What Are the Costs of Not Getting it in Writing?
The Benefits of Getting It in Writing.
I believe that Getting it in Writing helps us increase the likelihood of success in everything we do.
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How to be Generous as a Company
Why be Generous as a Company?
One of my key take-aways from the Morgan Lewis law firm’s webinar on The Fourth Industrial Revolution is that there is a growing recognition that company culture is a business strategy issue.
Optimizing the Multi-Generational Workforce
Helping Employers Optimize the Multi-Generational Workforce.
Several law firms have provided excellent Continuing Legal Ed programs in response to COVID19. Morgan Lewis https://www.morganlewis.com/ is one of those firms.
FBI Tips on Preventing “Zoom-bombing”
FBI Warns of Teleconferencing and Online Classroom Hijacking During COVID-19 Pandemic.
Using Separation Agreements for Employment Litigation Risk Management
Using a Separation and Release Agreement as a Litigation Risk Management Tool.
Are You Using Mediation for Employment Litigation Risk Management?
His 2/24/20 email update is titled: “I have a copy of the EEOC’s ‘top secret, classified, confidential’* priorities for 2020. Want to see it?”
Divorce Prevention is Homelessness Prevention
Affordable Housing and Homelessness.
I donated several hours of pro bono legal service last year to a local nonprofit whose mission is to increase the supply of high-quality affordable housing in our area. This is a noble calling, in my opinion.
New Year, New Contract? Attorney Advertising
If your business had one or more of these changes in 2019, your sales contract may have some old provisions that can hurt you. It may be time for a new (or revised) contract:
Do You Know How a General Counsel helps Manage Corporate Governance Risks? – Part 1 of 2
What is Corporate Governance?
A lot of people (sometimes including yours truly) use the term “corporate governance” without defining it.
Fraudulent Leave Prevention is Not Just for Large Employers!
Good Advice on Preventing FMLA Fraud & Abuse.
Jeff Nowak is an expert on the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). The Federal FMLA applies to public agencies to private sector employers with at least 50 employees (plus additional qualification requirements).
Is Your Employee Handbook a Risk Management Tool or a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen?
Having an Employee Handbook can Reduce the Employer’s Litigation Risk.
What can Other Professionals Learn from Real Estate Broker Risk Management Practices?
My friend Fred Moreno is an engineer and former COO of a semiconductor equipment manufacturing company. He was fond of saying: “A change of perspective is worth 30 IQ points.” Come to think of it, I’m rather fond of that phrase myself.
Michael S Oswald, Chartered 