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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and... more +

Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings. less -

A Contractor’s Guide to Successfully Navigating Non-Payment, Suspensions/Stop-Work Orders, Terminations for Convenience,...

McCarter & English Blog: Government Contracts... on 3/10/2025

Well, it is certainly an interesting time to be a federal government contractor. In the last few weeks, we have seen Executive Orders (EOs) flying fast and furious, and a lot of other activity impacting federal government...more

Comprehensive Checklist to Help Businesses Prepare for Soccer’s 2026 World Cup

Fisher Phillips on 1/10/2025

Visitors from around the world will descend on the U.S., Mexico, and Canada next year as the three countries jointly host FIFA's 2026 World Cup -- and your business might want to start preparing already. It’s being billed as...more

Comprehensive Checklist to Help Businesses Prepare for Soccer’s 2026 World Cup

Fisher Phillips on 10/11/2024

Less than two years from now, visitors from around the world will descend on the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, as the three countries jointly host FIFA’s 2026 World Cup – and your business might want to start preparing already....more

Supply Chain Survival Series: Remedies for Breach of Contract (Article #14)

Quarles & Brady LLP on 8/9/2024

We have previously discussed the obligations a non-breaching party has to mitigate its own damages in the event of a contract breach. Assuming a party has mitigated its damages, this article discusses the potential remedies...more

Wired For Success: How Recent Development in the Semiconductor Industry Can Shape Immigration Programs

Akerman LLP - HR Defense on 6/6/2024

America runs on semiconductors, also known informally as chips. Chips are integral to the cars we drive, the planes we fly, the systems that defend our country, and the computers that every single industry, from manufacturing...more

Samsung’s $45 Billion Texas Chipmaking Facility: A Goldmine and Minefield for Contractors

Gray Reed on 6/4/2024

Texas is currently experiencing one of the largest, most significant construction development projects with Samsung Semiconductor Chipmaking Facility in Taylor, Texas. According to a recent article by Justin Sayers, posted in...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 4, April 2023

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 5/1/2023

Here are the Top Risks for the Construction and Engineering Sector - “Business interruption/supply chain disruption and natural catastrophes are the top risks for the construction and engineering industry, followed by the...more

Transportation and Supply Chain Snapshot: NLRB’s Proposed Joint Employer Rule Will Pose New Challenges for Employers

Fisher Phillips on 11/10/2022

This FP Transportation and Supply Chain Snapshot is intended to ensure industry employers are aware of an impending rule from the National Labor Relations Board that could upend the way you do business. The agency is seeking...more

[Webinar] Annual Construction Law Forum - November 10th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm PDT

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP on 10/14/2022

You are invited to join Procopio’s Construction & Infrastructure Law attorneys and guest industry speakers on Thursday, November 10, 2022, for an informative half-day webinar focused on the most pressing California...more

Home is Where the Best Employees Are: 5 Employment Factors for Manufacturers to Consider during Site Selections

Fisher Phillips on 3/31/2022

The impacts of COVID-19, the Russo-Ukrainian War, chip shortages, and skyrocketing fuel costs have many manufacturers re-evaluating their global production and supply chain decisions. The ever-changing risks and...more

Amazon under the gun

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics... on 6/10/2020

ethikos 34, no. 6 (June 2020) - Amazon.com Inc. is facing scrutiny from lawmakers after a series of actions, including firing employees after they had raised workplace concerns and purchasing equipment from blacklisted...more

Mexico opposes US labor inspectors as part of the USMCA

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics... on 1/16/2020

Report on Supply Chain Compliance 3, no. 1 (January 9, 2020) - The United States Congress ratified the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement — also known as NAFTA 2.0 — but included language that may cause problems with...more

Monthly Update - Australian Labour & Employment - December 2018/January 2019

Jones Day on 2/4/2019

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR - In this edition of the Update, we first report on new legislation passed in respect of modern slavery, review of Modern Awards and report on the introduction of domestic violence leave into the...more

Littler Global Guide - Australia - Q2 2018

Littler on 8/3/2018

New South Whales Legislation to Combat Modern Slavery - New Legislation Enacted - On June 21, 2018, the New South Wales Parliament passed the Modern Slavery Act, requiring corporations to make efforts to eradicate...more

Red Notice Newsletter - July 2018

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 8/1/2018

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - DOJ Extends FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy to Misconduct in Mergers and Acquisitions - On July 25, 2018, in a speech to the Ninth Global Forum on Anti-Corruption Compliance in High Risk...more

Outsourcing: Why The Game Has Changed

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 7/12/2018

Traditionally, alternative labour models – including outsourcing and contracting – have been used by business to defray cost and risk and deal with workflow fluctuations. Today’s environment is creating new challenges for...more

Overview of Distribution Supply Chain Options

Foley & Lardner LLP on 3/28/2018

When determining how to sell a product in the marketplace, there are a number of supply chain options from which to choose, each with its own set of legal implications. However, the primary consideration in determining how to...more

The 2018 Government Shutdown – How Can Contractors Preserve Rights?

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 1/24/2018

A short-term continuing resolution (CR) has re-opened our government after nearly three days of shutdown. But contractors suffered cost impacts over the past few days and may face more significant issues on February 8 if a...more

Calculating the Incalculable: Reputational Damage (Part I of III)

The Volkov Law Group on 8/31/2015

Today I am beginning a three-part series on reputational damage. The first part tries to define the term “reputational damage;” the second part focuses on managing threats to a company’s reputation and the final posting...more

Jawbone Cries Foul – Fitbit’s Success Due To Stolen Trade Secrets

Franczek P.C. on 7/20/2015

Fitbit better watch its step because Jawbone has a serious bone to pick with its competitor. On May 27, 2015, Jawbone, a maker of wearable fitness and activity tracker devices, filed suit in California state court...more

Taking Your Business International

Carlton Fields on 6/8/2015

Going international is a complicated undertaking. The steps required will depend on your specific situation and concerns. The following outlines, in very general terms, some of the issues you must consider as you begin to...more

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