Updated: Aug 11, 2021 -
Bob Odenkirk, one of my favorite actors who stars as morally challenged criminal defense attorney Saul Goodman on Better Call Saul, was rushed to the hospital last week after suffering a heart...more
With the Memorial Day holiday weekend came the release of Disney’s next sure-to-be blockbuster movie, Cruella. Based on the classic animated film 101 Dalmatians, Cruella tells the story of Cruella de Vil, the evil...more
In the midst of our pandemic-induced self-isolation and, in many cases, mandatory shelter-in-place orders, some of you have probably used this time to better yourselves. Perhaps you’ve tried out some new recipes or began an...more
On July 7, 2019, the U.S. women’s soccer team won its second consecutive World Cup championship and its fourth world championship overall. The team used the win as another opportunity to protest what it perceives to be pay...more
7/18/2019
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Athletes ,
Consumer Complaint Management ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Pay ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
Internal Reporting ,
Pay Discrimination ,
Pay Gap ,
Retaliation ,
Risk Management ,
Soccer ,
Wage and Hour
Roseanne Barr, known for her big mouth and abrasive humor, is no stranger to controversy. (I still cringe when I recall her rendition of the national anthem.) Unfortunately for her, and the more than 200 people who worked on...more
6/6/2018
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Popular ,
Racist Remarks ,
Risk Management ,
Social Media ,
Social Media Policy ,
Television Shows ,
Termination ,
Willful Misconduct
In a move as tone-deaf as some of the singers vying to compete on American Idol, pop princess Katy Perry cajoled a kiss from 19-year-old contestant Benjamin Glaze without his permission. Perry, who serves as one of the three...more
The avalanche of complaints emboldened by the #metoo movement shows no sign of relenting, and many caught in its cross-hairs have been unceremoniously fired or forced to resign based on allegations of harassment. Of course,...more