It’s become increasingly common for businesses to subcontract workers to perform jobs at a location that is shared with the business or other neutral third parties.
Location matters. Some states are more protective of policyholder or consumer interests than others. And so, where the case is ultimately litigated, and what law applies, can have profound implications for a policyholder’s recovery.
Historically, a majority of states have allowed employers to use restrictive covenants with physicians—and only a handful of states (among them: Delaware, Massachusetts, and Rhode island) have prohibited that practice in whole or in part.
Every time a plaintiff files a FLSA lawsuit, they seek a third year, one longer than the usual two year statute of limitations, claiming that the violations were “willful.” It has become a matter of course and defendant attorneys must begin any settlement negotiations knowing that the amount cla
Partner Charles J. (Chaz) Lavelle recently shared a presentation entitled "Captive Insurance Federal Tax Developments" at the Captive Owners’ Forum. His remarks included review and analysis of why large captives should care about IRS§831(b) activity, among other key developments.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act has for over a decade been a source of significant legal risk for any business that communicates with consumers by phone or text.
As proof that a little disclosure can go a long way, the SEC, on May 10, 2021, announced a settlement with an investment adviser to a registered investment company that was sanctioned for undisclosed conflicts of interest.
On May 5, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the “New York Health and Essential Rights” or “HERO” Act, adding new infectious disease prevention requirements for employers.
