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See allNLRB General Counsel Asserts Non-Competes Violate the National Labor Relations Act
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel (GC) Jennifer Abruzzo’s efforts to alter the labor and employment landscape continue. The GC’s latest controversial enforcement memorandum (GC Memo 23-08) asserts that certain non-compete provisions in employment contracts and severance agreements violate the National... More
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U.S. Supreme Court: Federal Labor Law Does Not Bar State Torts for Intentional Destruction of Co. Property
The National Labor Relations Act does not preempt a company’s state tort claims alleging a union’s intentional destruction of company property during a labor dispute, the U.S. Supreme Court has held in an 8-1 decision. Glacier Northwest, Inc. v. Int’l Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union No. 174, No. 21-1449 (June 1,... More
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Minnesota Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, Protects Off-Duty Use
Under a new Minnesota law legalizing recreational marijuana, beginning August 1, 2023, individuals 21 years of age or older may possess or transport up to two ounces of cannabis flower in public and to possess up to two pounds of cannabis flower in the individual’s private residence, among other things. Minnesota has had a... More
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Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave, Sick Leave, Amended Pregnancy Accommodations
Minnesota has become the 12th state to adopt a statewide paid program for employees during family and medical leaves. It also joined the more than 40 state and local jurisdictions mandating paid sick leave. Eligible Minnesota employees will be entitled to up to 48 hours of paid sick and safe leave and 20 weeks of family leave... More
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See allJackson Lewis Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2023
NEW YORK, NY (June 1, 2023) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm and its attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 Edition of Chambers USA. Chambers and Partners, the world’s leading research and analytics firm for the legal profession, published its rankings of the... More
Stephanie L. Adler-Paindiris Recognized as a Florida Legal Award Honoree
ORLANDO, FL (May 24, 2023) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Stephanie L. Adler-Paindiris has been recognized by the Daily Business Review's 2023 Florida Legal Awards in the Distinguished Leaders category. The Daily Business Review hosts its annual Professional Excellence Awards... More
Jackson Lewis Names Daniel D. Barker Managing Principal of Milwaukee and Madison Offices
MILWAUKEE, WI (May 23, 2022) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Daniel D. Barker has been elevated to managing principal of the firm’s Milwaukee and Madison, Wis. offices. Daniel succeeds Mark P. Tilkins, who is relocating to the firm’s Dallas office, where he will be a key... More