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In this episode of French Insider, Anne-Emmanuelle de Boysson, Executive Director of the French-American Chamber of Commerce California and Polina Bogdanovitch, Managing Director of the French-American Chamber of Commerce New York, join host Melissa Hughes to discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities for French companies looking to expand into the U.S. market. What We Discussed in This Episode: What are the objectives and recent developments pertaining to both East and West Coast French-American Chambers of Commerce (FACC)? How do industry focuses differ between the East and West Coasts? What considerations and growing opportunities should French companies looking to expand into the U.S. focus their attention on? What practical tips or advice can help French companies successfully market themselves and thrive after entering the U.S. market? Given the diversity of the United States, how crucial are tailored, region-specific business strategies? Which U.S. visas are most relevant for French businesses seeking to expand, and how do they differ? What challenges do local employment laws and immigration requirements pose, and how can businesses mitigate these obstacles? What advantages do local networks and regional resources offer when establishing connections in the U.S. market? What networking events are available through and provided by the FACC?   About Anne-Emmanuelle de Boysson Based in San Francisco, Anne-Emmanuelle de Boysson is the Executive Director of the French-American Chamber of Commerce California, a non-profit, non-governmental, member-driven organization seeking to improve the commercial and industrial relationships between France and California. As Executive Director, Anne-Emmanuelle oversees the FACC California's dynamic business platform of over 200 companies and network of 5,000 plus contacts. Originally from Paris, she is a dynamic, seasoned professional with over 15 years of expertise spanning marketing and procurement. Before joining the FACC, Anne-Emmanuelle held the role of Director of Indirect Procurement at the Estée Lauder Companies, where she spearheaded the EMEA procurement strategy for store design and construction. Prior to that, she served as the European Marketing Manager at Dyson, overseeing the launch of multiple products and driving regional marketing initiatives.   About Polina Bogdanovitch Possessing a rich background in business development across New York and London, Polina Bogdanovitch is the Managing Director of the French-American Chamber of Commerce New York, where she fosters connections that empower French entrepreneurs to grow and prosper in the U.S and is a primary contributor to the FACC-NY's Committees' composition and programs. Before stepping into her current role, Polina served as the Associate Director of Development at FACC-NY, where she led efforts in member recruitment and engagement. During her tenure, which spanned the challenges of the COVID era, Polina collaborated closely with members to enhance their U.S. commercial growth by identifying synergies within the network and fostering meaningful connections. Prior to her time at FACC-NY, Polina held business development roles, working with technology and startup clients. Born and raised in France, she has spent over a decade living and working in the United States.   About Melissa Hughes Based in the firm's San Francisco office, Melissa Hughes is a senior associate in Sheppard Mullin's Labor and Employment Practice Group, where she defends and counsels employers in a range of employment disputes. As a litigator, Melissa represents businesses of all sizes, from pre-litigation through post-trial motion practice before state and federal courts, as well as representing employers in connection with administrative proceedings.  Additionally, Melissa serves as a trusted advisor to employers, helping to manage a broad range of employer issues such as disability accommodation, workplace investigations, California wage and hour laws, and employee leaves of absence. Melissa is a member of the Sheppard Mullin French Desk, where she is a trusted advisor to several French groups and companies operating in or seeking to expand to the U.S. with respect to employment and personnel matters.   Contact Info: Anne-Emmanuelle de Boysson Polina Bogdanovitch Melissa Hughes   Resources: FACC California FACC New York   Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every week. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Amazon Music, or Spotify. It helps other listeners find this show. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

This episode of The Employment Law Counselor podcast, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), dives into recent executive orders which end Federal DEI programs and, among other things, encourage private sector employees to end “illegal DEI” programs. Victoria Fuller, Partner and Co-Chair of Labor and Employment Practice Group, and Laura Corvo, Counsel, are joined by Marlena Ellis, Associate, to discuss the implications of those executive orders on employers and offer some best practices employers should implement promptly to manage legal risks while still attracting and retaining high quality employees.

Join Chase Stoecker and Courtney Joiner, Members of McGlinchey's Labor and Employment Practice Group, as they discuss how a new administration could impact overtime laws and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. They explore changes to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) salary thresholds, legal challenges to DEI programs, and strategies for employers to adapt to potential regulatory shifts.

Frivolous employment lawsuits are on the rise, thanks to pro-employee rules under the Biden administration, causing increased Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) claims and skyrocketing premiums. Dani Smid, Chair of the Employment Practice Group for BrownWinick, joins us to discuss these issues and the potential for sweeping changes in employment law under a Trump administration. With possible shifts at the NLRB, OSHA, DOL, and EEOC, the manufacturing sector may soon see a more employer-friendly regulatory environment. Manufacturers need to be prepared. Dani explains how these changes could relieve the EPLI burden while impacting joint-employer standards, independent contractor classification, and union election procedures. Listen in to learn what adjustments you might consider for a proactive response in the year ahead. Hear the full show: https://iowapodcast.com/dani-smid-trump-25-employment-changes   

Jenna Brofsky, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP, and Thomas Spellman, Associate General Counsel and Vice President, Fresenius Medical Care North America, discuss approaches for drafting health care contracts, focusing on negotiation techniques and strategies and non-compete provisions. Jenna and Thomas are co-authors of AHLA's Health Care Contracts: A Clause-By-Clause Guide to Drafting and Negotiation, Second Edition. From AHLA's Labor and Employment Practice Group.Watch the conversation here.To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

This episode is a replay of Episode 30 which originally aired on March 18, 2024. In this episode of French Insider, Greg Berk, a partner at Sheppard Mullin, joins host Inès Briand to discuss immigration and business travel to the United States, including the particulars of the ESTA visa waiver program, obtaining an O-1 visa, H-1B visa, or green card, and what travelers can expect from the CPB upon entry.   What We Discussed in This Episode: What is an ESTA visa waiver? How long can you stay in the U.S. on an ESTA waiver? How soon can someone come back to the U.S. with an ESTA waiver? Who needs a work visa, and what types of work visas are available? How specialized must an individual be to qualify for a special talent (0-1) visa? What is an H-1B visa? When should French entities start planning to send individuals to the U.S.? When does someone need a green card? How do they obtain one? Are there tax implications when obtaining a green card? Can a green card be relinquished if the holder leaves the U.S.? Why does the CPB occasionally check social media accounts? Can the CPB deny a visa holder entry? Why might someone be called in for a secondary inspection? How should they deal with this? How can travel to Cuba or another restricted country impact an ESTA? Would it affect other types of visas?   About Greg Berk Greg Berk, a partner in Sheppard Mullin's Labor and Employment Practice Group, is based in Orange County, California. He heads the firm's immigration practice and is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.  With more than 25 years of experience advising on various U.S. immigration issues, Greg is a trusted resource for global employers seeking guidance on recruiting and retaining foreign executives and top talent for their U.S. operations. He also works with investors on E-2, L-1, and EB-5 matters as well as I-9 and other immigration compliance matters. He is the author of "Immigration Checklists and Practice Pointers – A Desk Reference," a book published by the American Bar Association for General Counsel and HR managers.   About Inès Briand  Inès Briand is an associate in Sheppard Mullin's Corporate Practice Group and French Desk Team in the firm's Brussels office, where her practice primarily focuses on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisition transactions (with special emphasis on operations involving French companies). She also has significant experience in general corporate matters and compliance for foreign companies settled in the United States. As a member of the firm's French Desk, Inès has advised companies and private equity funds in both the United States and Europe on mergers, acquisitions, commercial contracts and general corporate matters, including expansion of French companies in the United States.   Contact Information Inès Briand  Greg Berk   Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every week. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Amazon Music, or Spotify. It helps other listeners find this show.

The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down one of the most significant decisions in decades. In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, a case involving a little-known National Marine Fisheries Service regulation, SCOTUS overturned the Chevron doctrine, and in so doing, removed the forty-year old legal foundation that many federal agencies relied upon when promulgating their regulations. In this first of several podcasts to examine the impact of Loper Bright in various industries and practice groups, Labor & Employment Practice Group member Logan C. Hibbs joins Briefly Legal to discuss the two-step test used to determine the amount of deference given to federal agencies when determining the validity of agency regulations under the now defunct Chevron doctrine, and the potential impacts the Court's ruling in Loper Bright could have on ongoing litigation involving workplace regulations including, the Department of Labor's (DOL) new Rule on wage requirements for exempt workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the National Labor Relations Board's joint-employer rule, and the DOL's new Rule on who is an independent contractor and who is an employee. About Logan C. HibbsAdditional Resources Chevron Overruled - What Does this Mean for Employers?Connect with Crowe & Dunlevy:Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

In the newest episode of The Employment Law Counselor, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Scott Casher, Partner and Co-Chair, Labor and Employment Practice Group, joins host Jeffrey Stewart for a discussion on what the future holds for Non-Compete Agreements in the United States after the ban proposed by the FTC. Jeff and Scott briefly discuss the history of non-competes in the country, the details of the proposed, the potential challenges that have already been filed, and how employers should respond.  

For the second year in a row, Oklahoma Human Resources State Council (OKHR) Director Kristi Spaethe joins Briefly Legal for a preview of the PowHR 2024 OKHR Conference. This year, the conference travels back up the Turner Turnpike with all the action taking place at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Tulsa, April 16-18, 2024. Kristi and Adam discuss this year's tailored breakout sessions and keynote speakers (Greg Hawks, Jovan Glasgow, and Jennifer McClure), and highlight several of the after-hours events planned for attendees, including HR's Got Talent, an “anything goes” talent show, and Pub PowHR, a pub crawl through downtown Tulsa. As the Premier Presenting Sponsor, our Labor & Employment Practice Group members are excited to present the latest developments in employment law. Make sure to stop by our booth in the vendor hall for a chance to win great prizes. About Kristi SpaetheAdditional Resources PowHR 2024 OKHR ConferenceConnect with Crowe & Dunlevy:Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

In this episode of French Insider, Greg Berk, a partner at Sheppard Mullin, joins host Inès Briand to discuss immigration and business travel to the United States, including the particulars of the ESTA visa waiver program, obtaining an O-1 visa, H-1B visa, or green card, and what travelers can expect from the CPB upon entry.   What We Discussed in This Episode: What is an ESTA visa waiver? How long can you stay in the U.S. on an ESTA waiver? How soon can someone come back to the U.S. with an ESTA waiver? Who needs a work visa, and what types of work visas are available? How specialized must an individual be to qualify for a special talent (0-1) visa? What is an H-1B visa? When should French entities start planning to send individuals to the U.S.? When does someone need a green card? How do they obtain one? Are there tax implications when obtaining a green card? Can a green card be relinquished if the holder leaves the U.S.? Why does the CPB occasionally check social media accounts? Can the CPB deny a visa holder entry? Why might someone be called in for a secondary inspection? How should they deal with this? How can travel to Cuba or another restricted country impact an ESTA? Would it affect other types of visas?   About Greg Berk Greg Berk, a partner in Sheppard Mullin's Labor and Employment Practice Group, is based in Orange County, California. He heads the firm's immigration practice and is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.  With more than 25 years of experience advising on various U.S. immigration issues, Greg is a trusted resource for global employers seeking guidance on recruiting and retaining foreign executives and top talent for their U.S. operations. He also works with investors on E-2, L-1, and EB-5 matters as well as I-9 and other immigration compliance matters. He is the author of "Immigration Checklists and Practice Pointers – A Desk Reference," a book published by the American Bar Association for General Counsel and HR managers.   About Inès Briand  Inès Briand is an associate in Sheppard Mullin's Corporate Practice Group and French Desk Team in the firm's Brussels office, where her practice primarily focuses on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisition transactions (with special emphasis on operations involving French companies). She also has significant experience in general corporate matters and compliance for foreign companies settled in the United States. As a member of the firm's French Desk, Inès has advised companies and private equity funds in both the United States and Europe on mergers, acquisitions, commercial contracts and general corporate matters, including expansion of French companies in the United States.   Contact Information Inès Briand  Greg Berk   Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every week. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Spotify. It helps other listeners find this show.

Based on AHLA's annual Health Law Connections article, this special series brings together thought leaders from across the health law field to discuss the top ten issues of 2024. In the fifth episode, Deborah Biggs, Principal, PYA, speaks with Tiffany Buckley-Norwood, Associate Counsel, Trinity Health Corporation, about the impact of the Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard/UNC on diversity programs across the country. They discuss the impacts at the federal and state levels, how diversity programs can navigate this new environment, and best practices for creating a pipeline of diversity in health care. From AHLA's Labor and Employment Practice Group. Sponsored by PYA.Watch the conversation here.To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

Sue Bendavid is an employment attorney, Shareholder, and the Chair of Lewitt Hackman's Employment Practice Group…and she's in our studio for a brief, high impact “2024 Legal Update” to give employers an overview on what to look out for in the new year!About the Show:The H.I.T. Podcast, Ep #1 (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.comThank you to our Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB), Cigna and Equitable!

In episode 129, Coffey talks with Corinne Spencer about the latest changes in California employment law.They discuss California's Fair Chance Act regulations; who qualifies as an employer or employee under the FCA; the criminal history inquiry rules under the FCA; what employers are allowed to consider regarding criminal records; the challenge with individualized assessments; steps employers in California must take before utilizing an applicant's criminal history; the importance of documentation; and how the FCA might apply to an out-of-state employer hiring talent from California.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. This episode is pre-approved for .5 hour HR (California) recertification credit for HRCI-certified professionals and .5 professional development credit for SHRM-certified professionals. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest:Corinne Spencer is a partner and the Chair of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group. Corinne also spearheads the firm's Environmental Law practice, including, but not limited to, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) matters. Prior to returning to Pearlman Brown & Wax, Corinne was counsel with Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard, & Smith, a national, full-service law firm listed among the AmLaw 100.Corinne is dedicated to representing and counseling clients in employment-related matters, including litigation, risk assessment, policy preparation, personnel decisions, and training. She represents employers in State and Federal Courts and appears before all state and federal employment-related agencies, including the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), Employment Development Department (EDD), and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).Corinne's practice encompasses single-party discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination cases, most often arising out of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), wage-and-hour class actions, and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Representative Actions. She has defended numerous clients across all industries including food service, healthcare, sporting goods, and entertainment. In addition to conducting independent investigations of workplace misconduct, Corinne has extensive experience drafting law and motion, responding to discovery, taking, and defending depositions, and arguing substantive and dispositive motions. She also zealously advocates for employers and management in mediations, arbitrations, trial, and appellate courts.Most recently, Corinne successfully appealed to a trial court's decision to deny a motion to compel arbitration. After Corinne argued the case before the California Court of Appeal, the decision issued in favor of her client, the employer, reversing the trial court's decision with instructions the matter should be ordered to arbitration.Corinne Spencer can be reached at:https://www.pbw-law.com/professionals/partners/corinne-spencerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-spencer-744a3825https://www.linkedin.com/company/pearlman-brown-wax-llp https://www.facebook.com/pearlmanbrownandwax About Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year. Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.Learning Objectives:1. Understand when the California Fair Chance Act applies to employers in—and possibly outside—of California. 2. Implement processes to ensure that criminal history information is collected and evaluated in accordance with California's Fair Chance Act.3. Ensure compliance with California's Fair Chance Act when criminal history information may adversely impact an applicant.

In episode 123, Coffey talks with Corinne Spencer about the latest changes in California employment law.They discuss the complexities of California law in contrast to the rest of the country; California's upcoming protections for off-work cannabis use and their impact on drug-free workplaces; California's modified but ongoing COVID prevention regulations; the increase in wage and hour litigation; and the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) which allows private plaintiffs to prosecute alleged violations of California labor law.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest:Corinne Spencer is a partner and the Chair of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group. Corinne also spearheads the firm's Environmental Law practice, including, but not limited to, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) matters. Prior to returning to Pearlman Brown & Wax, Corinne was counsel with Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard, & Smith, a national, full-service law firm listed among the AmLaw 100.Corinne is dedicated to representing and counseling clients in employment-related matters, including litigation, risk assessment, policy preparation, personnel decisions, and training. She represents employers in State and Federal Courts and appears before all state and federal employment-related agencies, including the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), Employment Development Department (EDD), and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).Corinne's practice encompasses single-party discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination cases, most often arising out of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), wage-and-hour class actions, and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Representative Actions. She has defended numerous clients across all industries including food service, healthcare, sporting goods, and entertainment. In addition to conducting independent investigations of workplace misconduct, Corinne has extensive experience drafting law and motion, responding to discovery, taking, and defending depositions, and arguing substantive and dispositive motions. She also zealously advocates for employers and management in mediations, arbitrations, trial, and appellate courts.Most recently, Corinne successfully appealed to a trial court's decision to deny a motion to compel arbitration. After Corinne argued the case before the California Court of Appeal, the decision issued in favor of her client, the employer, reversing the trial court's decision with instructions the matter should be ordered to arbitration.Corinne Spencer can be reached at:https://www.pbw-law.com/professionals/partners/corinne-spencerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-spencer-744a3825https://www.linkedin.com/company/pearlman-brown-wax-llp https://www.facebook.com/pearlmanbrownandwax About Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year. Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.Learning Objectives:1. Explore the implications for California employers regarding off-work cannabis use protections.2. Understand the ongoing COVID-related regulations affecting workplaces in California.3. Gain insights into wage and hour litigation trends and considerations for California workplaces, including PAGA and evolving COVID regulations.

Dee Anna Hays, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins, Tiffany Buckley-Norwood, Associate Counsel, Trinity Health, and Gary McLaughlin, Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, discuss best practices for employers with remote and hybrid workforces. They consider how time keeping, reimbursement, reasonable accommodation, drug testing, and other policies may differ for employees who are working from home. Dee Anna, Tiffany, and Gary spoke about this topic at AHLA's 2023 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA. From AHLA's Labor and Employment Practice Group.To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

In a decision applicable to both unionized and non-union employers, on August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overturned a prior 2017 decision that afforded employers flexibility in the policies and procedures they use to govern the workplace and changed its standard for assessing whether certain categories of work rules are lawful to maintain. The NLRB's new standard outlined in its Stericycle, Inc. decision requires employers to articulate a legitimate business interest in the particular policy and ensure the policy is narrowly tailored. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Jaycee Booth discusses the history of the NLRB's standard for assessing neutral work rules and explains the new balancing test the NLRB will use to assess whether an employer's policies will violate the National Labor Relations Act.About Jaycee BoothConnect with Crowe & Dunlevy:Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

On this episode Beth and Andrew speak with Civil Rights Commissioner, Peter Kirsanow, who discusses his background and talks about his four terms on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and its growing political polarization.We also discuss the Supreme Court's recent decisions overturning affirmative action, including how it might affect the private sector. Kirsanow shares other controversial issues that are being brought to the civil rights commission, including transgender issues and the sexualization of children. Peter Kirsanow was recently reappointed by the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives to his fourth consecutive six-year term on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. He is a partner with the Cleveland law firm of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan, and Aronoff LLP in the Labor and Employment Practice Group and has testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the nominations of John Roberts, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.He continues to testify before and advise members of the U.S. Congress on employment law matters, most recently on November 18 before the House Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight regarding disparate impact theory. Kirsanow is also past chair of the board of directors of the Center for New Black Leadership.

On May 30, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a memorandum advising NLRB regional directors that most non-compete agreements infringe on an employee's Section 7 rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The memo follows on the heels of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) January 5, 2023, proposed rule prohibiting employers from imposing non-compete clauses on employees—a rule that the FTC has now delayed implementation of until April 2024. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Allen L. Hutson joins the podcast to discuss why the NLRB has begun to aggressively pursue the use of non-compete agreements, who will be affected by the new rules, and the impact they could have on other confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements.About Allen L. HutsonAddition Resources: The Federal Government Takes Another Shot at Non-Compete Agreements Connect with Crowe & Dunlevy:Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

Long COVID is the condition that describes the long-term health effects of a COVID-19 infection.Many employees have been infected with the COVID-19 virus, and while they may have recovered and returned to work, some still suffer from lasting health challenges as a result of that infection.In this episode, host CMA's David Ciullo discusses with Jim Reidy, Shareholder and Chair of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group at Sheehan Phinny , Long COVID – Are Employers Prepared for the Long Haul.Listen to Jim and David discuss the potential health issues from Long COVID and the accommodation process that may need to be activated.The better educated and prepared employers are to address these issues, the better chances there are that they can retain valued employees and avoid costly lawsuits.

Oklahoma Human Resources State Council (OKHR) Director Kristi Spaethe joins the podcast for a preview of the upcoming FunHR OKHR 2023 Conference at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, April 25-27, 2023. Kristi discusses this year's breakout sessions and keynote speakers tailored specifically for HR professionals, and touches on all the fun events planned for conference attendees, including Club FunHR, an 80's themed dance party, and Pub FunHR, a pub crawl through Bricktown. As the Premier Presenting Sponsor, our Labor & Employment Practice Group members are prepared to present the latest developments in employment law. Visit us at booths 1 and 2 in the vendor hall for great prizes as well as a chance to be a part of Briefly Legal.About Kristi SpaetheAdditional Resources 2023 OKHR ConferenceConnect with Crowe & Dunlevy:Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

It's episode 52 of Barclay Damon Live: Labor & Employment Podcast.This week, host Ari Kwiatkowski welcomes back her colleague Rosemary Enright, partner and Labor & Employment Practice Group leader. In their fast-moving conversation, Ari and Rosemary share an overview of potential updates to employee handbooks as well as updates to the law and related issues. Two main two developments employers may want to note are 1) a minor change to the New York Paid Family Leave and 2) expansion of the lactation accommodations that employers are required to provide for nursing parents.Listen in too for tidbits about pandemic-related topics like the continued need for COVID-19 vaccination leave, the HERO Act, work-from-home policies, and more.

In January, the Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed rule that would prohibit all employers nationwide from imposing non-compete clauses on workers, and making the rule retroactive, meaning all pre-existing non-compete agreements would become invalid and unenforceable as well. Arguing that non-compete agreements significantly reduce workers' wages, this is one of the most aggressive steps taken by the federal government to insert itself into an area previously completely controlled by state law. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Allen L. Hutson provides an overview of the rules on non-compete agreements nationwide and in Oklahoma, breaks down the FTC's proposed rule and the industries it applies to, and discusses the myriad of challenges it may face during and after the public comment period, including the application of the U.S. Supreme Court's “Major Questions” doctrine.About Allen L. HutsonAddition Resources: Are Non-Compete AGreements on the Chopping Block? Connect with Crowe & Dunlevy:Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

If we have learned anything about workplace culture from the pandemic, it's that things are constantly changing. One of those changes, coined as “quiet quitting,” can generally be described as the practice of an employee disengaging from the workplace by only performing the bare minimum job requirements—think Stanley from The Office. In our last episode of 2022, Labor & Employment Practice Group member Jaycee Booth discusses how quiet quitting has affected businesses' productivity, hiring efforts, and reputations, and explores simple but innovative methods employers can utilize to combat this new employment phenomenon.About Jaycee BoothAddition Resources: Gavel to Gavel: Quiet QuittingConnect with Crowe & Dunlevy:Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

In a recent decision regarding the dress code at a Tesla manufacturing plant, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found that a dress code or uniform policy that even implicitly limits employees' ability to wear clothing that supports a union, unionization, or any collective action related to the terms and conditions of employment violates the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Along with Briefly Legal host Adam Childers, Labor & Employment Practice Group member Michael W. Bowling discusses how the rule will be applied moving forward, exceptions to the rule in special circumstances, and why employers should consider updating their dress code policies. Adam and Michael also preview the upcoming annual Labor & Employment Seminars in Oklahoma City on October 13 and in Tulsa on October 25.About Michael W. BowlingAddition Resources: Register for L&E Fest in OKC, Register for L&E Fest in TulsaConnect with Crowe & Dunlevy: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with at Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden's Partner and Director of the Employment Practice Group, Elizabeth Gordon.'93. Elizabeth, aka Liz, serves as an Executive Committee Member at the firm and her practice is focused on Labor and Employment Law on behalf of management. She has successfully defended clients before state and federal courts, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board, Department of Labor and state agencies. After Colgate, Liz earned a J.D. from The George Washington University School of Law. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association and has lectured on its behalf, as well as for Metropolitan Women's Bar Association sponsored programs. She earned her BA, with honors in Philosophy & Religion and was a winner of the Hartshorne Award for Excellence.

Jeff Stewart is joined again by George Morrison to discuss the ins and outs of The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Jeff and George are both attorneys in White and William's Labor and Employment Practice Group and are located in our Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania office. 

In the first episode of The Employment Law Counselor Podcast, host Jeff Stewart is joined by George Morrison for a practical discussion of the accommodation requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Jeff and George are both attorneys in White and William's Labor and Employment Practice Group and are located in our Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania office. 

How Haynes Boone Is Leading Law Firm DEI Efforts With Sharon Jones, Chief DEI Officer at the Firm With Host Richard Levick of LEVICK: As much as law firms have wanted to lead with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, a number of firms still find their efforts falling short. Haynes Boone seems to have figured a lot of it out. On this show, Sharon Jones, Chief DEI Officer and a partner in the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group joins host Richard Levick of LEVICK to describe some of the firm's initiatives, including the critical importance of leadership from the top, weekly meetings to ensure progress and an 11-point set of recommendations that people work hard to meet and surpass.

Oklahoma Human Resources State Council (OKHR) Director Heidi Hartman joins the podcast for a preview of the upcoming Innovate OKHR 2022 Conference & Expo at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, April 4-7, 2022. Heidi discusses many of the breakout sessions and keynote speakers tailored specifically for innovative HR professionals, and touches on all the great events the conference has to offer. As the Premier Presenting Sponsor, our Labor & Employment Practice Group members are prepared to present the latest developments in employment law. Visit us at booth 10-11 in the expo hall for great prizes as well as a chance to be a part of Briefly Legal. About Heidi Hartman Register for the 2022 OKHR Conference & Expo 

In this week's episode, Ari welcomes back Rosemary Enright, Barclay Damon's Labor & Employment Practice Group leader, to go over recent updates to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidelines that have been adopted in New York State. Following up on their conversation from Episode 2, Ari and Rosemary talk about the difference between quarantine and isolation, when to start the clock on the number of isolation days required, and what is involved with getting an affirmation of isolation as proof for employers. Tune in to learn more. DISCLAIMER: This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion, and no attorney-client relationship has been established or implied. Thanks for listening.

On Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) emergency temporary standard (ETS) that went into effect Monday, Jan. 10, as well as the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) vaccine and testing mandate. Host Adam W. Childers joins fellow Labor & Employment Practice Group attorneys Allen L. Hutson and Katie Campbell to discuss the background and journey that led the ETS and CMS to the steps of the highest court in the nation. The group shares insight on the nine judges' reactions to Friday's arguments and  predictions on the pending SCOTUS decision while also discussing what employers should do while awaiting the ruling.About Allen L. Hutson and Katie Campbell

Eight weeks after President Biden announced a federal vaccine mandate to help curb the transmission of COVID-19 in the U.S. workplace, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has now issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for employers with at least 100 employees. Labor & Employment Practice Group attorney Mary P. Snyder highlights important takeaways, fast-approaching deadlines and action items that employers should pay attention to in order to comply with the ETS.  About: Mary P. SnyderAdditional Resources: OSHA Issues Long-Awaited COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Rules for Private Employers, CMS Issues Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Regulations for Healthcare Facilities Connect with Crowe & Dunlevy: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn 

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss hybrid workplace models with Corinne Spencer, Chair of Pearlman Brown & Wax's Labor and Employment Practice Group. Topics include how employers' risk exposure increases as business go back to the new normal, what to think about if you plan to allow some employees to have flexibility in working from home and some not, and what to include in "hybrid work agreements." Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-127-mitigating-risks-in-hybrid-workplaces-shrm-credit/ for full show notes and links. This episode offers 0.25 hour of SHRM recertification credit. To get SHRM credit for listening to this episode, fill out the evaluation here: www.getjoypowered.com/shrm This episode's sponsors: The JoyPowered® Organization www.getjoypowered.com/books/the-joypowered-organization Follow us on social media: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter Sign up for our email newsletter at www.getjoypowered.com/newsletter 

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the workplace, public and private employers remain agile to meet federal guidance regarding how to handle vaccinated and unvaccinated workers. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Mary P. Snyder discusses the progression of OSHA, EEOC and U.S. DOJ vaccination guidance, how various industries are responding and how employers can evaluate and make the best decisions regarding workplace vaccination policies.About Mary P. SnyderAdditional Resources: osha.gov/coronavirusConnect with Crowe & Dunlevy: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

You have been hearing a lot about Pay Transparency in the news and in today's world of social media and sites like GlassDoor and PayScale, information about employer pay practices will get out one way or another.In this segment of the HR Power Hour, CMA's host David Ciullo discusses with Adam Hamel, Director & Chair of the Employment Practice Group at McLane Middleton the benefits, drawbacks, and pitfalls of organizations disclosing within the company and/or publicly, some level of information about their pay practices.

There is a multitude of factors to consider as employers begin (or continue) to return employees to the physical workplace.As companies balance operational needs with employee satisfaction, they will simultaneously be juggling health and safety precautions related to the pandemic and the vaccination status of their team members. Woven into all of this is the fact that in most parts of the country, the labor market has put employees in a strong bargaining position, and the work-from-home arrangement has been sufficing for many over the course of the last year.In this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez as she discusses these issues and the legal implications of the employer's decisions with Attorney Emily Waddell of Verrill's Labor and Employment Practice Group.  

The employment landscape has been forever changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As employers, managers, and human resources professionals learn to navigate the ambiguity of the new workplace, we’re diving into some of the short-term and long-term changes and strategies that will help business leaders remain connected and effective. Joining me to discuss his newly published book, Managing Employees Without Fear: How to Follow the Law, Build a Positive Work Culture, and Avoid Getting Sued, is author and labor and employment attorney Adam Rosenthal.  Adam and I explore several topics from his book including identifying implicit bias, approaching difficult conversations, and managing remote workers. Adam is a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin’s San Diego (Del Mar) and Los Angeles offices. He is an AV Preeminent® (highest honor) rated attorney from Martindale-Hubbell.  Adam has also been recognized by BTI Consulting Group as a BTI Client Service All-Star. Adam represents a broad spectrum of employers in all areas of employment law before federal and state courts, the American Arbitration Association and JAMS. Adam represents national and international clients in retail, transportation, high-tech, manufacturing, healthcare, biotech, financial services, hospitality, food services and non-profit organizations. In April 2020, along with Sheppard Mullin partners Richard Simmons and Brian Murphy, Adam co-authored the Employer’s Guide to COVID-19 and Emerging Workplace Issues book (Castle Publications, LLC; ISBN: 978-1-940747-61-3).   Adam’s second book was released in May of 2021, Managing Employees Without Fear: How to Follow the Law, Build a Positive Work Culture, and Avoid Getting Sued (Society for Human Resource Management; ISBN: 1586446649). What We Discussed in This Episode: Why it was important for Adam to write this book at this time. Why should company managers be well-versed in employment law? Why is it important for managers to first identify what type of leader they are? How can managers make the most of the first three months after hiring a new employee? What is implicit bias and how is it a conundrum for employers? How should a manager handle a difficult conversation in the workplace? What will be the greatest challenge facing employers coming out of the pandemic? How can a manager prepare themself to say goodbye to an employee properly and legally? Resources Mentioned: Managing Employees Without Fear: How to Follow the Law, Build a Positive Work Culture, and Avoid Getting Sued - https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Employees-Without-Fear-Positive/dp/1586446649 Employer’s Guide to COVID-19 and Emerging Workplace Issues Year 2 - https://castlepublications.com/product/employers-guide-to-covid-19-and-emerging-workplace-issues-year-2/  Contact Information: Adam’s Sheppard Mullin attorney profile - https://www.sheppardmullin.com/arosenthal Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to FOLLOW and/or SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every week. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  Sheppard Mullin website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

5/17/2021 - Chair of Husch Blackwell's Labor & Employment Practice Group Erik Eisenmann on wearing masks in the workplace

President Dwight Eisenhower established the first Law Day in 1958 to mark the nation's commitment to the rule of law. The 2021 Law Day theme - Advancing the Rule of Law, Now- reminds all of us that we the people share the responsibility to promote the rule of law, defend liberty, and pursue justice.rnrnNo society can thrive, or even continue to exist, without the rule of law and respect for institutions of law. The Constitution is the foundation of law in the United States, but its significance is much deeper than simply outlining America's legal structure. The Constitution is symbolic; it is both a codification of our common values and a set of ideals to continue to strive toward. It is a tool of accountability, but perhaps even more a social contract, a contract that commits Americans to the pursuit of equality, justice, and peace.rnrnPeter N. Kirsanow is a partner with the law firm of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, working within its Labor and Employment Practice Group. He is a Black civil rights commissioner and a member of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, serving his fourth consecutive six-year term, which he was reappointed to by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer in December 2019. He is the longest-serving member among the current commission.rnrnJoin us for our annual Law Day forum, a conversation about the fundamental intersections between law and democracy. Mr Kirsanow will be introduced by Joseph N. Gross, 2020-2021 President of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and Partner with Benesch.

Peter Kirsanow joined Bill on the show to continue the dialog about race in America. Peter Kirsanow is a partner with Benesch’s Labor & Employment Practice Group. He is also a member of the United States Commission on Civil Rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Kirsanow joined Bill on the show to continue the dialog about race in America. Peter Kirsanow is a partner with Benesch's Labor & Employment Practice Group. He is also a member of the United States Commission on Civil Rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From due diligence to post-acquisition, there are various labor and employment issues that businesses should pay attention to in order to ensure smooth corporate transactions and integrations. Employee classifications and trade secret protections are two of several issues we explore in this episode with labor and employment law experts Kevin Cloutier and Shawn Fabian. Kevin Cloutier is a partner in the Labor and Employment and Business Trial Practice Groups at Sheppard Mullin.  He is the Leader of the Firm's Non-Compete and Trade Secrets Teams. Kevin is a member of the Firm’s Diversity and Inclusion and Compensation Committees and acts as the hiring partner for the Firm's Chicago office. Kevin’s national practice focuses on all areas of labor and employment law and business litigation, with an emphasis on high-stakes, employment-related litigation and proactive investigations and counseling of management-side clients. Shawn Fabian is a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in the Sheppard Mullin Chicago and New York offices. Shawn works closely with the firm’s Corporate Practice Group on mergers and acquisitions to evaluate the labor and employment liabilities associated with a specific transaction; develop pragmatic, business-oriented solutions to issues that arise during the course of fast-paced transactions; and structure sophisticated executive employment, separation and retention bonus agreements in connection with such transactions. What We Discussed in This Episode: What do corporate leadership teams need to know about labor and employment in the context of corporate transactions? Why employee classification is an important item on the due diligence checklist during an acquisition? How can the structure of an acquisition (asset vs. stock) protect against future liabilities? Why is it important to assess the potential liability of employees and their successors? How are a company’s trade secrets best protected during corporate transactions? What are the various types of agreements needed? Can due diligence uncover issues that could affect the price of the transaction? What labor and employment discoveries made during the due diligence phase could affect transaction insurance? Why is it important to pay attention to the language of purchase agreements? Contact Information: Kevin’s Sheppard Mullin attorney profile  Shawn’s Sheppard Mulling attorney profile  Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every week. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  Sheppard Mullin website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

Is it “back to the future” for employment law? On Inauguration Day 2021, Labor & Employment Practice Group members Randall J. Snapp and Madalene A.B. Witterholt discuss what to expect with the Biden administration concerning everything from the EEOC and cabinet appointees to minimum wage and FMLA, as employers may see regulatory changes similar to those of the early Obama era.About Randall J. Snapp and Madalene A.B. Witterholt Connect with Crowe & Dunlevy: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn 

As Pfizer, Moderna and other COVID-19 vaccines roll out to the American public, employers are tasked with making careful decisions regarding whether or not to create a mandatory workplace vaccination program. Labor & Employment Practice Group attorney Tanya S. Bryant discusses her own research and experience advising clients on how to handle this tricky topic.About Tanya S. Bryant Additional Resources:What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws (See section K) Connect with Crowe & Dunlevy: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn 

Kristin McGurn, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, and William Kishman, Squire Patton Boggs, discuss employment issues related to COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The speakers talk about the recent EEOC guidance, including what employers should do about employee objections to the vaccine, and what sort of accommodations must be made. The podcast also discusses labor union issues, liability protections, and other state and federal guidance. From AHLA's Labor and Employment Practice Group.

This week on HR Power Hour join Tawny Alvarez and Ben Ford, attorney and partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group at Verrill. On this episode we discuss the recent White House Executive Order on Combatting Race and Sex Stereotyping and the effect that it does (and will) have on the content set forth in company's diversity and inclusion trainings as well as implicit bias trainings. We will discuss the effect that the Order has on federal contractors and the penalties that are set forth in the order should a company fail to take the required actions. Woven into this discussion is recent reports of DOL letters received from some of the country's largest employers concerning Title VII obligations as they relate to the organization's commitment to hiring and recruiting individuals of color in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. 

On this week's HR Power Hour, In the wake of the federal government's institution of the Paycheck Protection Program and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act it is easy to focus on your company's obligations under both of those statutes.  Be mindful, however, that all the statutes that previously applied to your business remain in effect.  In this episode, Tawny talks to Elizabeth Johnston, Attorney in Verrill's Labor and Employment Practice Group concerning the importance of not losing sight of other employee rights and statutory leave requirements in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic-such as the NLRA, the ADA, the FMLA, and workers' compensation responsibilities.

Furloughs. Layoffs. Loss of work visas. The state of employment in the U.S. is in flux due to the coronavirus, and employers and employees are left to figure out how to best deal with the changing regulations in this space. Joining me for this conversation are three guests: Kelly Hensley, Denise Giraudo, and Greg Berk. Kelly Hensley is a partner in the Sheppard Mullin Los Angeles office and is Leader of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group. She specializes in labor and employment counseling and wage and hour matters. Denise Giraudo is a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin’s Washington, D.C. office. Denise counsels and represents management in a wide range of labor and employment litigation matters. She regularly and successfully represents employers before state and federal courts as well as various local and federal administrative agencies. Greg Berk is a partner in Sheppard Mullin’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. He leads the Firm’s immigration practice and is based in Orange County, California. He is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. What We Discussed in This Episode: What labor and employment issues are employers dealing with because of COVID-19? What should employers know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act? What is a furlough and what must employers do if they plan on engaging in furloughs? Are employees able to obtain any type of Federal relief during a period of furlough or unemployment? What is the CARES Act? How do furloughs and layoffs impact employee benefits such as health insurance? Will unemployment rates continue to rise, or have they plateaued at this point? Why is it important for employers to stay in contact with their labor counsel? In terms of work visas, how is the pandemic affecting the immigration status of certain types of employees? How are students with F-1 visas affected? Contact Information: Sheppard Mullin Coronavirus Insights page  Kelly’s Sheppard Mullin attorney profile  Denise’s Sheppard Mullin attorney profile  Greg’s Sheppard Mullin attorney profile  Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Wednesday.  If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show.  Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:  LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  Sheppard Mullin website  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

On this week's episode of the HR Power Hour, join Tawny Alvarez and Ben Ford, Partner at Verrill in the Labor and Employment Practice Group, discuss the federal government's most recent response to the COVID-19 Pandemic through the FFCRA and CARES Act.  They will discuss the underlying provisions of both Acts as well as best practices for employers in implementing the new statutes and taking advantage of the benefits provided by the statutes.

We recorded live at Verrill’s 2020 Annual Employment Law Update. During the course of the update, we talked to a number of participants and presenters concerning things that are going on now in the legal industry from an HR perspective. We talked to Eric Altholz, Partner in the Employee Benefits Group at Verrill. We talked to Whitney Stover, HR Consultant at AAA Northern New England. We spoke to Sarah Jordan, HR Generalist at Penobscot Community Health Care. We had an in-depth conversation with Scott Connolly Partner in Verrill’s Labor and Employment Practice Group about important things that need to be kept in mind about employment agreements. And last, but not least, we talked to the one, the only, David Ciullo, your cohost of the HR Power Hour.

Can a company choose not to hire you because of your social media posts? 

Donny Seyfer the executive officer of NASTF (National Automotive Service Task Force) and Partner in Seyfer Automotive in Wheatridge, CO. Listen to Donny’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Donny+Seyfer%22) . Jeremy O’Neal President and lead sales trainer for Advisorfix, began his career as a Service Advisor and moved into Service Management at the dealership level for VW, Audi, and Porsche. He consistently placed in the top 3% of Service Advisors across the nation. With a passion for helping others, Jeremy started coaching Service Advisors in 2007. Jeremy also owns an independent auto repair shop Freedom Auto Repair in Hesperia, CA. Previous episodes  (http://www.advisorfix.com/) . Danny Sanchez is owner and founder, of Autoshop Solutions and grew up spending countless hours working around his dad’s auto repair shop in California, eventually taking over and running the business himself. Autoshop Solutions started in 1998, when Danny founded Auto Web Solutions. The Internet was starting to take off, and Danny took great interest in the powerful marketing benefits it could provide. As a successful shop owner himself, Danny used Auto Web Solutions to consult with other repair shops on their business practices and web presence. In 2005, when Google launched AdWords and changed its search engine to favor local businesses, Danny saw a huge opportunity for the automotive industry to draw more clients from the Internet. With just a handful of clients and a few websites, Danny built the foundation of his company – quality, affordable, automotive websites and Internet marketing solutions, designed exclusively for the auto industry. Check Danny’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Danny+Sanchez) . Sara Fraser is a millennial who has a love for life, travel, and connecting with other humans! She has over 15 years of retail management experience, the last 6 of them as an office manager for a used car sales and service center. To bring her customer service, marketing, and business knowledge to the automotive industry she has recently joined the team at Haas Performance Consulting. Sara loves helping others grow and succeed and is excited to share her expertise on management and social media, her views on how and why the younger generations think and act, and how to work and manage a business within a multi-generational workforce. When she isn’t working Sara spends her time traveling, attending theatrical productions, music festivals, concerts, advocating for human and animal rights, celebrating life in general and connecting with other people from all over the world. Look for Sara’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Sara+Fraser) . Noah Frank, ESQ, enables businesses to excel under increasingly regulated and taxing environments while protecting them from harmful litigation. He is a trusted partner to a variety of businesses, such as manufacturers, professional services, restaurant chains, medical practices, importers, contractors, and closely held companies. As a member of the Labor & Employment Practice Group, Noah provides practical and thoughtful advice, strategy, and solutions in a full range of employment, corporate, and workers’ compensation matters. He provides comprehensive labor and employment counseling on compliance, policy implementation, and risk mitigation of wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, leave interference and retaliation claims, including under the FLSA, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, OSHA, NLRA, Worker’s Compensation, unemployment, and state and local laws. He provides advice to cannabis businesses on their employment practices. Previous episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Noah+Frank%22) .   Key Talking Points: Sara FraserMillennial workforceThey get picked on for being sensitive. They just will not tolerate things that

Sara Fraser is a millennial who has a love for life, travel, and connecting with other humans! She has over 15 years of retail management experience, the last 6 of them as an office manager for a used car sales and service center. To bring her customer service, marketing, and business knowledge to the automotive industry she has recently joined the team at Haas Performance Consulting. Sara loves helping others grow and succeed and is excited to share her expertise on management and social media, her views on how and why the younger generations think and act, and how to work and manage a business within a multi-generational workforce. When she isn’t working Sara spends her time traveling, attending theatrical productions, music festivals, concerts, advocating for human and animal rights, celebrating life in general and connecting with other people from all over the world. Look for Sara’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Sara+Fraser) . Noah Frank, ESQ, enables businesses to excel under increasingly regulated and taxing environments while protecting them from harmful litigation. He is a trusted partner to a variety of businesses, such as manufacturers, professional services, restaurant chains, medical practices, importers, contractors, and closely held companies. As a member of the Labor & Employment Practice Group, Noah provides practical and thoughtful advice, strategy, and solutions in a full range of employment, corporate, and workers’ compensation matters. He provides comprehensive labor and employment counseling on compliance, policy implementation, and risk mitigation of wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, leave interference and retaliation claims, including under the FLSA, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, OSHA, NLRA, Worker’s Compensation, unemployment, and state and local laws. He provides advice to cannabis businesses on their employment practices. Previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Noah+Frank%22) . Key Talking Points: Noah FrankNew laws in Illinois No matter what state you do business in you can benefit from this discussion You must know what you can and cannot ask in an interview You have to protect all the information you receive from a job applicant. Sexual harassment training in many states now have mandated training per year Independent contractors in Illinois are protected. Check with your state Classifying contractors and salary exempt employee You must protect your employees from all form of harassment both internal or external If the government shows up get your attorney You can file an EEOC charge of discrimination online If you get an EEOC complaint:Take a deep breath Speak to the council that is competent in employment law Reply in proper time limits You can have a salary/non-exempt employeeAgreement with the weekly amount and an overtime rate if they work over 40 hours Progressive discipline will support a solid termination  Consider support for a terminated employee into their next role with a severance agreement  Consider a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) Sara FraserShe will not accept ‘shop talk’ at the workplace. Especially millennials Resources: Thanks to Noah Frank and Sara Fraser for their contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast. Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library  (https://remarkableresults.biz/books/) . Leaders are readers. Leave me an honest review on (https://airtable.com/tblOgQmbnkHekpl0L/viwSbPkieMNhLOmtK/recQNomCKr1D5I9x4) . Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one of them. Love what we do, buy a cup of coffee (https://remarkableresults.biz/coffee/) . Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Email (mailto:carm@remarkableresults.biz) Listen for free on Apple Podcasts,...

Donny Seyfer the executive officer of NASTF (National Automotive Service Task Force) and Partner in Seyfer Automotive in Wheatridge, CO. Listen to Donny’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Donny+Seyfer%22) . Jeremy O’Neal President and lead sales trainer for Advisorfix, began his career as a Service Advisor and moved into Service Management at the dealership level for VW, Audi, and Porsche. He consistently placed in the top 3% of Service Advisors across the nation. With a passion for helping others, Jeremy started coaching Service Advisors in 2007. Jeremy also owns an independent auto repair shop Freedom Auto Repair in Hesperia, CA. Previous episodes  (http://www.advisorfix.com/) . Danny Sanchez is owner and founder, of Autoshop Solutions and grew up spending countless hours working around his dad’s auto repair shop in California, eventually taking over and running the business himself. Autoshop Solutions started in 1998, when Danny founded Auto Web Solutions. The Internet was starting to take off, and Danny took great interest in the powerful marketing benefits it could provide. As a successful shop owner himself, Danny used Auto Web Solutions to consult with other repair shops on their business practices and web presence. In 2005, when Google launched AdWords and changed its search engine to favor local businesses, Danny saw a huge opportunity for the automotive industry to draw more clients from the Internet. With just a handful of clients and a few websites, Danny built the foundation of his company – quality, affordable, automotive websites and Internet marketing solutions, designed exclusively for the auto industry. Check Danny’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Danny+Sanchez) . Sara Fraser is a millennial who has a love for life, travel, and connecting with other humans! She has over 15 years of retail management experience, the last 6 of them as an office manager for a used car sales and service center. To bring her customer service, marketing, and business knowledge to the automotive industry she has recently joined the team at Haas Performance Consulting. Sara loves helping others grow and succeed and is excited to share her expertise on management and social media, her views on how and why the younger generations think and act, and how to work and manage a business within a multi-generational workforce. When she isn’t working Sara spends her time traveling, attending theatrical productions, music festivals, concerts, advocating for human and animal rights, celebrating life in general and connecting with other people from all over the world. Look for Sara’s previous episodes  (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Sara+Fraser) . Noah Frank, ESQ, enables businesses to excel under increasingly regulated and taxing environments while protecting them from harmful litigation. He is a trusted partner to a variety of businesses, such as manufacturers, professional services, restaurant chains, medical practices, importers, contractors, and closely held companies. As a member of the Labor & Employment Practice Group, Noah provides practical and thoughtful advice, strategy, and solutions in a full range of employment, corporate, and workers’ compensation matters. He provides comprehensive labor and employment counseling on compliance, policy implementation, and risk mitigation of wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, leave interference and retaliation claims, including under the FLSA, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, OSHA, NLRA, Worker’s Compensation, unemployment, and state and local laws. He provides advice to cannabis businesses on their employment practices. Previous episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Noah+Frank%22) .   Talking Points: Donny Seyfer:We are spending too much time on the wrong stuff Some of the work we do is going away. The glass...

Host Sloan Simmons talks with Lozano Smith partners Michelle Cannon and Gabriela Flowers, co-chairs of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group, about important new labor and employment laws passed in 2019 and how they will impact public agency employers in the new year.  Topics covered include employment classifications, probationary periods for classified public school employees, new lactation accommodation requirements, settlement agreements with employees, and expansion of anti-discrimination laws, among others.  This a must listen as we head into the new year, as most of these new laws become effective January 1, 2020, and may require changes to agency policies. Show Notes & References 2:18  Assembly Bill (AB) 1353 (Limit on probationary service for classified employees) 4:31  AB 9 (Employment discrimination claim timelines) 4:59  California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) 5:57  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 6:17  Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) 8:01  Senate Bill (SB) 328 (School start times) (Client News Brief 66: November 2019) 10:24  SB 188 (Hairstyles) 13:07  SB 778 (New sexual harassment training requirements) 13:22  SB 1343 (2018) 15:52  SB 142 (Lactation accommodations) 17:03  AB 749 (Settlement agreement no-rehire language) 22:52  AB 1223 (Organ donation) 25:33  SB 83 (Family leave policies) 27:18  California State Disability Insurance (CA-SDI) 28:26  AB 5 (Dynamex decision re employee classifications) 30:24  Borello test   For more information on the topics discussed in this podcast, please visit our website at: www.lozanosmith.com/podcast.

On November 15, 2019, the Federalist Society's Labor & Employment Practice Group hosted an address by Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Secretary Scalia discussed his plans as the Secretary of Labor as well as some important constitutional decisions involving labor and employment law.*******As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.Featuring:Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor, United States Department of LaborIntroduction: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

On November 15, 2019, the Federalist Society's Labor & Employment Practice Group hosted an address by Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Secretary Scalia discussed his plans as the Secretary of Labor as well as some important constitutional decisions involving labor and employment law.*******As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.Featuring:Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor, United States Department of LaborIntroduction: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

Judy Zimmerman Walter is co-owner with her uncles and the CFO of, this 57-year young service business.  Zimmerman’s Automotive (http://www.zimmermansauto.com/) , Mechanicsburg, PA is a true blue ‘family enterprise’ with 12 out of a team of 29 team members that are ‘IN THE FAMILY’. Zimmerman’s is a top automotive repair facility along with a quick lube and a used car division. Among her involvement: Women’s Board of the Car Care Council, AASP-PA Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, and the Auto Care Association. Listen to Judy’s other episodes  (?s=judy+walter) .   Noah Frank, ESQ, enables businesses to excel under increasingly regulated and taxing environments while protecting them from harmful litigation. He is a trusted partner to a variety of businesses, such as manufacturers, professional services, restaurant chains, medical practices, importers, contractors, and closely held companies.  As a member of the Labor & Employment Practice Group, Noah provides practical and thoughtful advice, strategy, and solutions in a full range of employment, corporate, and workers’ compensation matters. He provides comprehensive labor and employment counseling on compliance, policy implementation, and risk mitigation of wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, leave interference and retaliation claims, including under the FLSA, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, OSHA, NLRA, Worker’s Compensation, unemployment, and state and local laws. He provides advice to cannabis businesses on their employment practices.  HONORS Selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers List of “Rising Stars”: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Frank Scandura, Franks European, Las Vegas, NV started working on cars as a teenager in upstate New York and moved to Las Vegas in 1988. After years of writing service for Mercedes, he opened Frank’s European service in 2001 and grew to a 12,000-square foot, 10 bay shop in the northwest part of Las Vegas, not far from the famous Strip! He has 15 team members and is partnered with his wife Deborah. From his first immersion, in the business, pumping gas at 15 years old in Orange County New York, to writing service at a Mercedes dealer in Las Vegas Frank Scandura shares his business acumen and offers insights and trends on leadership as a business coach. Frank’s previous episodes (?s=%22Frank+Scandura%22) .Key Talking Points:There is no legal advice provided in this episode Federal level Marijuana remains unlawful Some states have legalized it from a medical perspective, recreational perspective or decriminalized it with some small possession like a traffic ticket What are we going to with our safety-sensitive positions such as DOT Random drug testing is costly and must comply with rules/laws that are on the books   No law will protect use, possession, consumption or impairment in the workplace.  Zero impairment to test drive the vehicle     Pre-employment testing state by state may be difficult to enforce. Please check with council Be sure you discuss liability with your insurance providers including your workman’s comp provider Our drug testing policies must be very specific If a mandatory drug test after an accident, what constitutes an accident? Many shop owners do not want their people to work on their client’s vehicles while under the influence The laws have changed access, it is easier Blood tests are more accurate than urine tests. You may need an authorization form person  No law will protect use, possession, consumption or impairment in the workplace How you test for it is different. Zero impairment to test drive the vehicle For multi-state employers will need to learn each state’s law It is time to get the council to outline testing for Cannabis Example in Indiana, pre-hire, random, reasonable suspicion...

Investing in the development of human capital can prove to be an invaluable asset for a company looking to grow and innovate.  What should employers know about current employment law trends in order to build advantageous relationships with their workforce? Joining us to explore 4 major areas of employment law issues in multinational companies, namely, arbitration clauses, remote workforces, equal pay, and the gig economy, is Morgan Forsey. Morgan is a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group at Sheppard Mullin and is co-Office Managing Partner of the San Francisco office. Morgan handles all facets of labor and employment matters.  What We Discuss in this Episode: The use of arbitration clauses in employment agreements The United States Supreme Court’s 2018 landmark Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis permitting class action waivers in arbitration clauses Public, private and state legislative reaction to the newly settled wide latitude enforcing employment arbitration agreements Whether Epic Systems will diminish the economic impact surrounding potential employment class action claims? The impact of arbitration clauses and settlement agreements in the Me Too era What is a remote workforce and what human capital impacts does the C-Suite need to navigate in this 21st Century employment relationship? Protecting corporate property across an international remote workforce Why equal pay is here to stay How employers can protect themselves auditing equal pay and making positive remedial change How the 21st Century gig economy is highlighting old conversations around independent contractors? How the current world assesses whether a workforce is employee or independent contractor based Resources Mentioned: Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis   California Assembly Bill 3080  Contact Information: Morgan’s Sheppard Mullin attorney profile  LinkedIn Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Sheppard Mullin website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

Johan Botes joins us to discuss the different dynamics to managing human resources during mergers and acquisition taking note that what's most important is the capacity needs for the new operation. It is important also for employees to be protected while also taking note that the business survival is of great priority. Johan Botes heads Baker McKenzie's Employment Practice Group in Johannesburg. Johan is experienced in employment law and labor relations, focusing on South African and sub-Saharan African employment law and employee relations. He regularly advises multinational clients on industrial relations, employment negotiations, labor dispute resolution, changes management, and organizational restructuring. Johan's practice spans a range of industries including financial services, consulting, fast-moving consumer goods, aviation, pension funds, media, retail, manufacturing, and mining. He also focuses on corporate restructuring, employment litigation, advising and assisting with co Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

Johan Botes joins us to discuss the different dynamics to managing human resources during mergers and acquisition taking note that what's most important is the capacity needs for the new operation. It is important also for employees to be protected while also taking note that the business survival is of great priority. Johan Botes heads Baker McKenzie’s Employment Practice Group in Johannesburg. Johan is experienced in employment law and labor relations, focusing on South African and sub-Saharan African employment law and employee relations. He regularly advises multinational clients on industrial relations, employment negotiations, labor dispute resolution, changes management, and organizational restructuring. Johan's practice spans a range of industries including financial services, consulting, fast-moving consumer goods, aviation, pension funds, media, retail, manufacturing, and mining. He also focuses on corporate restructuring, employment litigation, advising and assisting with collective bargaining and trade union recognition, managing relations with trade unions, acting as a negotiator for management teams, managing industrial action, employment disputes, transfers of undertakings and employment law implications of such transfers, and optimizing contracting models. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support

Johan Botes joins us to discuss the different dynamics to managing human resources during mergers and acquisition taking note that what's most important is the capacity needs for the new operation. It is important also for employees to be protected while also taking note that the business survival is of great priority. Johan Botes heads Baker McKenzie's Employment Practice Group in Johannesburg. Johan is experienced in employment law and labor relations, focusing on South African and sub-Saharan African employment law and employee relations. He regularly advises multinational clients on industrial relations, employment negotiations, labor dispute resolution, changes management, and organizational restructuring. Johan's practice spans a range of industries including financial services, consulting, fast-moving consumer goods, aviation, pension funds, media, retail, manufacturing, and mining. He also focuses on corporate restructuring, employment litigation, advising and assisting with collective bargaining and trade union recognition, managing relations with trade unions, acting as a negotiator for management teams, managing industrial action, employment disputes, transfers of undertakings and employment law implications of such transfers, and optimizing contracting models. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/support

Johan Botes joins us to discuss the different dynamics to managing human resources during mergers and acquisition taking note that what's most important is the capacity needs for the new operation. It is important also for employees to be protected while also taking note that the business survival is of great priority. Johan Botes heads Baker McKenzie’s Employment Practice Group in Johannesburg. Johan is experienced in employment law and labor relations, focusing on South African and sub-Saharan African employment law and employee relations. He regularly advises multinational clients on industrial relations, employment negotiations, labor dispute resolution, changes management, and organizational restructuring. Johan's practice spans a range of industries including financial services, consulting, fast-moving consumer goods, aviation, pension funds, media, retail, manufacturing, and mining. He also focuses on corporate restructuring, employment litigation, advising and assisting with co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Expert advice and practical tips for managers from attorneys at Smith Amundsen’s Labor and Employment Practice Group on avoiding the pitfalls of disciplining employees, what and when to document, and how to communicate disciplinary action with employees.

Certified Management Consultant, Capital and Business Immigration Solutions on Georgia Business Show Stanley Sloan, Managing Partner Sloan Management Consulting SMC helps businesses achieve excellence by addressing the work force issues that significantly impact success in the market place. Dr. Sloan has over 30 years experience providing consulting services in the areas of customer service and satisfaction, change management, organization effectiveness, performance improvement, and reward management. He is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), a national professional designation held by less than 1% of all management consultants. Dr. Sloan is a past Chairman and President of the Georgia Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) and has served for many years as a board officer. He also is active in the Organization Change Alliance (OCA) and serves on the OCA Program Committee. Sectors Served: Institutional/Nonprofit, International, Private/Commercial, Public/Government Industries: Banking/Financial Services, Business Services, Communications/Media, Energy/Chemicals, Government/Public Sector, Health Care/Pharma/Biotech, Industrial Manufacturing, Info Tech/High Tech, Retail/Leisure, Spa/Hospitality, Utilities Consulting Specialty: Facilitation, Growth Management, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Organizational Design/Devt, Strategy/Planning Website / Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanley-sloan-ph-d-cmc-506a6510 Joe Briner, Managing Director Vertical Capital Advisors Joe Briner, Managing Director of Vertical Capital Advisors, has over 30 years experience in every facet of the finance industry and brings deep experience in banking and capital markets to create optimal capital solutions for businesses of every size in any industry. With a disciplined and time-proven processes, Vertical Capital Advisors will help you grow your business. At Vertical Capital Advisors, our guiding principle is to apply our accumulated and collective experience to create real, tangible value for our clients. We launched as the Great Recession threatened the existence of every business - a period of uncertainty that demanded exceptional depth and breadth of understanding of the capital markets. We helped scores of businesses survive and thrive. As markets returned to normal, we have returned our focus to the fun side of the business - helping companies get growth, acquisition and expansion capital and helping successful business owners optimize the value of their enterprise. Topics to Discuss: Private Equity The state of financial markets Risk Trends Web Site / Social Media Links: www.linkedin.com/in/joebriner www.VerticalCapitalAdvisors.com Blog:  verticalcapitaladvisors.com/wordpress_4 Anton Mertens, Partner Burr & Forman LLP Anton Mertens is the Head of the Business Immigration Practice at Burr & Forman and is also a member of the Labor and Employment Practice Group. Anton's concentration consists of business immigration matters for investors, managers, executives and technical personnel. Anton's expertise includes business and professional visas, labor certifications, immigrant visas, consular representation and citizenship for foreign executives, managers and professionals. His background also includes consulting and advising clients on a number of employment issues including compliance procedures in verifying the work eligibility of new employees as required under the I-9 “workplace compliance” provisions of federal law. Anton has experience representing clients from various industries, including international companies, technology firms and subsidiaries of foreign corporations engaged in the computer, communications, chemical and engineering industries. Born in Brussels, Belgium, Anton is also the current President of the Belgian-American Chamber of the South. He received his B.A. degree in Mathematics from Mercer University in 1984 and his J.D.

Don't miss this special legislative announcement from guest Ari Karen, a Principal at Offit Kurman and a member of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group.  Ari is an experienced litigator who represents financial institutions in both government investigations and litigation before state and federal trial and appellate courts nationwide. His practice is diverse, representing clients on matters concerning banking regulations, Dodd Frank financial reform laws, contractual disputes, employment and labor statutes, wage-hour class actions, fair lending matters, whistleblower complaints, among others. In addition to being a principal in the Offit Kurman law firm, he is also the CEO of Strategic Compliance Partners, an attorney-driven, mortgage compliance consulting firm. The first half of the program will feature, Joe Farr of MBSQuoteline providing a rate & market update, Alice Alvey of Indecomm Global Services providing a regulatory & legislative update as well as Paul Muolo of IMF News & Sam Garcia of Mortgage Daily giving us a quick overview of the latest news stories impacting our industry and Andy Schell, a/k/a "Profit Doctor" sharing ideas on how to improve your bottom line. Please tell others about this program and take a minute to share a link to this program with your friends and associates in the mortgage industry.  Thank you, David Lykken Don't miss this special legislative announcement from guest Ari Karen, a Principal at Offit Kurman and a member of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group.  Ari is an experienced litigator who represents financial institutions in both government investigations and litigation before state and federal trial and appellate courts nationwide. His practice is diverse, representing clients on matters concerning banking regulations, Dodd Frank financial reform laws, contractual disputes, employment and labor statutes, wage-hour class actions, fair lending matters, whistleblower complaints, among others. In addition to being a principal in the Offit Kurman law firm, he is also the CEO of Strategic Compliance Partners, an attorney-driven, mortgage compliance consulting firm. The first half of the program will feature, Joe Farr of MBSQuoteline providing a rate & market update, Alice Alvey of Indecomm Global Services providing a regulatory & legislative update as well as Paul Muolo of IMF News & Sam Garcia of Mortgage Daily giving us a quick overview of the latest news stories impacting our industry and Andy Schell, a/k/a "Profit Doctor" sharing ideas on how to improve your bottom line. Please tell others about this program and take a minute to share a link to this program with your friends and associates in the mortgage industry.  Thank you, David Lykken

Don't miss this special legislative announcement from guest Ari Karen, a Principal at Offit Kurman and a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group.  Ari is an experienced litigator who represents financial institutions in both government investigations and litigation before state and federal trial and appellate courts nationwide. His practice is diverse, representing clients on matters concerning banking regulations, Dodd Frank financial reform laws, contractual disputes, employment and labor statutes, wage-hour class actions, fair lending matters, whistleblower complaints, among others. In addition to being a principal in the Offit Kurman law firm, he is also the CEO of Strategic Compliance Partners, an attorney-driven, mortgage compliance consulting firm. The first half of the program will feature, Joe Farr of MBSQuoteline providing a rate & market update, Alice Alvey of Indecomm Global Services providing a regulatory & legislative update as well as Paul Muolo of IMF News & Sam Garcia of Mortgage Daily giving us a quick overview of the latest news stories impacting our industry and Andy Schell, a/k/a "Profit Doctor" sharing ideas on how to improve your bottom line. Please tell others about this program and take a minute to share a link to this program with your friends and associates in the mortgage industry.  Thank you, David Lykken

On this edition of The ESI Report, host Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack welcomes Alex Buck, Discovery and Technology Counsel for Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP, Dave Walton, a Member in Cozen O'Connor's Labor and Employment Practice Group and Co-Chair of the firm's E-Discovery Task Force, and Jason Straight, Vice President of Legal Technologies Business Development for Kroll Ontrack, to discuss findings and best practices from the Fourth Annual ESI Trends Report published by Kroll Ontrack. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent Kelly Kubacki looks at the recent case of Voom HD Holdings v. Echostar Satellite.