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History Eraser

by Gregory Sirico

Penguin Random House and several other major book publishing houses filed litigation against Florida education leaders who recently passed a book ban law.

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.

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.

New York Takes Leave

by Sharon P. Stiller, Rachel Demarest Gold, & Stephanie Nott

How empire state businesses are preparing to implement the country's most progressive paid-leave program.

The Employment Pandemic

by Sarah Greene and Meredith Caiafa

The pandemic has had far-reaching effects on employment law since it officially took hold in 2020, but the litigation and lawmaking surrounding it are mutating faster than the variants. Here’s how lawmakers and businesses can keep up.

Midwest Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

by Best Lawyers

We asked our Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recipients throughout the Midwest what they found most rewarding and most challenging about their fields of law. Here is what they had to say.

Remote, But Not Removed

by Bryan Driscoll

NY Prioritizes Mental Health Protections for All Employees

On Neutral Ground

by Patricia Brown Holmes and Rachel F. Sifuentes

Years after the American Bar Association resolution on diversifying the pool of neutrals, alternative dispute resolution panels still fall short.

Key Developments and Trends in U.S. Commercial Litigation

by Justin Smulison

Whether it's multibillion-dollar water cleanliness verdicts or college athletes vying for the right to compensation, the state of litigation remains strong.

Businesses Must Prepare for the New Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule

by Kirby Black and Steven T. Clark

Two employment law lawyers explain how a new DOL rule making it more likely workers will be classified as employees, rather than independent contractors, has caused legal challenges and prompted businesses to reassess worker status and policies.

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.

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.

Clear and Unmistakable Uncertainty

by William D. Edwards and Joseph J. Brennan

MV Transportation and the battle over the contract coverage test.

The State of Women Inventors

by Kate Rockwood and Amanda Hermans

What’s being done to improve the gender patent gap—and how attorneys can help.

Paid Leave

by Best Lawyers

Eight attorneys from across the country weigh in.

Mastering the Art of Trial Practice

by John Fields

With its billion-dollar track record, Morelli Law Firm has earned a reputation as one of the country's most successful trial firms.