Richard Cortizas, a partner in the Corporate Practice Group in the New Orleans office, was mentioned in the Bloomberg Law column, “Wake Up Call: Elite U.S. Firms Ride ‘Frenzy’ of Dealmaking,” on his recent appointment as the first Chief Diversity Officer of Jones Walker.
Jones Walker Included in BTI Consulting Group’s Most Recommended Law Firms 2021
We are pleased that Jones Walker was included in BTI Consulting Group’s Most Recommended Law Firms 2021, a comprehensive report compiled based on BTI’s annual survey of more than 350 general counsel at large organizations across 15 industry segments.
Updated CDC Guidance on Quarantine Length for Exposed Individuals
On July 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance for the employment setting for a fully vaccinated individual who is asymptomatic but was in close contact with someone with COVID-19. While isolation is still not recommended, the CDC now recommends that the individual get
EEOC Allows Covid-19 Vaccination Incentives: What to Know
Jane Heidingsfelder, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, and Jacob Pritt, an associate in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, published the article, “EEOC Allows Covid-19 Vaccination Incentives: What to Know,” in Bloomberg Law Daily Labor Report.
Tips for Continued Compliance with OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidelines
Jane Heidingsfelder, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, authored the article “Tips for Continued Compliance with OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidelines” published in the Louisiana Associated General Contractors’ summer magazine.
Cortizas and Hines Quoted in Law360 Article on Cortizas’ Appointment as Chief Diversity Officer
Richard Cortizas, a partner in the Corporate Practice Group in New Orleans office, and Bill Hines, managing partner of Jones Walker, were quoted in the Law360 article, “Jones Walker Appoints Corporate Partner As Diversity Chief,” about Richard’s appointment as Chief Diversity Officer of the firm.
Jones Walker Appoints Richard Cortizas as Chief Diversity Officer
Jones Walker LLP proudly names New Orleans partner Richard Cortizas as the firm’s first Chief Diversity Officer to lead a dedicated team focused on the firm’s longstanding commitment to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace and culture.
Raush Presents as a Panelist for ABA Webinar on Work-Life Balance During COVID-19 Pandemic
Tiffany Raush, a partner on the Construction Industry Team in the Houston office, served as a panelist for the American Bar Association’s webinar “Challenges and Opportunities Women Face within the Legal Profession:
Unchecked Boxes on EEOC Charge Form Sink Claims
Minia Gussman, an associate in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, wrote the article “Unchecked Boxes on EEOC Charge Form Sink Claims,” republished by HR Daily Advisor.
Gussman Authors Article on Dismissed Discrimination and Retaliation Claims
Minia Gussman, an associate in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, wrote the article “Unchecked Boxes on EEOC Charge Form Sink Claims,” republished by HR Daily Advisor. Minia reviews a recent decision by the US Fifth Circuit of Appeals upholding dismissal where a former hospital employee’s sex discrimination and retaliation claims were dismissed because he neglected to check the boxes on the EEOC charge form resulting in the employer not being put on notice of the claims.
Jones Walker LLP Recognized in the 2021 Legal 500 United States Guide
Jones Walker LLP is pleased to announce that the firm and 25 attorneys have been recommended in the 2021 Legal 500 United States guide.
“5th Circuit Rejects Fired Transgender Employee’s Bias Claim,” HRLaws.com
Jacob Pritt, an associate in the Labor & Employment Practice Group in the New Orleans office, authored the HRLaws.com article “5th Circuit Rejects Fired Transgender Employee’s Bias Claim.”
OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare and Updates Guidance for All Industries
The long-awaited response from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to COVID-19 is finally here! On June 10, 2021, OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) focusing on protecting healthcare workers from COVID-19, along with updated guidance for general industry to assist employers whose workers are not yet vaccinated. Both the ETS and the guidance follow the most recent guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, so none of these regulations should come as a surprise.
Pritt Authors HRLaws.com Article on Transgender Employee Bias
Jacob Pritt, an associate in the Labor & Employment Practice Group in the New Orleans office, authored the HRLaws.com article “5th Circuit Rejects Fired Transgender Employee’s Bias Claim.”
Insurance Brokers and COVID-19 Shutdowns
In a recent case, Judge Barry Ashe gave a thorough summary of the Louisiana law for claims against insurance brokers for failing to obtain coverage for COVID-19 government mandated shutdowns. B&P Rest. Grp., LLC v. Eagan Ins. Agency, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 88330 (E.D. La. May 10, 2021).
The case
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