Key Points The EFASASHA will invalidate most contractual provisions requiring the arbitration of claims alleging sexual assault or sexual harassment. The law will also invalidate pre-dispute joint-action waivers that relate...more
In this episode, the second of three building on Akin Gump’s annual Top 10 Topics for Directors report, partner Lauren Leyden discusses the #MeToo movement and its impact on the corporate world.
Among the topics covered:
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3/19/2019
/ #MeToo ,
Allegations ,
Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Board Members ,
Board of Directors ,
C-Suite Executives ,
Complaint Procedures ,
Corporate Culture ,
Crisis Management ,
Employee Misconduct ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Internal Controls ,
Internal Investigations ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Sexual Harassment
In 2018, victims and their supporters decried sexual harassment in the workplace. They argued for the right, the freedom, the luxury to work without fear of gender-based harassment or discrimination. Prominent and powerful...more
2/7/2019
/ #MeToo ,
Acquisitions ,
Board of Directors ,
Buyers ,
Clawbacks ,
Controlling Stockholders ,
Corporate Culture ,
Corporate Officers ,
Due Diligence ,
Employee Misconduct ,
Employee Representatives ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Mergers ,
Risk Assessment ,
Sellers ,
Sexual Harassment
Key Points -
- The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint against Bridgewater Associates, challenging contractual provisions of a type that are commonplace at hedge funds and private equity firms.
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