Drug Distributors May Find Themselves Without a Defense
12/23/15
By: Michael Bruyere and Kristian Smith
Rising prescription drug abuse has put drug distributors under scrutiny in the last few years. Now, pharmaceutical companies are being sued for the economic costs associated with the epidemic, but they may not be …
Zenefits Offering Payouts to Former Employees Not Paid Out for PTO
12/17/15
By: Allison Shrallow
The perks of working at a startup know no bounds. From restaurant-quality meals, in-office massages, yoga classes, transportation, and beer and wine on tap to game rooms, dog-friendly offices, and casual dress code, startup culture blurs the …
When is Housework Not Housework? Differences in Interpreting Georgia and Federal Minimum Wage Laws
12/17/15
By: Michael Hill
When it comes to interpreting statutes, the devil is in the details. The Georgia Supreme Court ruled recently that employees for third-party providers of in-home personal care services were not prohibited from receiving Georgia’s minimum wage even …
Litigation Could Force Flesh-Detection Injury Mitigation Technology Into All Tablesaws
12/15/15
By: Dan Nicholson
Following a big win for plaintiff, William Anderson, against Ryobi and Homelite manufacturer, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. in Florida last month, the internet has been buzzing on what lies ahead for table saw manufacturers and consumers …
A Bumpy Road Ahead: More Uber Drivers to Join Misclassification Class Action Lawsuit
12/11/15
By: Allison Shrallow
Living in San Francisco, the mecca of all things tech, can make a person very accustomed to getting everything on-demand. Need groceries? Use Instacart. Want someone to clean your home? Try Handy. Looking for a date? Consider …