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Expand Your Confidentiality ClauseCommercial Leasing Law & StrategyConfidentiality clauses are a common component of real estate management agreements, agency agreements, leases and many other agreements relating to commercial property. Nevertheless, they can leave parties with the uneasy feeling that comes from dealing with the unknown.
Conflicts of Interest Between an Insurer and Its InsuredThe Insurance Coverage Law BulletinThis article examines potential conflicts of interest between an insurer and its insured and the extent of an insured’s right to its own independent counsel in such circumstances. This article also discusses other situations that may raise conflicts of interest between an insurer and an insured sufficient to trigger a right to independent counsel. Finally, it considers whether the insurer or the insured has the right to select that counsel.
Work Overtime to Ensure That Your Unauthorized Employees Do NotThe Corporate CounselorTthe federal Court of Appeals in New York ruled earlier this year that an employer cannot necessarily avoid liability for overtime wages — even if its policy requires prior approval for overtime work, and even if the employer did not have actual knowledge that its employees were working overtime hours. This article looks at the court’s recent decision.
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Perceived Mental Impairment in the WorkplaceEmployers who take action because there are rumors that a certain employee is "crazy," "psycho" or "nuts" often find themselves the subject of an Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit facing claims that they regarded the individual as mentally disabled. What’s an employer to do?
CA High Court Brightens Rule Against Non-Compete PactsIn a ruling long awaited by the employment law sector, the California Supreme Court effectively rejected the use of most non-competition agreements in California. This article is an analysis of the ruling.
New York Strengthens Wage LawsPart One of this article discussed the changes in New York Labor Law (NYLL) pertaining to commissioned sales personnel. The conclusion herein addresses the other changes made by the law.
Think Twice Before Reading Your Employees’ Text MessagesA recent decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has provided a loud wake-up call to employers who wish to monitor employee communications. In Quon v. Arch Wireless Operating Co, Inc. et al., the court held that the City of Ontario, CA, violated the state and federal constitutional privacy rights of its police officers when it reviewed their personal text messages.
Office Romances and ‘Love Contracts’A consenting romantic or sexual relationship between two employees, and especially between a manager/supervisor and an employee, may lead to complications, difficulties and legal problems for all concerned — the employees, the manager/supervisor and the company. Hence the "love contract."
VerdictsRecent rulings of importance to you and your practice.
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