Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

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230 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Suite 2400
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1557, United States
Phone: 404.525.8622
Fax: 404.525.6955
Areas Of Practice
  • Class Action
  • Government
  • Immigration Law
  • Labor & Employment Law
  • Workers' Compensation
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Other U.S. Locations
  • Alabama
  • California
  • D.C.
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Kansas
  • Massachusetts
  • Missouri
  • New Jersey
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Virginia
  • Wisconsin
Number of Attorneys
200+ Attorneys

DOL has authority to include salary threshold when determining exempt status, appeals court says

During 2024 we have reported on several high-profile cases that have challenged wage-related regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor – including tips, independent contractors, and the white-collar exemptions to the…more
 /  Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law

FTC amendments to Health Breach Notification Rule are now in effect

On April 24, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it had finalized changes to its Health Breach Notification Rule - to address emerging technologies. Specifically, the Rule was broadened to (1) apply to entities not…more
 /  Consumer Protection, Health, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology

Miss Mannerly's five tips for political peace in the workplace

Election Day is almost upon us, Gentle Reader. Behave! Dear Miss Mannerly: My employees have strong political views, and since the Presidential debate the other night, they are out of control. They are split about evenly…more
 /  Labor & Employment Law

Federal court dismisses one of first post-SFFA lawsuits alleging “reverse” discrimination

Spoiler alert: DEI policy wasn't enough to establish discrimination. Five journalists who were formerly employed with Gannett Co., Inc., alleged that the media company’s diversity policies resulted in “reverse”…more
 /  Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Labor & Employment Law

Data collection on corporate websites is a litigation risk

Businesses continue to be subjected to a steady stream of consumer class action lawsuits alleging improper collection or disclosure of information from their websites. A variety of laws and legal claims are used to support the…more
 /  Communications & Media Law, Consumer Protection, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology

Workplace drug/alcohol policies in a legal weed world: 10 easy steps

Easy? Ha! Last week, I posted about “fun” facts related to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. That post was an prelude to what I’ll talk about today: What employers ought to do. As I pointed out last week, marijuana is still…more
 /  Labor & Employment Law, Health

Don’t let a bad employee’s protected activity lead you into the twilight zone.

You are about to enter another dimension. A journey into the world of discrimination and retaliation. Consider, if you will, the case of an employee who suspects that he or she is about to be fired or demoted for misconduct or…more
 /  Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law

Five tactics to dispel negative stereotypes of DEI

Wait, not everything about DEI on the internet is true? For organizations that desire to retain or implement DEI practices, it is vital to address common misperceptions or negative stereotypes about DEI. When DEI policies are…more
 /  Business Organizations, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law

LA County Fair Chance Ordinance takes effect today. Here's what you need to know.

Big changes are in store. In an effort to further promote fair hiring practices, Los Angeles County adopted a new Fair Chance Ordinance for the unincorporated areas of the County. This ordinance, which takes effect today,…more
 /  Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law

Back to School: 3 Essential Employee Trainings [Video]

Back to school season isn't just for the kids! Employee and management trainings are an essential tool for keeping your workplace running smoothly and compliant with employment, cybersecurity, and data privacy laws. In this…more
 /  Labor & Employment Law, Privacy

Drugs and alcohol in the workplace: Five fun facts

Sober up, folks! Here we go. With the legalization of marijuana and cannabis products in so many states, dealing with substance abuse in the workplace has become ridiculously complicated. This is the first of a two-part post…more
 /  Labor & Employment Law

After 16 years, BIPA is amended to limit potential damages for violations

Laura Balson in our Chicago office recently discussed an amendment to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. At that time, the Illinois House and Senate had passed an amendment to Illinois Biometric Information Privacy…more
 /  Consumer Protection, Labor & Employment Law, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology

Fifth Circuit vacates DOL regs regarding tipped employees

On Friday, August 23, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated a Final Rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor that sought to restrict when employers could claim a “tip credit” under…more
 /  Labor & Employment Law

Ten ways to avoid challenges to DEI initiatives

How prepared is your organization? Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies have faced increased…more
 /  Civil Rights, Education Law, Labor & Employment Law, Government Contracting

The FTC noncompete ban is dead. Here are five steps employers should take now.

You no doubt have heard that on August 20, a federal judge in the Northern District of Texas set aside the Rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission that sought to ban virtually all noncompetition agreements as unfair methods…more
 /  Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Civil Procedure, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment Law
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