For many brands, it has been a devastating year to say the least. Over half of the most valuable global brands have experienced a decline in brand value, a measure that takes financial projections, brand roles in purchase decisions, and strengths against competitors into consideration. But where some have faltered, others have asserted their dominance and stepped […]
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss 2021 emerging litigation trends for employers. According to recent research released from Law360, termination litigation connected to COVID-19 overwhelmingly dominates the charts — to no one’s surprise. The numbers, and the necessary steps to avoid such litigation, get broken down. Listen in to learn more […]
Making predictions is a tricky business at the best of times, but especially so after a year of upheaval. Even so, that didn’t stop people from trying their hand at reading the crystal ball. If anything, the uncertainty creates a stronger temptation for us to try to forecast the year ahead. Out of the thousands […]
As an experienced construction lawyer who has spent a fair amount of time in court, I can confidently state that large numbers of construction cases are lost because the project is not adequately documented. While testimony can serve as evidence in a trial, contemporaneous written records often win the day. Documenting a project, with one […]
A U.S. citizen (petitioner) can file a petition for a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for their fiancé(e) (beneficiary) to enter the United States. You may file this petition if you and your fiancé(e) intend to marry within the 90 days of your fiancé(e)’s admission into the U.S. and have met each other in person within the […]
In August, Muslim countries rang in a new year on the Islamic calendar. 1442 AH will last from Aug 20, 2020, to approximately Aug 8, 2021 – twelve days shorter than the 365 days of the Gregorian year. The date set by Saudi Arabia is based on astronomical calculations of moon cycles and while many countries in […]
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss recent Department of Labor guidance regarding proper handling of required workplace postings in an increasingly remote world. Due to COVID-19 and the increase in remote work, which will likely continue long after COVID-19, complying with mandatory notification obligations has become more difficult for employers. The […]
As an experienced construction lawyer who has spent a fair amount of time in court, I can confidently state that large numbers of construction cases are lost because the project is not adequately documented. While testimony can serve as evidence in a trial, contemporaneous written records often win the day. Documenting a project, with one […]
You finally sat down with an estate planning attorney after years of procrastination and created an estate plan that reflects your wishes: can you file it away with the rest of your important documents and never think about it again? Not exactly. As a rule of thumb, you should review your estate plan every three […]
With the holidays just around the corner, the advertisements for the home DNA test kits are everywhere: For only $99, give the gift of your family tree! In fact, a local restaurateur told me recently that one night he had two separate tables of families “meeting” both for the first time, after receiving their DNA results […]
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, most companies are operating in a fully or partially remote environment and must come up with new and creative ways to ensure employees are productive and have the resources they need to be successful. In this episode of Creative Compliance, Susie and Sarah discuss some “dos and don’ts” of remote work policies. […]
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss updates to the CDC guidelines regarding quarantine periods following close contacts. They review the previous guidance, the newest updates, and what it means for your business so you can stay compliant. Russell and Sarah also discuss how different employers, with different types of workforces, might […]