By Gerald L. Maatman, Timothy F. Haley, and Ashley K. Laken
Seyfarth Synopsis: True to his word, the Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice has announced the first of a number of anticipated no-poach enforcement actions. While this was a civil proceeding, the Department of Justice has said that in some
Continue Reading DOJ Announces First Of A Number Of Anticipated No-Poach Enforcement Actions – What Should Employers Do Now?
By Timothy F. Haley and Ashley K. Laken
Seyfarth Synopsis: Criminal prosecution of “no-poaching/no-hire” agreements appears imminent. Employers should investigate their hiring and compensation practices to ensure compliance with recent antitrust pronouncements.
Background
In October 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) under the Obama Administration issued a joint Antitrust Guidance for Human Resource
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Seyfarth Synopsis: Each year the American Tort Reform Association (“ATRA”) publishes its “Judicial Hellholes Report” that focuses on litigation problems in state court systems and challenges for corporate defendants in the fair and unbiased administration of justice. The ATRA’s 2017 Report was recently published; a copy is here, as well as an executive summary
Continue Reading The 2017 Judicial Hellholes Report Is Out And Makes For An Interesting Read
Seyfarth Synopsis: Vote today for Seyfarth’s Workplace Class Action blog for the ABA Journal Blawg 100 Award.
Voting is open for the American Bar Association’s annual 100 Best Legal Blogs competition, and we hope you will cast your vote today to help Seyfarth’s Workplace Class Action blog get on the ABA’s list for 2017.
As many of you may know,
Continue Reading Calling All Readers! The Workplace Class Action Blog Is In The Running For The ABA Journal Blawg 100 Award!
Seyfarth Synopsis: Employees are only human — misconduct, theft, harassment, discrimination, and even criminal conduct are a fact of life, even in the workplace. Companies confronted with allegations of workplace misconduct must consider the manner of responding to the allegations and the means by which they will be investigated.
Businesses suffer millions of dollars in losses each year due
Continue Reading Dealing With Problem Employees and Employee Problems: What Employers Need To Know
On February 9, 2017, Seyfarth Shaw hosted a signal event regarding workplace class action litigation in 2016 and the implications for employers looking to anticipate and prepare for workplace trends in 2017.
Vickie Lipnic, the newly appointed Acting Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, joined Jerry Maatman in launching Seyfarth’s 2017 Workplace Class Action Litigation Report. Vickie has been
Continue Reading Workplace Class Action Event Featuring Jerry Maatman and EEOC Acting Chair Victoria Lipnic
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Christina M. Janice, Michael W. Stevens, and Kylie R. Byron
Make no mistake, the role of Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court profoundly impacts the balance of power among the branches of our government. Now, with the untimely passing of Justice Antonin Scalia on February 13, the void created in the balance
Continue Reading What Employers Need To Know About Supreme Court Issues After The Passing Of Justice Scalia
Seyfarth’s Workplace Class Action Blog is a one-of-a-kind reference site and thought leadership forum that analyzes the latest trends in complex employment litigation. The Workplace Class Action blog is also one of the primary vehicles for disseminating Seyfarth’s Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report. We were honored this year with a review of our Report by Employment Practices Liability Consultant
Continue Reading Nominate The Workplace Class Action Blog For The Expert Institute’s 2015 Best Legal Blog Award!
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. and Lorie Almon
We wanted to share a new, significant development with our loyal blog readers — Seyfarth’s Labor & Employment Practice Group has just been recognized for excellence by one of the most prestigious awards in the legal profession.
The Seyfarth L&E practice group was named Labor & Employment Team of the Year at
Continue Reading Chambers Selects Seyfarth As The Employment Law Practice Group Of The Year In 2015
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. and Jennifer A. Riley
On December 22, 2014, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued yet another decision in EEOC v. CRST Van Expedited, Inc., No. 13-3159, 2014 U.S. App. LEXIS 24130 (8th Cir. Dec. 22, 2014). This time, the Eighth Circuit reversed and remanded the district court’s previous order directing
Continue Reading The CRST Saga Continues: Eighth Circuit Overturns $4.7 Million Fee Award Against EEOC And Remands
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