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The case of Doosan Enpure Limited v Interserve Construction Limited represents a rare consideration by the English High Court of a dispute between members of a construction joint venture. The court found that Interserve was in breach of the Joint...By: White & Case LLP

How To Be A Big Thing In The 401(k) Plan Business Or Play One On TV. You may not be able to handle it. As a retirement plan provider, you need to stand out in the crowd be- cause of the competitive nature of the business. Marketing is very near and...By: Ary Rosenbaum

While initially disappointing, the US$108.8 billion in total global PE transaction value in Q3 represents a greater proportion of overall M&A activity than in Q2. PE value made up 29% of overall M&A value in Q3, compared to only 26% in Q2....By: White & Case LLP

The San Antonio, Texas City Council has approved revisions to the city’s sick and safe leave ordinance, which is now scheduled take effect on December 1, 2019....By: Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

Seyfarth Synopsis: Once effective, the anti-discrimination and retaliation provisions of the NYC Human Rights Law will apply to freelancers and independent contractors. In addition, independent contractors and employed family members will also count...By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Many employers use background checks to guarantee it hires the best candidates—and to minimize legal liability for claims like negligent hiring. Unfortunately, this attempt to prevent one type of liability may actually create another type liability...By: Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

In bringing meal and rest period claims on behalf of their clients, the plaintiffs’ bar has long argued that merely because there was an alleged meal or rest period violation, there were also “derivative” statutory violations entitling their clients...By: Epstein Becker & Green

With the usual flurry of activity at the end of the legislative session, California has enacted a slew of bills with labor and employment ramifications....By: Littler

• Under a new law just signed into effect by the California Governor and set to take effect on January 1, 2020, employers will no longer be able to compel workers into arbitration for state discrimination claims or those brought under the Labor Code....By: Fisher Phillips

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a trio of cases asking whether federal law protects gay and transgender workers from discrimination. Currently, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate...By: Stokes Wagner