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The Rise—and Continued Rise—of “Quiet Firing” and Its Legal Implications

12/18/2024

 
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Several years ago, we started seeing the trend of “quiet firing” (often in tandem with “quiet quitting”) emerge. And while the headlines may have slowed, the practice has not, despite the serious legal risks it entails. Many managers are drawn to the concept—indeed, most people do not enjoy confrontation, particularly something as difficult as an employee termination. Yet, while the practice may feel less awkward in the short term, its long-term consequences can be significant, including an organization’s inability to successfully defend against discrimination and retaliation claims.

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Lawrence & Bundy Ranked Nationally and Regionally by Best Law Firms® 2025

11/7/2024

 
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Best Lawyers® announced today that Lawrence & Bundy had been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm received a national ranking in commercial litigation and several regional rankings, including commercial litigation, employment law – management, litigation-labor and employment, and mass tort litigation/class actions for another consecutive year. 

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Refresher on Workplace Social Media Policies as Contentious US Presidential Election Nears

10/23/2024

 
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This article was written by Allegra Lawrence-Hardy and Maia Taylor and originally appeared in Corporate Compliance Insights.

The 2024 general election has garnered a range of views from across the political spectrum, views that many employees voice on their respective social media platforms and that some employees may choose to voice in offensive or even hateful ways.

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Three Lawrence & Bundy attorneys recognized by Benchmark Litigation

10/3/2024

 
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Lawrence & Bundy congratulates Allegra Lawrence-Hardy, Lovita Tandy, and Lisa Haldar on their inclusion in Benchmark Litigation 2025, a recognition given to preeminent litigation practitioners in the United States. 

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U.S. Supreme Court October 2024 Term Preview: Cases For Employers to Watch

10/2/2024

 
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The next United States Supreme Court term begins on October 7, with several cases on the Court’s docket that will likely affect both private and government employers. We will monitor these cases for updates and additional employer-related cases the Court adds to its docket this term (it will continue adding cases through the early part of 2025). For now, here is a preview of the cases we will be watching on behalf of employers this term:

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FTC’s Noncompete Ban Invalidated Nationwide for All Employers by Texas Federal Court

8/21/2024

 
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On August 20, 2024, the District Court for the Northern District of Texas, in Ryan LLC v. FTC, set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) rule banning noncompete agreements. Unlike the court’s limited preliminary injunction issued last month, yesterday’s order applies to all employers nationwide. Accordingly, the FTC’s noncompete ban will no longer be effective on September 4, 2024. An FTC spokesperson said the agency is seriously considering an appeal, and that the decision does not prevent the FTC from addressing noncompetes through case-by-case enforcement actions.

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Nine Lawrence & Bundy Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2025®

8/15/2024

 
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Lawrence & Bundy is pleased to congratulate nine of its attorneys who are recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, which was published today.

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Unreasonable, Uninformed Objection to DEI Initiative Does Not Protect Employee from Termination

8/6/2024

 
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In a victory for employers committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit rejected an employee’s claim that he suffered a retaliatory termination after refusing to complete unconscious bias training—training designed to improve workplace inclusiveness.

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FTC’s Upcoming Noncompete Ban Remains Intact (for Now)

7/23/2024

 
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Today, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied a request for a preliminary injunction to enjoin the FTC’s final nationwide noncompete ban rule (ATS Tree Services, LLC v. FTC). The Eastern District of Pennsylvania is now the second court to rule on the FTC’s noncompete rule. The first was the Northern District of Texas in Ryan LLC v. FTC, where the court issued only a limited injunction applicable to the named plaintiffs. Accordingly, no nationwide injunction against the FTC rule currently exists and the rule's September 4, 2024, effective date remains intact. Employers should nevertheless follow these cases for further developments, particularly the Texas case, as the district court has indicated it intends to make a final decision on the merits by August 30, 2024.

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United States Supreme Court Overrules Forty Years of Agency Deference Precedent in a Decision That Will Impact Almost Every Area of Law (Including Labor and Employment)

6/28/2024

 
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Today, in two consolidated cases, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce, the United States Supreme Court held that courts may no longer defer to an agency interpretation of law simply because the law is ambiguous, overruling Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, 467 U.S. 837 (1984), and signaling what will likely be a dramatic shift in how federal agencies regulate workplace rules.

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  • ABOUT
    • Our Vision & Values
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  • OUR TEAM
    • Allegra Lawrence-Hardy
    • Thomas R. Bundy III
    • Leslie J. Bryan
    • Rod Ganske
    • Lisa Haldar
    • Andrew D. Herman
    • Katherine Kendricks
    • Tracey Kopplin
    • Michelle L. McClafferty
    • Scott Mario
    • Monica Owens
    • Lovita Tandy
    • Maia Taylor
    • Lori Thomas
    • Maria Todd
    • Kristen Wilder
    • Suzanne Williams
  • OUR WORK
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    • Labor & Employment
    • Class & Collective Actions
    • Internal Investigations
    • Consumer Financial Services Litigation
    • Political Law
    • Procurement Law
    • Workplace Education >
      • Course Offerings >
        • Talent Acquisition Strategies: Legally Compliant Recruiting, Interviewing, and Hiring
        • Effective Internal Investigations
        • Leadership Strategies for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
        • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
        • Wage and Hour Compliance
        • Workplace Employment Law Essentials
        • Creating a Culture of Respect
        • Anti-Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
        • Talent Management Strategies: Effective Performance Management and Corrective Action
        • Americans with Disabilities Act and Family & Medical Leave Act
        • Accommodating Neurodiversity in the Workplace
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