. In the Law

by Gregory Sirico

We explore three legal cases in Washington, D.C.

Smells Like a Lawsuit

by Justin Smulison

Spencer Elden was featured on an infamous Nirvana album cover nearly 30 years ago. Now he's suing for damages.

Attention Business Owners: Consider a Prenuptial Agreement If You Plan to Walk Down the Aisle

by Mollie G. Caplis

California Overhauls Controversial Private Attorneys General Act

by Eric C. Schwettmann and Katherine A. Hren

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

Protecting Small Business Owners: Trial Experts Connick Law LLC Notoriously Successful with Fire Litigation

by Justin Smulison

When small business owners become the target of insurance companies in fire-related lawsuits, hiring a firm with a reputation for understanding the science of fire suppression trials can save their livelihoods.

The Compensation Situation

by Liz S. Washko

Pay discrimination has been outlawed for decades. Yet the issue has taken on new salience in recent years. Here’s what to know about compensation equity—and where the legal risk lies for companies.

What Does Workplace Harassment Look Like in 2021?

by Victoria E. Langley

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the U.S. workforce. But has it changed harassment on the job?

Supreme Court Slams Door on Out-of-State Plaintiffs’ Suits

by Dona Szak

In Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California, multiple plaintiffs sued Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMS) in a California state court to recover damages allegedly caused by their use of BMS’ anti-clotting drug, Plavix.