Everything old is new again. Employers in 2017 watched as a myriad of regulations, agency positions, and employment definitions were rolled back to pre-Obama status. What happened in 2017, and what developments should employers be alert to in 2018?
Best Practices for Managing Electronic Evidence
These days, attorneys and in-house legal departments can easily get caught up in the electronic evidence frenzy and lose sight of the basics. And in their rush to embrace the ever-evolving world of electronic evidence, they may find themselves expending significant time, resources, and money on digital collection and authentication procedures—measures that often prove entirely unnecessary.
Charting A Course Through The FMLA, ADA And Workers’ Compensation
Employee leave laws offer employees a variety of protections but can create a confusing compliance situation for employers.
Lawrence & Bundy LLC Adds Counsel from Doffermyre Shields Canfield & Knowles, LLC
Leslie J. Bryan, former partner and counsel at Doffermyre Shields Canfield & Knowles, LLC, has joined the Atlanta office of Lawrence & Bundy LLC as counsel.
Lawrence & Bundy LLC recognized by Chambers Women in Law Awards
Chambers Women in Law Awards: USA 2017 has recognized Lawrence & Bundy LLC as a finalist for Law Firm of the Year in Promoting Flexible Working Environments and Innovative Programs for Mothers.
Employment Class Waivers: Which Came First, FAA Or NLRA?
Companies with employees across the country are faced with the problem of whether and how to effectuate employee arbitration agreements that are uniform within the company and yet enforceable nationwide.
Smart Cookies
As they celebrate 100 years of their famous cookie fundraiser, former Girl Scouts say the program taught them how to lead.
Top 10 Employer Resolutions For 2017
If you are still recovering from 2016, you are not alone. Transitioning to 2017 promises to be full of changes for employers — be ready for them.
When a Favor Becomes a Bribe – Corporate Compliance Insights Article
This year’s enforcement actions reflect a continued expansion of the “anything of value” language in the FCPA. When coupled with the DOJ’s Pilot Program, these developments may be quite instructive.
Surfing the Web: Set Company Policies Regarding Personal, Business Use of Internet
Companies need to always keep their eye on their electronic actions in order to mitigate risks and protect their and their clients' confidential information.
