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Supreme Court Overturns Roe and Casey
U.S. Supreme Court has held the U.S. Constitution does not protect the right to obtain an abortion. Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturns nearly 50 years of precedent from the Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania v. Casey on the issue.
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Celebrating Pride in 2022
During Pride month we explore coming out in the workplace and allyship through shared personal journeys and how to build a roadmap for allyship in your organization this June and going forward.
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SCOTUS Deals Blow to PAGA
The Supreme Court opinion in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana dealt a blow to California’s Private Attorneys General Act creating an immediate impact on employers in California.
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OSHA Turns Up the Heat on Enforcement
With the goal of mitigating employee exposure to heat hazards in the workplace, OSHA has issued a new indoor and outdoor enforcement initiative and has increased inspections and enforcement activity across over 70 industries.
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Jackson Lewis Secures Top National Rankings in Chambers USA 2022
The firm and its attorneys have been recognized in Chambers USA, a prestigious annual guide ranking the leading law firms in the U.S.
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Vaccine Mandate Litigation Tracker
This new tracker provides employers with the latest information on pending COVID-19 vaccination mandate litigation, with a focus on the lawsuits arising from vaccine requirements implemented by employers.
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Class Action Trends Report June 2022
In this issue of the Class Action Trends Report, Jackson Lewis attorneys discuss recent developments in arbitration and their impact on employment class actions. These include the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, several impactful U.S. Supreme Court decisions, and the emergence of mass... More
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U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe and Casey: What This Decision Means for Employers
As many expected based on the draft opinion that was leaked months ago, the U.S. Supreme Court has held the U.S. Constitution does not protect the right to obtain an abortion. Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, No. 19-1392 (June 24, 2022). Dobbs overturns nearly 50 years of precedent from the Court’s decision... More
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Colorado’s New Non-Compete Law Signed by Governor, Will Go into Effect on August 10, 2022
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed HB 22-1317 into law on June 8, 2022. The new law significantly limits the enforceability of non-compete agreements executed after August 10, 2022 — the law’s effective date — for employers with employees working or living in Colorado. (For details of the new law, see our article,... More
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COVID-19 Pandemic is Not a ‘Natural Disaster’ Under WARN Act, Federal Appeals Court Holds
Is the COVID-19 pandemic a “natural disaster” for purposes of the notice exception of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act? “No,” says the first federal appeals court to rule on the issue. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has held that the COVID-19 pandemic is not a... More
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See allMarla N. Presley Voted President-Elect of Allegheny County Bar Association
PITTSBURGH, PA (June 29, 2022) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Pittsburgh Office Managing Principal and Litigation Manager Marla N. Presley has been elected as President-Elect of the Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA) for the 2022 term. Marla will be sworn into office on July 1 and her term... More
Jackson Lewis Adds Charles H. Wilson as Houston Office Managing Principal
HOUSTON, TX (June 22, 2022) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Charles H. Wilson has joined the firm as Office Managing Principal in Houston. Charles joins the firm from Littler and has almost 25 years of experience in employment litigation. “Charles is a seasoned litigator and... More
Jackson Lewis Earns #16 Spot on The American Lawyer's Diversity Scorecard
NEW YORK, NY (June 14, 2022) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm jumped to #16 on The American Lawyer’s 2022 Diversity Scorecard, moving up 60 spots from the previous year. The Scorecard ranks law firms based on percentage of diverse lawyers in their U.S. offices. “The key to... More