In two recent decisions (iRythm Technologies, Inc. v. Welch Allyn, Inc. and Klein Tools Inc., v Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.), the Acting Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) exercised... Read more »
Home Daily News Presumed vindictiveness of increased sentence… Sentencing/Post Conviction Presumed vindictiveness of increased sentence imposed by federal judge requires do-over, 4th Circuit says By Debra Cassens Weiss November 26, 2024, 9:19... Read more »
Home Daily News Average BigLaw partner compensation increased… Lawyer Pay Average BigLaw partner compensation increased 26% in 2 years, reaching this high-water mark By Debra Cassens Weiss October 29, 2024, 10:35 am... Read more »
Home Daily News Average BigLaw partner compensation increased… Lawyer Pay Average BigLaw partner compensation increased 26% in 2 years, reaching this high-water mark By Debra Cassens Weiss October 29, 2024, 10:35 am... Read more »
New York recently raised the minimum salary basis thresholds for executive and administrative employees in order to satisfy the exemption from overtime, not to be confused with the separate upcoming increases to... Read more »
Ethiopian Ambassador to Somalia, Muktar Mohamed Ware, issued an apology on Sunday following reports of his possible dismissal over remarks he made regarding the country in an interview with Ethiopian local media.... Read more »
For years, many employers routinely drafted severance agreements to include both confidentiality and non-disparagement obligations. Over the course of 2023, several federal agencies, including the NLRB and the EEOC, issued opinions or... Read more »
Tanya Bovée discusses heightened interest in law firm diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts from prospective attorneys and how firms should be prepared to answer questions during the recruitment process in “Law... Read more »
Even amid a highly variable and possibly decelerating U.S. economy, smaller law firms are showing greater optimism about their futures, as evidenced by the face that they are either maintaining or increasing... Read more »
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has issued proposed regulations to align the state’s industry-specific wage requirements with the upcoming increases in the state minimum wage. In May 2023, Governor... Read more »