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Martin Searle Solicitors Launch their Annual Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination Campaign 'Mind the Bump 2023'

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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BRIGHTON, United Kingdom, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Martin Searle Solicitors launch their nineteenth annual Mind the Bump campaign to avoid pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work.

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  • Martin Searle Solicitors launch their nineteenth annual Mind the Bump campaign to avoid pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work.
  • BRIGHTON, United Kingdom, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Martin Searle Solicitors launch their nineteenth annual Mind the Bump campaign to avoid pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work.
  • Martin Searle Solicitors' campaign will challenge these biased perceptions and provide clear information outlining best practice for employers on their responsibilities around pregnancy and maternity at work.
  • Fiona Martin , Director and Head of Employment Law, says: " Pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace continues to be a growing issue.

Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann Rated a Top-Tier Law Firm

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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DALLAS, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann has been honored as one of the nation's best law firms by the prestigious U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America (from Best Lawyers).

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  • Lynn Pinker earned Tier 1 ratings regionally in seven practice areas, including Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Law, Labor & Employment Law, Real Estate Law, and Trusts and Estates.
  • To rank as a best law firm, at least one attorney from the firm must be recognized in the current edition of Best Lawyers.
  • To find out more or to book a consultation with Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, visit www.lynnllp.com .
  • Based in Dallas, Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann LLP specializes in commercial litigation.

Martin Searle Solicitors continues to be ranked as a Leading Firm in 2023 Legal 500 Rankings

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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BRIGHTON, U.K., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Both the Employment Law and Community Care Law teams at Martin Searle Solicitors are once again ranked in the 2023 Legal 500 listings under the "Leading Firm" category.

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  • Both the Employment Law and Community Care Law teams at Martin Searle Solicitors are once again ranked in the 2023 Legal 500 listings under the "Leading Firm" category.
  • BRIGHTON, U.K., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Both the Employment Law and Community Care Law teams at Martin Searle Solicitors are once again ranked in the 2023 Legal 500 listings under the "Leading Firm" category.
  • This is the tenth year that the Martin Searle Solicitors' Employment Law team have been listed in the Legal 500.
  • The Martin Searle Solicitors' Community Care law team was also singled out for praise.

Jon D. Meer is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jon D. Meer is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields and in acknowledgment of his professional excellence with Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jon D. Meer is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney in the Law and Legal Services fields and in acknowledgment of his professional excellence with Seyfarth Shaw LLP.
  • Mr. Meer has been a partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP since 2008.
  • With this sentiment, he defends employers in significant class actions alleging wage theft, discrimination, harassment, unfair competition, and theft of trade secrets.
  • Finding vast success in his law career, Mr. Meer has received a number of impressive accolades.

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Elevates Four Members to Equity Partners

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2023, the following firm members have been elevated to equity partners: Brenda Aguilar-Guerrero , J. Leah Castella , Nira F. Doherty , and Gregory M. Murphy .

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  • Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2023, the following firm members have been elevated to equity partners: Brenda Aguilar-Guerrero , J. Leah Castella , Nira F. Doherty , and Gregory M. Murphy .
  • Burke Managing Partner John J. Welsh noted, Burkes equity partner group welcomes these four highly accomplished members of the firm.
  • Brenda Aguilar-Guerrero practices in the areas of Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation; Complex Litigation; Public Law; and Real Estate and Business.
  • Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is a California limited liability law partnership with 140 attorneys.

TriNet Webinar: The Most Common Wage and Hour Violations in California - and How to Avoid them

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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DUBLIN, Calif., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • Watch as the experts at TriNet and the California Labor Commissioner's Office deepen your understanding of key Wage and Hour laws and how to stay in compliance with them.
  • Topics will include:
    Overtime requirements, as well as other common wage and hour issues, for non-exempt employees
    Nuances related to hours worked, pay days and pay periods
    Register to join the webinar.
  • TriNet (NYSE: TNET) provides small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR solutions tailored by industry.
  • From Main Street to Wall Street, TriNet empowers SMBs to focus on what mattersmostgrowing their business and enabling their people.

Backblaze Names Chief Human Resources Officer

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), today announced that Robert Fitt has joined the company as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), today announced that Robert Fitt has joined the company as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
  • Backblaze is recognized for talent retention and company culture, as evidenced by numerous awards for culture, diversity, and leadership from Comparably, Inc., Great Place to Work, and others.
  • Fitts career in human resources spans more than 20 years.
  • Fitt earned his bachelors degree in Human Resources Management from Staffordshire University and his masters degree in Employment Law from the University of East Anglia.

Government of Canada announces reappointment of Thomas Brady to Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. announced thereappointment of Thomas Brady to the Canada Industrial Relations Board for a term of three years, effective October11, 2022.

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  • Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. announced thereappointment of Thomas Brady to the Canada Industrial Relations Board for a term of three years, effective October11, 2022.
  • The Canada Industrial Relations Board is an independent, representational, quasi-judicial tribunal responsible for the interpretation and administration of PartI (Industrial Relations) and certain provisions of PartII (Occupational Health and Safety) and PartIII (Labour Standards) of the Canada Labour Code.
  • "I want to congratulate Mr. Brady on his reappointment to the Canada Industrial Relations Board and thank him for his dedication to fair working environments across Canada.
  • The Board will continue to have the expertise and capacity to resolve complex labour relations issues with Mr. Brady at the table."

Muskat, Mahony & Devine Partners Earn National and State Legal Honors

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three partners with Houston law firm Muskat, Mahony & Devine have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 list of Texas Super Lawyers, which recognizes the top lawyers in the state.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three partners with Houston law firm Muskat, Mahony & Devine have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 list of Texas Super Lawyers, which recognizes the top lawyers in the state.
  • Mike Muskat and Michelle Mahony have been recognized for their work in Labor & Employment law, and Corey Devine has been honored for Employment Litigation: Defense.
  • They were selected through Super Lawyers' patented multiphase selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research and peer evaluations.
  • Muskat, Mahony & Devine, LLP is a Houston-based labor and employment law firm that delivers big firm expertise and sophistication with a personal approach.

Robin Fawsett, Former Labor and Employment Lawyer, Joins Upchurch Watson White & Max

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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He expects to concentrate his practice in the area of labor and employment but also looks forward to mediating business disputes and guardianship cases.

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  • He expects to concentrate his practice in the area of labor and employment but also looks forward to mediating business disputes and guardianship cases.
  • "Robin is poised to be a leader in the firm's Employment and Benefits Law Practice Group," said John Upchurch, UWWM's president.
  • For more than five decades, Mr. Fawsett practiced labor and employment law and was board certified in that area by The Florida Bar.
  • In 1985, he started and began to lead his firm's Labor and Employment Law Practice Group.