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Class Action Stacking Is Not Permitted, U.S. Supreme Court Rules

June 11, 2018 | Legal Update Article

Once class action certification has been denied, a putative class member may not start a new class action beyond the applicable statute of limitations, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled, 9-0, in an opinion by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. China Agritech, Inc. v. Resh, No. 17-432 (June 11, 2018). Justice Sonia Sotomayor filed an opinion... Read More

By Stephanie L. Adler-Paindiris

Class Actions and Complex Litigation

OSHA Beryllium Standard in Construction

June 18, 2018 | Legal Update Article

On January 9, 2017, OSHA issued a final rule adopting a comprehensive standard for exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds. A separate standard was promulgated for general industry, construction, and shipyard industries. When OSHA first announced its intent to promulgate a beryllium standard for construction in 2015, the scope... Read More

By Tressi L. Cordaro

Workplace Safety and Health

What Vermont’s Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Means for Employers

June 21, 2018 | Legal Update Article

Vermont’s recreational marijuana law, which goes into effect on July 1, 2018, lifts penalties for individuals possessing limited amounts of marijuana. However, the new law does not require employers to tolerate marijuana possession or use in the workplace. Further, employers may continue to test for marijuana, though any adverse... Read More

By Kathryn J. Russo

Disability, Leave and Health Management

Construction Industry’s Ongoing Labor Shortage: Consider Implementing Non-Monetary Benefits

June 18, 2018 | Legal Update Article

Findings from the “Q2 2018 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index,” released June 5, 2018, show four straight quarters with more than 90 percent of contractors concerned over labor shortages. The construction industry, however, continues to experience significant economic opportunities. For example, the... Read More

By Tressi L. Cordaro

Employee Benefits

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William Anthony and Kevin Lauri Discuss Jackson Lewis' Leadership Transition Plan

June 19, 2018 | The American Lawyer

William Anthony and Kevin Lauri discuss their recent election as Co-Chairs of the firm, effective Jan. 1, 2019, in "Jackson Lewis Taps NYC, Albany Duo As Next Leaders," published by The American Lawyer.  Subscription may be required to view article   Read More

Jackson Lewis Featured as a Firm On Point with its Tech Game

May 2, 2018 | Legaltech News

Jackson Lewis is named among the firms who are leveraging technology to transform how they are engaged with clients in Legaltech News' "14 Ways Law Firms Are On-Point With Their Tech Game." Subscription may be required to view article Read More

Monica Khetarpal Discusses the #MeToo Legal Shift into Academia and Medicine

June 21, 2018 | Bloomberg BNA

Monica Khetarpal discusses the impact of the #MeToo movement in academia and medicine in "The Sciences Grapple With #MeToo Revelations, Recommendations," published by Bloomberg BNA. Subscription may be required to view article Read More