FordHarrison LLP, one of the nation’s largest management side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce Loren C. Locke in the firm’s Atlanta office has been named partner effective January 1, 2021.
Archives for March 10, 2021
Aaron Zandy Named Regional Managing Partner of Six Florida Offices
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that Aaron Zandy (Orlando) has been named a Regional Managing Partner, supervising six of the firm’s Florida offices. Aaron has served as Office Managing Partner for Orlando since 2015, and will now have the additional responsibility of overseeing the Jacksonville, Melbourne, Miami, Tampa, and West Palm Beach offices.
Spell Quoted on COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccinations Article in Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Maggie Spell, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, was recently quoted in the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report article “Mandate or Not? The Question Vexing Employers Over COVID-19 Vaccine.”
PREP Act and COVID-19 Vaccinations: Health and Human Services Department Clears Way to Assist
Individuals and organizations that want to play a role in administering countermeasures to combat a disease or combat a public health emergency, such as COVID-19, worry about the potential legal exposure.
Returning to the Office in the Financial Industry
As COVID-19 vaccinations progress and as our economic and social lives begin to return to normal, employers are faced with new challenges.
Biden Administration to Review Title IX Policies and Regulations and Establish Gender Policy Council
The Department of Education has been directed to review all policies on sex and gender discrimination (including sexual violence) in schools under an executive order issued by the Biden administration on March 8, 2021.
2021 Employment Law Certificate Series – March 31, 2021
Now in its seventh year, we hope that you will join us for the 2021 Employment Law Certificate Series certification series as we expand upon content covered in previous programs to deliver more in-depth and advanced educational sessions across a range of areas critical to mitigating disputes and building highly effective and productive workplaces.
Tanya Bovée Joins Women Lawyers in Leadership Panel
Tanya Bovée is spotlighted for her contributions to a panel comprised of female Asian American lawyers from the Connecticut Asian Pacific Bar Association hosted by the University of Connecticut Pan Asian Council to commemorate Women’s History Month in “Increasing representation of Asian American women in the field of law,” published by The Daily Campus.
Joseph Lazzarotti, Jason Gavejian and Maya Atrakchi Discuss VCDPA
Joseph Lazzarotti, Jason Gavejian and Maya Atrakchi discuss the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act in “Virginia Governor Signs Consumer Privacy Law,” published by SHRM.
Travis DeHaven Discusses Jackson Lewis’ Employee Benefits Group
Travis DeHaven discusses the breadth of experience he brings to Jackson Lewis’ Employee Benefits group and his plans for the firm’s growing practice in this space in “Jackson Lewis’ DeHaven On Bulking Up In The Atlanta Market,” published by Law360.
Jeremy Schneider Discusses Business Development in the Legal Profession
Jeremy Schneider discusses best practices for building name recognition, business development and private network expansion in the legal profession in “Jeremy Schneider: Building a Book of Business in a Big Firm,” broadcast by the Be That Lawyer Podcast.
There’s No Leaving It at the Office: Workplace Harassment When Working from Home
March 11, 2021 marks one year since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, and for many employees it also marks one year of working from home. According to Upwork’s “Future of the Workforce Pulse Report,” 26.7 percent of Americans are expected to be working remotely through 2021, and by 2025 more than 36 million will be doing so – an 87 percent increase from pre-pandemic levels.
CDF Webinar: Developments, Updates and Predictions on Trade Secret and Non-Compete Laws for 2021
As enforcement of non-compete agreements and non-solicitation provisions have become more challenging in California, trade secret protection becomes more important to protect your company’s assets. In addition, due to the pandemic and the popularity of remote work, it is even more important today for small and large companies to actively protect their invaluable assets and guard against employees who threaten to unfairly compete against your business.
Please join CDF Labor Law’s seasoned trade secret litigators, Dan M. Forman, Ashley A. Halberda and Denisha P. McKenzie, for this complimentary webinar during which they will explore the newest legal developments and important precautions to undertake related to:
– The Californication against Non-Competes in employment;
– Federal legislation against enforcement of Non-Competes in employment;
– Court decisions expanding the restrictions against Non-Competes to non-solicitation of employees;
– Protecting trade secrets in the COVID Era; and
– The latest chapter from civil litigation, arbitration, bankruptcy and criminal proceedings.
Having a strategy for your trade secrets and non-competes is essential before there is a threat. Protect your company – Register today to reserve your spot.
What Happens to Your Mental Health When You Can’t Pay Your Rent?
Research suggests that increasing the minimum wage could help lower suicide rates.
Police Unions Won Power Using His Playbook. Now He’s Negotiating the Backlash.
As officer perks and protections draw new scrutiny, an architect of longtime police bargaining tactics says unions are at risk of losing it all.