Legal Alert: Acting Labor Secretary Orders a “Full Stop” at OFCCP after President Revokes Executive Order 11246
By Jo Bennett, Partner, CM Law PLLC. The Acting Secretary of Labor issued an Order late Friday, January 24, directing the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs to “cease and desist all investigative and enforcement activity” under regulations that required federal contractors to prepare written affirmative action programs for women and minorities. The Acting Secretary’s […]
Harvey Linder: Guidelines For a Safe and Appropriate Holiday Party
Harvey Linder from our Employment & Labor team at CM Law provides important guidelines for a safe and appropriate holiday party.
Intellectual Property Partner Anna Brook to Speak at the Events4Sure Global IP ConfEx in NYC on October 23rd
CM Law Partner Anna Brook Joins Collaborative Roundtable Discussion on “Ethical Considerations in IP Litigation Management: Professional Standards and Practices”
Aasheesh Shravah in Law360: What Cos. Need to Know About Battery Labeling Law
CM Law’s New York partner, Aasheesh Shravah, recently authored an article about the new U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission rule, effective September 21, 2024, which mandates strict labeling and testing requirements for button cell or coin batteries and the products containing them, under Reese’s Law, with non-compliance potentially resulting in significant fines and penalties, which […]
Grant Walsh Interviewed By Law360: Culhane Meadows Rebrands With An Eye Towards Expansion
Grant Walsh speaks on the rebranding of Culhane Meadows Haughian & Walsh PLLC as the firm begins its second decade and aims towards expanding in key markets across the country. Read a snippet from the article below by Anna Sanders Grant Walsh: “We are not a firm that wants to be 500 lawyers big — […]
Peter Cassat: What Does the CHRO Need to Know About Cybersecurity?
Peter Cassat discusses Cybersecurity and the roles CHROs play in preparing people to defend against Cyberattacks in Wards 100. Read a snippet from the article below by Jen A. Miller Peter Cassat: “Most data security incidents are the result of human error, and human error means employees… If I’m a CHRO, I don’t want to […]
Ryan Whitfill: Important Legal Considerations in Franchise Agreements and Contracts
Ryan Whitfill weighs in on legal considerations to know before signing Franchise Agreements and Contracts in this 1851 Franchise article. Read a snippet from the article below by Morgan Wood Ryan Whitfill: “The most significant IP issue to look out for when considering buying a franchise is whether the franchisor has its trademarks registered on the […]
Peter Cassat: Purposeful pinning | How employee pins became the defining symbol of America’s divided workplace
Peter Cassat weighs in on the discussion of wearing pins and badges in the workplace and freedom of speech in HR Grapevine. Read a snippet from the article below by Benjamin Broomfield Peter Cassat: “Prohibiting workers from wearing pins that display political messages or express views about their work conditions may violate their rights under […]
Harvey Linder: Update on the Federal Trade Commission Ban of Non-Compete Agreements
Harvey Linder from the Employment and Labor team at Culhane provides an update on the Federal Trade Commission Ban of Non-Compete Agreements.
Ryan Whitfill: Strategies for Successful Global Expansion of Your Franchise
Ryan Whitfill weighs in on navigating the complexities of international markets when expanding your franchise globally in this 1851 Franchise article. Read a snippet from the article below by Chris Irby Ryan Whitfill: “If you go and start selling franchises in a new market — a new country — and you only find out later […]
Peter Cassat: CDK Global Cyberattacks: What Can CIOs Learn About Single Points of Failure?
Peter Cassat weighs in on the discussion about a recent cyberattack against CDK Global in InformationWeek. Read a snippet from the article below by Carrie Pallardy “I would expect that we would see class-action consumer lawsuits because of all the PII that is in the DMS,” says Peter Cassat, a partner at full-service law firm Culhane and […]
Harvey Linder: Exploring Alternatives To Noncompetes Ahead of FTC Ban
Culhane’s Atlanta partner, Harvey Linder recently authored an article about how the new FTC ban will impact employees and actions that should be taken, which has been published by Law360. Here are a few excerpts from Harvey’s article: Background On April 23, the FTC issued a final rule banning noncompete clauses nationwide.[1] The FTC contends […]