On this edition, Dmitriy Kustov and Melissa Hoover discuss worker cooperatives, who runs worker co-ops and how they conduct business, the attendant advantages to co-op patrons, the distinctive nature of co-ops and their emerging impact in business, and elements of federal tax discipline that apply to worker cooperatives and their patrons. Mr. Kusto…

On this edition, Jeffrey P. Michalowski of the San Francisco office of Paul Hastings, discusses the California Supreme Court's April 12, 2012 decision in Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court. Jeff reviews the standards outlined by the court for meal and rest periods, notes possible risks that remain for employers, and suggests steps employers…

On this edition, Paul D. McGrady Jr. of Greenberg Traurig LLP discusses some of the major concerns that have arisen with the growth of social media, including privacy, employment, cyberbullying and intellectual property issues. Mr. McGrady is author of McGrady on Social Media, available from LexisNexis. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis, a division of Ree…

On this edition, Jonathan R. Mook of DiMuroGinsberg in Alexandria, Va. explains the main thrust of the EEOC Final Regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, key areas in the regulations, and their importance to employers and employees. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.l…

On this edition, Deborah A. Ausburn of Taylor English Duma LLP in Atlanta discusses Solis v. Laurelbrook Sanitarium and School, Inc. (No. 09-6128, 6th Cir., April 28, 2011) and the 6th Circuit's use of the primary benefits test to find no violations of child labor laws. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnex…

On this edition, Ashley Kasarjian of Snell & Wilmer's Phoenix, AZ office, discusses the increase in employment-related class actions, recent major wage and hour class action settlements and verdicts and the differences between class actions and collective actions. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com…

On this edition, Ashley Kasarjian of Snell & Wilmer's Phoenix, AZ office, discusses how recent EEOC regulations issued in March 2011 interplay with statutory changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act that became effective in early 2009. She reviews specific areas addressed by the regulations, the impact of the Amendments Act and litigation ari…

On this edition, Darrell R. VanDeusen of Kollman & Saucier, P.A. in Timonium, Md. discusses legal restrictions on electronic communications and social media in the employment arena, recent caselaw, and what is different about the private sector. He also looks at a NLRB case involving an ambulance service employee's Facebook postings and what recent…

On this edition, Paul Cane, partner in the Paul Hastings Employment Law Department in San Francisco, discusses the California Supreme Court's decision in Reid v. Google. Mr. Cane give his perspective on the the key issues in the case, its effect on employer motions for summary judgment and for motions in limine, and its practical implications for e…

On this edition, Charles Durante of Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP in Wilmington, Del. discusses Delaware Statutory Trusts. Mr. Durante explains the reasons for using a trust for business, how a statutory trust is operated, tax considerations involving statutory trusts, and how disputes involving statutory trusts are resolved. Copyright© 2010 Lexis…

On this edition, Darrell R. VanDeusen of Kollman & Saucier, P.A. in Timonium, Md. discusses the U.S. Supreme Court decision in City of Ontario v. Quon, prior cases in which the court addressed searches in the public sector workplace, and the most important take away for both public and private sector employees. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a divisio…

On this edition, John Watkins of Chorey, Taylor & Feil in Atlanta discusses the "never pay" insurance policy, tips for businesses in obtaining agents and brokers and what companies should do in the event of a claim or lawsuit. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/community.…

On this edition, Thomas Fox discusses the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, tips for proper compliance, and increased scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Justice following the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/community.…

On this edition, Douglas Weiner, Senior Trial Counsel in the Labor and Employment practice in Epstein Becker & Green's New York office, discusses new DOL initiatives, including increased funding and hiring, and provides tips for employers in handling an unannounced government audit. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit…

On this edition, DePaul University College of Law Professor Margit Livingston discusses how, despite a pro-secured creditor treatment of cash proceeds, the Uniform Commercial Code puts at least one significant limitation on the secured party's ability to recover cash proceeds upon the debtor's default. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed…

On this edition, Lynne DeVenny, North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal with Elliot Pishko Morgan P.A. in Winston-Salem, N.C., discusses the changing role of paralegals and how technology has affected that role. She discusses specific tasks paralegals can perform and the importance of continuing legal and technological education. Copyright© 20…

On this edition, John L. Watkins of Chorey, Taylor & Feil in Atlanta discusses the rise in trade secret violations, remedies available, recent cases and precautions both businesses and employees can take. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/communities.…

On this edition, Margit Livingston, Professor of Law, DePaul University College of Law, discusses the single search standard under Revised Article 9 when it comes to a debtor's name and the impact of a recent bankruptcy court decision involving that standard. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc..…

On this edition, Lee Zeichner of Zeichner Risk Analytics LLP discusses amendments to the U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines that will enhance the severity of punishment for computer and identity theft crimes. He talks about the impact the amendments may have and the effect increased cyber crime has had on small businesses. Copyright© 2009 LexisN…

On this edition, Professor James Fanto discusses the Obama administration's proposal for the creation of a new consumer financial protection agency. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.द्वारा LexisNexis®

On this edition, Francis G.X. Pileggi of Fox Rothschild in Wilmington, Delaware discusses his blog delawarelitigation.com and several recent corporate and commercial cases decided by the Delaware Court of Chancery and Delaware Supreme Court. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.…

On this edition, Professor James Fanto of Brooklyn Law School on the Treasury's Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility and small business lending. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.द्वारा LexisNexis®

On this edition, Lynden Lyman of Lynden Lyman Unclaimed Property Advisor on unclaimed property and the federal government. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.द्वारा LexisNexis®

On this edition, Professor James Fanto of Brooklyn Law School on some preliminary lessons from the Madoff scandal. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.द्वारा LexisNexis®

On this edition, Lynden Lyman of Lynden Lyman Unclaimed Property Advisor on unclaimed property in times of financial calamity. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.द्वारा LexisNexis®

On this edition, Professor James Fanto of Brooklyn Law School on the Regulation of Credit Default Swaps. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.द्वारा LexisNexis®

On this edition, Lynden Lyman of ACS State & Local Solutions Unclaimed Property Clearinghouse on unclaimed property. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/commercial.द्वारा LexisNexis®