Here’s Why You Should Ask if it Needs to be in the Contract.
One of my tech clients sent me a pretty burdensome clause to review. I suggested some ways to push back on the customer.
Category: General Counsel
Employers: Do You Understand Your Duty of Religious Accommodation?
What Does “Discrimination in Employment” Mean?
I suspect most people know that it is illegal for employers to engage in several forms of workplace discrimination.
Seven Great Reasons to Write Great Job Descriptions
Here’s a Recap of the First Six Reasons to Write Great Job Descriptions.
Are Your Telework Policies Ready for the New Year?
I often quote my friend Eric B. Meyer of The Employer Handbook when I’m writing about employment law.
Employers: Do You Understand Your Duties to Our Veterans?
A recent post by my friend Eric B. Meyer on his The Employer Handbook prompted me to make sure I understood an employer’s duties to our military veterans.
What to Make of the CDC’s Mask Endorsement?
RationalGround.com offers Critical Analyses of the CDC’s Mask Endorsement.
In my 10/15/20 post – COVID Mask OSHA Requirements – I discussed the OSHA’s requirement for employers to choose equipment that is suitable to the hazards facing their employees, and for implementing a respiratory protection program.
Do you Sell Tech to the Government? You Need to Know Your False Claims Act Risks!
According to this https://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/uptick-in-fca-investigations-and-litigation-targeting-tech-services 11/2/2020 White Collar Lawflash from the Morgan Lewis law firm,
“The False Claims Act (FCA) imposes liability on any person for making false claims or false statements in connection with a claim. 31 USC § 3729(a)(1)(A), (B). A “claim” is any request or demand for money made directly or indirectly to the government. FCA liability requires proof of materiality, meaning that the government would not have paid a claim had it known of the alleged falsehood.
Google and Microsoft: Antitrust déjà vu?
The U.S. Justice Department filed an antitrust suit against Google on 10/20/20. The DOJ press release alluded to the similarities of Google’s alleged conduct with that of Microsoft in in the 1990s.
COVID School Closure Lawsuit – Part of a Litigation Wave
I was semi-watching a local TV news broadcast Wednesday morning until one item got my full attention: The Liberty Justice Center (“LJC”) has filed suit against the West Ada School District to prevent a local teachers union from holding any more “sick-out” actions.
COVID Mask OSHA Requirements
Employers That Require Employees to Wear Masks Need to be Aware of OSHA’s Applicable Requirements.
COVID Lockdown Order in PA Ruled Unconstitutional
A Federal judge in Western Pennsylvania has ruled that the governor’s open-ended lockdown order violates the 1st Amendment and the Due Process and Equal Protection provisions of 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Engaging Employees to Protecting Your Trade Secrets
Once you have figured out what your company’s trade secrets are, it is vital to engage your employees in the effort to protect them from improper use or disclosure.
Michael S Oswald, Chartered 