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Running a successful business, regardless of its size or industry, requires building and motivating a talented team. With that said, all  "business assets" are not created equal when it comes to  influencing  the bottom line....By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

This month's Friday Five covers recent cases addressing: (1) the impact on the standard of review of a failure to adhere to regulatory deadlines for claims decisions; (2) foreign nationals’ ability to avail themselves of claims under ERISA; (3)...By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

Undoubtedly, 2019 has been a year of change for Illinois employers, as businesses grapple with new minimum wages, legalized cannabis use, and a bevy of other legislative updates. Those changes are expected to continue, as the state legislature...By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

A recent Utah Appellate Court upheld the dismissal of a homeowners' claims against a geotechnical engineer because the homeowners did not have a contract with the geotechnical engineer and therefore their claims were barred by the economic loss rule....By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

Each year, hurricane season presents a challenge to contractors and developers along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts as they face the risk of impacts from significant weather. ...By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

In December 2018 the New York City Council passed legislation adding "sexual and reproductive health decisions" to the list of protected classes under the City’s Human Rights Law....By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

While the District of Columbia (D.C.) has had a medical marijuana program on its books since 2013, there has been some debate regarding whether or not city workers are allowed to participate in the program, even if they have a written recommendation...By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

Does your parental leave or "bonding time" policy provide more time off to one gender over the other following the birth or adoption of a child? If so, it is time to revisit the policy as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC")--the...By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is one of the latest municipalities to incorporate the concepts of sustainable construction, sometimes referred to as "green building", into the requirements of their municipal code. ...By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

In a case of first impression, Maryland’s intermediate appellate court recently held that a subrogation waiver in an owner’s prime contractor contract does not bar a subcontractor claim for contribution against the prime contractor....By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP