Luxury retailer Hermes secured a victory in federal district court. Sued in a class action for alleged violations of federal (and state) anti-trust law, a federal judge threw out the lawsuit after stating that the plaintiff had not shown how competition for Hermes’s luxury items was affected adversely because of its alleged misconduct.
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) have become pivotal in protecting sensitive information across various sectors. These agreements help ensure that parties involved in a business relationship do not disclose proprietary or confidential information to unauthorized third parties.
No doubt: social media has become a powerful tool for communication and personal expression. But the misuse of social media can lead to significant legal consequences, impacting both employees and employers. Understanding these repercussions is crucial for navigating the intersection of social media and employment law.
Every once in a while, a court issues a surprising decision. Such is the case with a recent decision involving paternity leave. In a recent case, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals determined that a father was not legally entitled to take paternity leave under the Federal Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) before the birth of his child.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) is a crucial law that allows qualified employees to take time off work for certain family and medical reasons without risking their job security. However, FMLA compliance can be complex. The below outline some key provisions of FMLA.
Contracts serve as the bedrock upon which deals are built and secured. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a budding startup, mastering the art of drafting business contracts is essential for safeguarding your interests and fostering fruitful relationships.
Discrimination claims are rising. Just recently another national department store, Dillard’s Inc., settled a discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for $70,000.00.
Employee recognition programs are invaluable tools for fostering a positive work culture, increasing employee morale, and enhancing productivity. However, such programs require careful consideration to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives but poses risks for both employers and workers alike, including privacy concerns, discrimination & harassment, to legal compliances.
X Corp., formerly known as Twitter, has been hit with a federal, multi-million-dollar lawsuit alleging that the company failed to pay its employees bonuses that it promised to them. This lawsuit comes after billionaire Elon Musk took over the company in 2022 and cut more than half of the company’s workforce.