Labour law

JustAnswer Year-in-Review "Curiosity Report" Unveils 2023's Top Trending Topics

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JustAnswer, the leading online platform connecting people with doctors, lawyers, veterinarians, mechanics and other experts for real-time professional help, today unveiled 2023's top trending topics – i.e., which types of questions experienced the biggest YOY increases from 2022 and kept JustAnswer experts busiest this year.

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  • JustAnswer also saw significant increases in questions about Home Improvement, Electric Vehicles and Relationships this year, while Home Theater, Etiquette and Firearms showed the steepest decline from 2022.
  • These were among the top findings from an analysis of approximately 4.2 million questions fielded by JustAnswer experts between January 1st, 2023 and November 20th, 2023.
  • JustAnswer auto experts answered 40% more questions about EVs this year compared to 2022, when the category was up 61% from 2021.
  • In addition, JustAnswer saw a 58% spike in general car electronic questions due to how complex EV and non-EV models have become.

Bloomberg Law Announces Modernized Experience for Treatises

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Monday, November 27, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Law today announced that it is modernizing its collection of treatises with a new format that speeds access to critical legal expertise.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Law today announced that it is modernizing its collection of treatises with a new format that speeds access to critical legal expertise.
  • For more information about Bloomberg Law or to request a demo, visit http://onb-law.com/7pr750Q7qf8 .
  • The new user experience launches with five American Bar Association (ABA) Labor & Employment treatises, which are exclusively available on the Bloomberg Law platform:
    Tortious Interference in the Employment Context: A State-by-State Survey
    "The comprehensive treatises that we publish jointly with Bloomberg Law are one of the most beneficial products that the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law provides," said Denise Clark, section chair.
  • Users can also easily access related resources and practice tools on the Bloomberg Law platform such as related treatises, Chart Builders, and Practical Guidance content.

Virtual Seminar on The Synergy Between ADA, FMLA, and Workers' Comp: Demystifying The Bermuda Triangle Of Employment Law

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

DUBLIN , Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "4-Hour Virtual Seminar on The Synergy Between ADA, FMLA, and Workers' Comp - Demystifying The Bermuda Triangle Of Employment Law" webinar has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN , Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "4-Hour Virtual Seminar on The Synergy Between ADA, FMLA, and Workers' Comp - Demystifying The Bermuda Triangle Of Employment Law" webinar has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This trio of regulations has been dubbed the 'Bermuda Triangle of Employment Law,' and it is crucial for employers to navigate its complexities with precision.
  • The ADA safeguards qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination during the application and employment process.
  • While each law has distinct objectives and employee protections, their convergence can lead to confusion if not handled correctly.

Labor & Employment Law Expert Judith Sadler Joins Exclusive Haute Lawyer Network

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Judie's business background makes her an especially informed advocate for divorce clients with business considerations. She has represented clients in various areas of litigation, business, labor and employment law. She has successfully handled a variety of cases before administrative agencies as well as federal and state courts in Texas and other states. Judie is Board Certified in Labor and Employment law in Texas. Over the years, Judie has worked closely with individuals and companies to advise and assist with complex business and employment matters.

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  • Judith Sadler joins Haute Lawyer Network as a Labor & Employment Law expert representing the Austin/Houston market.
  • She has represented clients in various areas of litigation, business, labor and employment law.
  • Judie is Board Certified in Labor and Employment law in Texas.
  • Over the years, Judie has worked closely with individuals and companies to advise and assist with complex business and employment matters.

Seven MBM Attorneys Included in 2024 Best Lawyers in America®

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Maiello Brungo & Maiello, LLP (MBM), is pleased to announce that seven of the firm's lawyers are recognized in the 2024 U.S. edition of Best Lawyers ®.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Maiello Brungo & Maiello, LLP (MBM), is pleased to announce that seven of the firm's lawyers are recognized in the 2024 U.S. edition of Best Lawyers ®.
  • He represents public and private entities on employment matters including hiring practices, progressive discipline, and defending discrimination claims.
  • She works extensively with taxing bodies throughout Pennsylvania handling tax assessment and exemption appeals for residential and commercial real estate.
  • MBM is a full-service law firm specializing in: Business Law, Construction Law, Education Law, Employment Law, Estate Planning, Human Resources Law, Litigation, Municipal Law, Real Estate Law, and Real Estate Tax Assessment.

Eight Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Presentation Teams Featured At CALPELRA 2023

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is pleased to announce that the firm will have eight Burke Labor and Employment Law teams featured at the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association 2023 annual training conference, taking place on November 14 - 17 in Monterey, California.

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  • Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is pleased to announce that the firm will have eight Burke Labor and Employment Law teams featured at the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association 2023 annual training conference, taking place on November 14 - 17 in Monterey, California.
  • CALPELRA 2023 will feature the following Burke presenters and topics:
    Accepting the Role Social Media Plays in the Public Agency Workplace – Gena B. Burns and N. Richard Shreiba .
  • Navigating the Fitness-For-Duty Process - Daphne M. Anneet, AWI-CH ; Kate S. Im , and Patty Francisco (consultant).
  • Determining When the Interactive Process on Disability Accommodations Ends and What Comes Next – Katy A. Suttorp, AWI-CH and Sheila Delshad .

D.Law Celebrates Recognition of Founder & Managing Attorney Emil Davtyan

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Monday, October 23, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Employment law firm D.Law is celebrating the selection of Founder and Managing Attorney Emil Davtyan as one of Los Angeles Business Journal's 2023 Leaders of Influence in Labor and Employment Law.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Employment law firm D.Law is celebrating the selection of Founder and Managing Attorney Emil Davtyan as one of Los Angeles Business Journal's 2023 Leaders of Influence in Labor and Employment Law.
  • "I'm honored to represent D.Law in our ongoing endeavor to redefine the image of what an employment law firm can be," says Emil Davtyan.
  • "I consider this recognition to reflect the efforts of our entire team in creating a legal powerhouse focused on innovation and new ideas that advance the opportunities of our people while defending the rights of California workers."
  • D.Law also has been recognized recently as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles" and "Most Admired Law Firms to Work For".

Statement by Minister O'Regan

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., issued the following statement regarding the port dispute review under section 106 of the Canada Labour Code:

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  • Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., issued the following statement regarding the port dispute review under section 106 of the Canada Labour Code:
    "Our Government believes in collective bargaining.
  • This past summer, however, Canadians experienced an economic disruption that no single dispute should be responsible for.
  • Today I can confirm that Anthony Giles and Kevin Banks have been contracted to begin the first part of this review process.
  • Mr. Giles was previously Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy, Dispute Resolution and International Affairs, at the Labour Program from 2015 to 2021.

Burke Civil Rights Litigation Team Secures Defense Verdict for the City of Los Angeles

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Friday, October 6, 2023

A Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Litigation team representing the City of Los Angeles and LAPD officer Brandon Purece secured a high profile defense jury verdict in a Los Angeles Superior Court civil rights action (Bradley Steyn v. City of Los Angeles, et al., 20STCV34657).

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  • A Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Litigation team representing the City of Los Angeles and LAPD officer Brandon Purece secured a high profile defense jury verdict in a Los Angeles Superior Court civil rights action (Bradley Steyn v. City of Los Angeles, et al., 20STCV34657).
  • Burke partner Brian S. Ginter led the Burke defense team, which included partner Charles E. Slyngstad , associate attorney Kyle Anne Piasecki , and paralegal Phil Paley.
  • Ginter opined, “A jury accurately and fairly determined that Officer Purece used reasonable force and did not violate Mr. Steyn’s rights.
  • Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is a California limited liability law partnership with 161 member attorneys.

Goulston & Storrs Attorneys Joshua Davis, Elizabeth Levine, and Carla Reeves Named to 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Joshua Davis is one of the country's leading employment lawyers.

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  • Joshua Davis is one of the country's leading employment lawyers.
  • Davis is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and a Board Member of the American Employment Law Council.
  • She was named a Go To Employment Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (2023), a Top Employment Lawyer by Boston Magazine (2021-2022), and an Employment Law Trailblazer by The National Law Journal (2020).
  • She was named an Employment Law Trailblazer by The National Law Journal (2021) and a Top Employment Lawyer by Boston Magazine (2021 and 2023).