Labour law

Burke, Williams & Sorensen Adds Five Members to Construction Law Practice

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have joined the firm’s Construction Law practice: Kevin O. McCarthy , Bryce D. Carroll , Craig A. Kisylia , Andrew R. Bogard , and Danielle E. Potestio .

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  • Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have joined the firm’s Construction Law practice: Kevin O. McCarthy , Bryce D. Carroll , Craig A. Kisylia , Andrew R. Bogard , and Danielle E. Potestio .
  • Burke Managing Partner John J. Welsh highlighted, “Burke welcomes these five highly proven construction law practitioners.
  • Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is a California limited liability law partnership with 155 member attorneys.
  • Burke has ten practice groups: Public Law; Labor and Employment Law; Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation; Construction Law; Litigation; Environmental, Land Use and Natural Resources; Real Estate and Business Law; Insurance Coverage and Litigation; Intellectual Property; and Education Law.

The Crone Law Firm recognized at 2023 Memphis Business Journal's 43rd Small Business Awards

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During a ceremony to honor the area's top entrepreneurs and leaders, The Memphis Business Journal's 43rd Small Business Awards recognized The Crone Law Firm as one of 16 total Finalists in May 2023, and featured the firm this week in a profile story in The Memphis Business Journal.

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  • The Crone Law Firm, led by CEO/Founder and Employment Law Attorney Alan G. Crone, was recognized as one of 16 Finalists at the Memphis Business Journal's 43rd Small Business Awards at The Kent in Memphis, Tennessee, in May 2023, and featured in a MBJ profile story this week.
  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During a ceremony to honor the area's top entrepreneurs and leaders, The Memphis Business Journal's 43rd Small Business Awards recognized The Crone Law Firm as one of 16 total Finalists in May 2023, and featured the firm this week in a profile story in The Memphis Business Journal .
  • CEO/Founder, Employment Law Attorney and Author Alan G. Crone expressed appreciation for his company being honored in the small business category; "We are beyond grateful to have our firm be recognized amongst our fellow business leaders by The Memphis Business Journal's Small Business Awards."
  • This awards program also acknowledged The Crone Law Firm's community work at by sharing; "The firm hosts The Crone Capital Club, a speaker series for the business community.

TCS EDUCATION SYSTEM NAMES BRIAN POWELL NEW CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

CHICAGO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCS Education System , an integrated nonprofit system of six colleges and universities, today announced that Brian Powell has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer.

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  • CHICAGO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCS Education System , an integrated nonprofit system of six colleges and universities, today announced that Brian Powell has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Powell brings more than 20 years of experience leading human resources at nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions.
  • "We're pleased to have Brian join the TCS leadership team," said TCS Education System President Michael Horowitz, Ph.D. "He brings significant experience, exemplary leadership skills, and a dedication to building strong workplace culture to our human resources functions that will benefit our entire System.
  • Before joining TCS, he served as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer and Presidential Advisor on Staff Diversification at Chapman University.

Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, Outten & Golden, and Goldman Sachs Announce $215 Million Settlement of Long-Running Gender Bias Class Action

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Today the parties announce that Plaintiffs have reached an agreement with Defendants Goldman Sachs & Company LLC and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (collectively, “Goldman Sachs”), in which Goldman Sachs will pay $215 million to settle a gender discrimination class action lawsuit, Chen-Oster v. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, No.

Key Points: 
  • Today the parties announce that Plaintiffs have reached an agreement with Defendants Goldman Sachs & Company LLC and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (collectively, “Goldman Sachs”), in which Goldman Sachs will pay $215 million to settle a gender discrimination class action lawsuit, Chen-Oster v. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, No.
  • While this is a three-year commitment, Goldman Sachs independently will continue such reviews periodically as it has in the past.
  • On March 30, 2018, Judge Analisa Torres, of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, certified the case as a class action.
  • 2672); the Google gender pay equity litigation that resulted in $118 million settlement for women at Google (Ellis v. Google LLC, No.

Action by FTC and Pennsylvania Leads to Permanent Ban For Debt Collectors That Targeted Businesses, Non-Profits, First Responders

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

ICR allegedly collected on debts AFS claimed organizations such as businesses, schools, fire and police departments, and non-profits owed for book and newsletter subscriptions they did not order.

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  • ICR allegedly collected on debts AFS claimed organizations such as businesses, schools, fire and police departments, and non-profits owed for book and newsletter subscriptions they did not order.
  • The FTC and Pennsylvania charged that, in connection with its debt collection activities, ICR contacted consumers that it knew or had reason to know did not agree to order paid subscriptions.
  • NOTE: Stipulated final orders or injunctions have the force of law when approved and signed by the District Court judge.
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Action by FTC and Pennsylvania Leads to Permanent Ban For Debt Collectors That Targeted Businesses, Non-Profits, First Responders

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

ICR allegedly collected on debts AFS claimed organizations such as businesses, schools, fire and police departments, and non-profits owed for book and newsletter subscriptions they did not order.

Key Points: 
  • ICR allegedly collected on debts AFS claimed organizations such as businesses, schools, fire and police departments, and non-profits owed for book and newsletter subscriptions they did not order.
  • The FTC and Pennsylvania charged that, in connection with its debt collection activities, ICR contacted consumers that it knew or had reason to know did not agree to order paid subscriptions.
  • NOTE: Stipulated final orders or injunctions have the force of law when approved and signed by the District Court judge.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers make progress on key challenges facing workers in Canada

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Friday, April 14, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, April 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers met today to advance work on priority issues in workplaces across Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers met today to advance work on priority issues in workplaces across Canada.
  • The ministers discussed labour issues related to the changing nature of work, including gig work and digital platform work.
  • Ministers shared labour policy successes and lessons learned, much of which centred on changes in workplaces since the pandemic.
  • The federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for labour meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual concern that they can collaboratively address.

Peninsula Group announces successful refinancing of revolving credit facility.

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Friday, April 14, 2023

MANCHESTER, England, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peninsula Group, a leading global provider of business support and consultancy services, is pleased to announce the successful refinancing of its Group revolving credit facility increasing the facility size, extending the maturity, and adding an additional bank into the club.

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  • MANCHESTER, England, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peninsula Group, a leading global provider of business support and consultancy services, is pleased to announce the successful refinancing of its Group revolving credit facility increasing the facility size, extending the maturity, and adding an additional bank into the club.
  • Commenting on today's announcement, Peter Done, CEO and Founder of Peninsula Group, said: "I'm incredibly proud of our continued success which the Peninsula Group has achieved over nearly 40 years.
  • Peninsula Group is the leading provider of Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety advice and consultancy services in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
  • For the year ended 31st March 2022 the Group generated revenues of c. £345m with an EBITDA in excess of £97m.

Martin Searle Solicitors Employment Law Team launch their campaign "#MeToo Matters" to Stamp Out Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in March 2023

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Monday, March 6, 2023

BRIGHTON, The United Kingdom, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Martin Searle Solicitors Employment Law team have found that sexual harassment in the workplace remains a problem, particularly now people have returned to work and are once again attending business conferences and work social events.

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  • BRIGHTON, The United Kingdom, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Martin Searle Solicitors Employment Law team have found that sexual harassment in the workplace remains a problem, particularly now people have returned to work and are once again attending business conferences and work social events.
  • And the concerns by the EHRC about their handling of sexual harassment complaints made by staff in the UK.
  • 48% of those who reported their workplace sexual harassment were asked to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in relation to their experience.
  • Martin Searle Solicitors have produced a series of free factsheets, case studies and FAQs for employers and employees covering sexual harassment at work.

Cobb Martinez Adds Litigation and Employment Team from Burford & Ryburn

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

DALLAS, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas-based law firm Cobb Martinez Woodward PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of six attorneys formerly of Burford & Ryburn, LLP, who joined the firm March 1.

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  • DALLAS, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas-based law firm Cobb Martinez Woodward PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of six attorneys formerly of Burford & Ryburn, LLP, who joined the firm March 1.
  • Both Simon Whiting and Nicole Tong are Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
  • Whiting was selected as Best Lawyers' 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" in Employment Law – Management for the Dallas/Fort Worth region.
  • "With CMW we found a firm that first and foremost shares our culture, values, and high ethical standards," said former Burford & Ryburn partner, Lance Travis.