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Shipman & Goodwin Promotes Five to Partner and One to Counsel

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shipman & Goodwin LLP is pleased to announce that five attorneys have been promoted to Partner within the firm as of January 1, 2024, including Keegan Drenosky, Lee Anne Duval, Laura Schuyler, Julia Wilde and Tracy Ellis Williams. This is the second consecutive year that all the attorneys promoted to partner are women. Michael King has been promoted to Counsel.

Key Points: 
  • This is the second consecutive year that all the attorneys promoted to partner are women.
  • "As we welcome our new Partners and Counsel, we look forward to the energy and ideas they bring to our partnership," said Leander Dolphin, Managing Partner.
  • "As we welcome our new Partners and Counsel, we look forward to the energy and ideas they bring to our partnership," said Leander Dolphin, Managing Partner.
  • Duval serves as Shipman's Associate General Counsel and focuses her practice on legal ethics, corporate governance, professional responsibility and risk management.

New User Guide Helps Companies Submit Strong Federal Funding Applications

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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The user guide includes a step-by-step approach and resources to help companies navigate the creation of comprehensive Community Benefit Plans.

Key Points: 
  • The user guide includes a step-by-step approach and resources to help companies navigate the creation of comprehensive Community Benefit Plans.
  • “The process to get the money in the door can be daunting but the benefits to companies, workers, communities, and our planet are undeniable,” said BlueGreen Alliance Executive Director Jason Walsh.
  • Implement Justice40 to determine how your project will improve the environmental and public health conditions in disadvantaged communities (DAC).
  • Justice40 requires at least 40% of benefits from federal investments go to DACs.

MUSICK, PEELER & GARRETT JON MCNUTT NAMED 2023 LEADER OF INFLUENCE BY LA BUSINESS JOURNAL

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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LOS ANGELES , Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced today that Partner Jon C. McNutt has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2023 Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s .

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES , Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced today that Partner Jon C. McNutt has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2023 Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s .
  • In the special insert, each recipient is featured with a concise profile that showcases their career highlights and recent accomplishments.
  • "Jon's selection speaks volumes about his expertise and dedication in the field of employment and labor law," said Managing Partner R. Joseph De Briyn.
  • We are immensely proud of Jon's well-deserved recognition and his continuous success in both his career and community endeavors."

B.C. Government takes the first significant step in legislating rights for app-based workers in Canada

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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VICTORIA, British Columbia, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFCW Canada welcomes today’s announcement regarding rights for app-based workers from Minister Bains, Parliamentary Secretary Routledge and the British Columbia government.

Key Points: 
  • VICTORIA, British Columbia, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFCW Canada welcomes today’s announcement regarding rights for app-based workers from Minister Bains, Parliamentary Secretary Routledge and the British Columbia government.
  • The announcement will see much needed action on ensuring the rights of rideshare and delivery workers in British Columbia, including minimum wage provisions and key health and safety rights.
  • “Today’s announcement could be the first meaningful legislation passed by any provincial government in Canada for app-based workers,” says Paul Meinema, National President of UFCW Canada.
  • government is a big step forward in protecting app-based workers.

Kramer Levin Elevates Five to Counsel and Three to Special Counsel

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Kramer Levin is pleased to announce the promotion of Tristan Bonneau, Elan Daniels, Allison D. Gray, Pauline Plancke and M. Mendel Trapedo to counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Kramer Levin is pleased to announce the promotion of Tristan Bonneau, Elan Daniels, Allison D. Gray, Pauline Plancke and M. Mendel Trapedo to counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
  • The firm has also promoted Michelle Ben-David, William Cavanagh and Ralph C. Mayrell to special counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
  • Known for his creativity, Elan routinely advises clients on the opportunities and risk attendant to their positions in distressed situations.
  • He earned his J.D., with honors, from The George Washington University Law School and his B.A., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mid-America Carpenters Union Secures $1 Million Settlement from Drive Construction Over Failure to Pay Employee Benefits

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council today announced an agreement to settle a lawsuit against Drive Construction, Inc. and Accurate Construction, LLC over Drive's alleged failure to pay fringe benefits contributions on behalf of its carpenter employees for a five-year period ending in September 2021. The $1,000,000 settlement is a major victory in the union's fight against wage theft in the construction industry.

Key Points: 
  • The $1 Million payment is the largest settlement obtained by the 52,000-member Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council.
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council today announced an agreement to settle a lawsuit against Drive Construction, Inc. and Accurate Construction, LLC over Drive's alleged failure to pay fringe benefits contributions on behalf of its carpenter employees for a five-year period ending in September 2021.
  • The $1,000,000 settlement is a major victory in the union's fight against wage theft in the construction industry.
  • "It's unconscionable that contractors making good money on projects funded by Illinois taxpayers would rob their employees of much-needed healthcare coverage and pension benefits.

Proposed B.C. regulations stop short of best protections for gig workers

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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Labour Minister Harry Bains delivers long-overdue protections for misclassified gig workers but will stop short of giving them the full employment rights all Canadians deserve, says Unifor.

Key Points: 
  • Labour Minister Harry Bains delivers long-overdue protections for misclassified gig workers but will stop short of giving them the full employment rights all Canadians deserve, says Unifor.
  • Gig workers often find work through digital platforms or apps, taking on tasks such as driving for ride-sharing services, delivering food, or performing various freelance jobs.
  • Under the proposed regulations, the Government of British Columbia is proposing to include gig workers under basic employment standards including a minimum wage, pay transparency rights and other notable improvements.
  • The regulations include many problematic exemptions that will result in continued lower status for gig workers.

SAG-AFTRA PRESIDENT FRAN DRESCHER TO RECEIVE THE ROBERT F. KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS 2023 RIPPLE OF HOPE AWARD

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced that Fran Drescher, SAG-AFTRA president, actor, writer, and activist, will receive the 2023 Ripple of Hope Award in recognition of her leadership advocating for workers' rights.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced that Fran Drescher, SAG-AFTRA president, actor, writer, and activist, will receive the 2023 Ripple of Hope Award in recognition of her leadership advocating for workers' rights.
  • The Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award honors exemplary leaders across government, business, advocacy, and entertainment who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social change and worked to protect and advance equity, justice, and human rights.
  • "Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights has a long history of supporting union activity, and my father worked alongside union organizer Cesar Chavez to protect vulnerable farmworkers," said Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights.
  • "I am honored to be a recipient of the RFK Ripple of Hope Award," said Drescher.

Minister O'Regan introduces legislation to ban the use of replacement workers

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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The use of replacement workers can distract from negotiations, it can prolong disputes, and it can damage labour relations for years to come.

Key Points: 
  • The use of replacement workers can distract from negotiations, it can prolong disputes, and it can damage labour relations for years to come.
  • Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. introduced legislation which proposes to ban the use of replacement workers in federally regulated workplaces during a strike or lockout.
  • Bill C-58 would ban employers from using replacement workers to do the work of unionized employees who are on strike or locked out.
  • This part contains provisions related to replacement workers and maintenance of activities, as well as dispute resolution, strikes and lockouts.

Kaplan’s AccelPro Platform Expands Peer-to-Peer Coaching and Career Development to New Audiences

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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AccelPro , a new career development platform focused on building inclusive peer communities organized by professional specialty, has launched its peer-to-peer coaching feature to complement its weekly expert interviews.

Key Points: 
  • AccelPro , a new career development platform focused on building inclusive peer communities organized by professional specialty, has launched its peer-to-peer coaching feature to complement its weekly expert interviews.
  • Powered by global educational services provider Kaplan, the platform delivers critical insights for professionals and democratizes access to the benefits of executive-level coaching.
  • AccelPro accelerates professional development by supporting professionals in specific industries like law and accounting, and specialties within those industries, such as employment law and audit.
  • And now, AccelPro is introducing its peer-to-peer coaching platform with topics that include moving from a firm to in-house, managing client relationships, and working with recruiters.