Six Steps to Stop FLSA Cases that are Plaguing Employers
2/1/12
By Ben Mathis
The dramatic growth of cases alleging employees did not receive all payments due under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) continues to show no signs of slowing. The number of FLSA cases has more than tripled in …
Opportunities and Risks for Contractors in a Rebounding Economy
2/1/12
By Kamy Molavi
Despite periodic reports of Europe’s progress in dealing with the Greek sovereign debt debacle, neither Greece nor other (and larger) European economies are out of the woods, and the continent may be on the verge of another …
Is $25 Billion Enough to Cure the Mortgage Crisis?
2/1/12
By Stephanie Stewart
On January 23, 2012, state attorneys general from across the country received the draft of a proposed $25 billion settlement agreement with the nation’s largest banks that would substantially restructure foreclosure and mortgage services practices. The five …
Over There, But Still Here–U.S. Employment Laws in the Global Workplace
2/1/12
By Mary Anne Ackourey and La’Vonda McLean
The globalization of American business activities has resulted in employers increasing the number of employees they place on international assignments. This presents a unique challenge regarding the applicability of United States employment laws …
Ticking Time Bomb: Defusing the Ineffective Litigation Hold Letter
2/1/12
By Sun Choy and David Cole
The pitfalls of e-discovery are real. The failure to preserve electronically stored information after receiving notice of litigation or once litigation becomes reasonably foreseeable may have serious consequences, including costly and potentially devastating sanctions …