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Jackson Lewis Trial Attorneys Secure Favorable Verdict
After a three week trial and two days of deliberation, a jury found that the plaintiff did not meet his burden of proof that he was terminated in retaliation for making a complaint under the False Claims Act.
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Jackson Lewis Launches ESG Group
Companies are increasingly being asked by regulators, investors, employees and the public about their position on ESG topics. As a result, employers require assistance with assessing and evaluating their policies and standards to develop thoughtful approaches to these issues that are consistent with their culture and philosophy.
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Vaccine Mandate Litigation Tracker
September 2022 marked the highest number yet of new lawsuits challenging employer vaccine mandates. Jackson Lewis continues to track these new cases, which show no sign of a slowdown.
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Top Five Labor Law Developments for February 2023
The National Labor Relations Board reinstated its previous standard for restricting employee severance agreements. McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (2023). The Board’s ruling applies to all severance agreements for employees covered by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and restricts certain confidentiality and non-... More
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Robotic Systems Compel OSHA to Consider Revising Its Lockout/Tagout Standard
Manufacturers’ increasingly advanced robotic systems have made the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) standard for the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) impractical, even obsolete, in many workplaces. The new technology is forcing change in a standard that appears among the top 10 cited by OSHA... More
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Weeding Out Employees: The Ups and Downs of Drug-Testing Manufacturing Workforce
Finding and keeping dependable employees has always been a priority for employers. For manufacturers, drug testing is a tried-and-true method of weeding out employees who may be less dependable. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and changing laws have significantly impacted the employment landscape. Now might be a good time for... More
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$35M SEC Settlement Underscores Processes, Procedures Ensuring Appropriate Public Disclosures
In a $35 million settlement that emphasizes the “S” for social in Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues in public filings, publicly traded video game developer Activision Blizzard, Inc. has agreed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pay to resolve the company’s alleged failure to... More
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See allJackson Lewis Appoints New Leadership in Hartford Office
HARTFORD, CT (March 14, 2023) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce James F. Shea has been elevated to Hartford office managing principal (OMP). Jim succeeds Tanya A. Bovée, who is stepping down to focus on her growing practice. Allison P. Dearington will assume the role of office... More
Jackson Lewis Names Jason C. Gavejian Berkeley Heights Office Managing Principal
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ (March 10, 2023) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Jason C. Gavejian has been elevated to Berkeley Heights office managing principal (OMP). Jason, who also co-leads the firm’s national Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity group, succeeds Richard J. Cino, who is stepping down to... More
Jackson Lewis Appoints New Leadership in New York City
NEW YORK CITY, NY (March 10, 2023) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Douglas J. Klein has been elevated to New York City office managing principal (OMP). Doug succeeds Lori D. Bauer, who is stepping down to focus on her growing practice. Dana G. Weisbrod will assume the role of office litigation... More