U.S. News – Best Lawyers Names Reed Smith 2016 Law Firm of the Year in...
U.S. News – Best Lawyers today named global law firm Reed Smith LLP its 2016 “Law Firm of the Year” in Advertising Law.
View ArticleHow to Draft an FLSA-Compliant Settlement Agreement
The standard agreement templates used for settling discrimination and other types of employment cases routinely include a number of broad-based provisions designed to protect employers from all harms...
View ArticleNLRB's New Joint-Employer Standard: What You Need To Know
The NLRD recently overturned decades-old precedent when it vastly expanded its definition of "joint employer," upending established federal labor law and creating tremendous uncertainty for companies.
View ArticleLabor & Employment Seminar
Reed Smith’s Munich labor and employment team is hosting a seminar on data transfer and protection, employee inventions and L&E update. Please note that the seminar will be presented in German. For...
View ArticleThe California Fair Pay Act: Steps to Employer Compliance
When California’s Fair Pay Act goes into effect January 1, 2016, the state’s employers will be subject to the strictest and most aggressive equal pay law in the country.
View ArticleAsbestos: the French State Council (“Conseil d’Etat”) holds the State liable...
On the 9th of November 2015, the French State Council (“Conseil d’Etat”) admitted for the first time the possibility for an employer held liable on the grounds of inexcusable fault to take action...
View ArticleLabor & Employment Business-Apéro
Our Business-Apéro will take place at Reed Smith's Frankfurt office on 19 November 2015. The presentations will be held in German. For additional information please contact Annika Kersting, Business...
View ArticleReed Smith advises Nobia on its acquisition of Commodore and CIE
Global law firm Reed Smith has advised Nobia, the leading European kitchen manufacturer, on its £32 million purchase of two UK kitchen businesses, Commodore and CIE Kitchens.
View ArticleGermany To Significantly Expand Protections for Temporary Workers
The German government’s plan to strengthen the rights of temporary workers could have far-reaching implications for companies that have any workers based in the country. The Federal Ministry for Labour...
View Article'Predictable Scheduling' — The Next Big Legislative Trend?
Unpredictable work schedules — including “on-call” shifts — have long been standard in the retail and service industries. Flexible scheduling practices permit employers to make last-minute staffing...
View ArticleStructuring Independent Contractor Agreements to Avoid Costly...
As a result of changes in the workplace, more employers are choosing to utilize independent contractors rather than employees to perform work. At the same time, there has been an increase in...
View ArticleLabor & Employment Seminar
Reed Smith’s Frankfurt office is hosting a seminar on data transfer and protection, employee inventions and L&E update. Please note that the seminar will be presented in German. For additional...
View Article5 Things New York Employers Should Know For The New Year
2015 was a hectic year on the New York labor and employment law front, yielding mixed results for employers and, in many instances, creating more questions than answers. A myriad of state and local...
View ArticleWhat To Know About NYC's New Anti-Discrimination Laws
So much for a quiet year-end for New York City employers. In the final weeks of 2015, New York City government officials took two actions that will have a significant impact on the city’s business...
View ArticleReed Smith Announces 2016 Partner Class
Reed Smith announced that 24 associates and counsel have been promoted to partner. The new partner class of 2016 includes Jesse J. Ash (Washington, D.C.), Siddesh Bale (Chicago), Kate J. Brimsted...
View ArticleAvoiding Legal Pitfalls in Recruiting and Hiring
The process of recruiting and hiring employees is laden with legal risks. This program will address best practices to minimize risk throughout the recruiting, hiring, and probationary periods.
View ArticleFCA Whistleblower Claims: What Life Sciences and Health Care Employers Need...
False Claims Act cases continue to carry immense financial and reputational risks for employers. In fiscal year 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice netted $3.6 billion from FCA enforcement – the...
View ArticleTwenty-Five Reed Smith Attorneys Named 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers
Reed Smith LLP announces the selection of 25 of its attorneys as 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers, and 13 attorneys as 2016 Illinois Rising Stars.
View ArticleNine Reed Smith Attorneys Named 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers
Reed Smith LLP today announced the selection of 9 partners as 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers.
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