In this article, learn how the the Courts are now entitled to use indirect coercive means to influence debtors’ disposal to pay - they can impose fines and even restrain certain rights to force the debtor to come up with assets/money to solve their debt.
It's not enough to simply be good at what you do. To secure a position, you must succeed at conveying your value to potential employers, recruiters, your professional network or, if you are looking to advance internally, your current manager and colleagues. You need to be able to manage change, implement career development strategies and network effectively so that you stand out from the crowd.
Briefly cover the main employment issues and regulations you need to keep in mind; Discuss the basics of addressing employment issues such as ADA and accommodation, overtime pay, FLSA classification compliance and leave, and training staff on key employment issues; and Cover emerging issues such as social media, diversity programs, genetic information discrimination, class action waivers and more.
This chapter of Getting the Deal Through's Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide provides analysis of the legal framework in Portugal.
The author discusses a case involving a contract with an anti-modification clause, and how "always" can come to mean "sometimes."
People around the world continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the most extreme public health emergency in a century. This Top Ten discusses the public health law framework in the United States and summarizes some recent developments in the law arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
This brief resource (Quick Counsel) explores the meaning and implications of a "joint and several" clause in a contract.
This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Employment & Labor Law eGroup, addresses FLSA release for incurred overtime back pay.
This article will focuses on an Acquiror’s financing of an M&A transaction, whether through cash, use of existing Acquiror stock, issuance of new Acquiror stock, debt, assumption of Target debt or some combination thereof.
French Parliament advances draft law that would introduce legal professional privilege for in-house counsel.
With corporations today paying greater attention to their internal processes and procedures, it is an ideal time for legal departments to create and implement a legal department business plan. This article provides models and components for developing a legal department business plan.
Where should you focus your attention during your first weeks as the new in-house attorney? Pay a house call to your Human Resources and Payroll Departments. Read more. . .
Aggressive use of ADR can save a company endless hours of time and millions of dollars in expenses. Here's how Georgia-Pacific Corporation's revamped litigation tactics are paying off.
Last year, the Internal Revenue Service published Ordinance 1,793/2013, which lays out new criteria for monitoring high-value corporate taxpayers. The goal is to increase tax compliance and tax revenue. This article views which taxes are covered by the corporate tax monitoring programme.
In September's edition of Business Ethics, Jim Nortz discusses whether legal officers should review fair wages at their companies.
This Quick Overview is intended to demystify "non-fungible tokens" (NFTs) at a broad level, introduce the concept and functionality to non-tech counsel, and provide a practical approach to addressing intellectual-property issues and other legal concerns that may arise in connection with NFTs.
This quick reference guide provides an overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act, including exemptions, overtime pay, minimum wages, tipped employees, and calculation of hours worked.
These are Title 15, Commerce and Trade statutes and regulations.
This is a press release where Princeton Healthcare paid to settle a disability discrimination suit with EEOC.
A recent court judgment concerning the legal obligation in Germany to pay a minimum wage of € 8,50 per hour can help employers deciding when to disburse bonus payments such as Christmas and holiday bonuses.
In today’s global economy, the need to send employees overseas remains strong. How are leading global organizations dealing with the challenges of effectively incentivizing international employees, without compromising their global budget? There are a myriad of details dealing with basic pay, perquisites, allowances, taxes, and benefits and issues regarding whether to establish local or global policies, which need to be resolved. These issues can haunt even sophisticated US-based HR managers and in-house attorneys. And for many, past practice suggests that solutions are extraordinarily expensive. Our panel of experts will provide a road map through all of these issues. From selecting the right person and developing a smart policy and strategy, to dealing with domestic pay, tax and benefits requirements, you will have all the tools to maximize the value of the assignment to the organization, while operating in a cost-efficient manner.
A sample substance abuse policy that includes a list of prohibited activities and manager's responsibilities.
This Quick Counsel outlines recommended contract provisions on the valuation of shares to be used under French law as well as under other European laws.
The definition of property in Portugal follows that of other continental legal systems based on Roman law and the French Civil Code, encompassing not only freehold but also other rights of guarantee and of acquisition. Therefore, the definition of property includes full possession and exclusive use and disposition. Read this article to learn more.
With wage and hour class actions outnumbering all other discrimination class actions combined, it’s easy to see the value that a diligent and well-organized payroll system has to offer. Understand why wage and hour violations are so common and what an employer can do to avoid paying more than just overtime.
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