This year’s edition reflects relative consistency of national trends with the prior year. While aggregate transaction activity nationally in 2011 was only marginally higher than in 2010, we are pleased that our clients…more
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in United States v. Home Concrete & Supply, LLC, Sup. Ct. No. 11-139 (Apr. 25, 2012) is a victory for taxpayers on the statute of limitations for federal tax assessments. The Supreme Court…more
Premarital sex is not protected activity under Title VII. But it can lead to pregnancy, which is a protected status under Title VII. Which raises the question: can an employer use an employee’s pregnancy as evidence of…more
On May 4, 2012, Governor Scott signed into law HB 503, the last of the growth management bills highlighted in our Practice Update of March 30, 2012, Florida Legislative Session Clarifies Growth Management, Provides New…more
According to a D.C. federal court, another regulation issued by the National Labor Relations Board (the "Board") is unlawful. This time, the Board's so-called "quickie election" rule, which would shorten the time period between…more
Due to the ever changing and broadly applied federal estate tax laws, families can face dire and catastrophic consequences, such as a forced-sale of assets at less than optimal values, even with extensive advance planning…more
On April 30, 2012, the National Labor Relations Board ("Board") issued a complaint alleging that 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. violated the National Labor Relations Act ("Act") by requiring that all employment disputes be resolved…more
With the summer almost upon us, private, for-profit companies may be thinking of high school or college students as a resource for unpaid labor, through "summer internships." This is almost always unlawful!
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A "pay-for-delay" settlement agreement, also referred to as a reverse payment agreement, is a type of patent litigation settlement in which a patent holder pays an allegedly infringing generic drug company to delay entering the…more
Using arrest and conviction records as a basis for employment decisions may violate Title VII if employers fail to take certain precautionary measures, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's latest…more
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has updated its enforcement guidance on employers’ use of arrest and conviction records in making employment decisions.
The enforcement guidance consolidates and clarifies prior…more
Since the enactment of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, the Division of Corporate Finance of the SEC has issued three sets of Frequently Asked Questions related to the JOBS Act, addressing general questions related to…more
Yesterday, NLRB Acting General Counsel Lafe Solomon outlined how regional offices will implement new representation case procedures that take effect on Monday, April 30. Of benefit to employers, the guidance covers the entire…more
The EEOC has ruled that claims of discrimination based on transgender status, also known as “gender identity,” are protected by Title VII.
In a decision issued on April 20, 2012, the agency found that the claims of Mia Macy…more
The EEOC has ruled that claims of discrimination based on transgender status, also known as “gender identity,” are cognizable under Title VII.
In a decision issued on April 20, 2012, the agency found that the claims of Mia…more
