The recent $21 Million settlement with Columbia University is one of many cases showing the EEOC's renewed focus on antisemitism and religious discrimination generally. The Columbia University settlement, as well as cases involving Sabbath observance, modesty, and COVID-19 vaccine manadates serve as a cautionary tale to employers that hostility toward an employee's religion can't be justified as a political issue. Rather, the employer must prevent hostile work environments and accommodate the employees' religious beliefs when it is possible to do so without undue hardship.
Read MoreDuring a collaboration, authors may get caught up in the creative process and not consider the legal implications of their work. However, it’s important to decide up front whether they intend to create a joint work or composite work and work with an attorney to document their intention.
Read MoreTreating every challenge as a crisis can drain a team's energy and resources and make it harder to respond to a true crisis.
Read MoreThe OWBPA protects older employees by imposing strict requirements on ADEA releases. Failure to comply with these requirements can invalidate a release and make the employer vulnerable to EEOC claims for age discrimination.
Read MoreNearly five years after it was first proposed, the SEC appears to be returning its attention to the finder rule proposed during the the first Trump Administration.
Read MoreSync licensing can be a major income source for composers and songwriters. Businesses should be aware that any time they use non public domain music in their video content, they may need a sync license.
Read MoreWhether it be for a startup, artistic endeavor, or real estate investment, you may have to comply with securities laws. Learn why securities law can apply in unlikely situations and how having an experienced securities attorney on your team can help you navigate the fundraising minefield.
Read MoreThe US system’s use of performance rights organizations to license music is efficient and enables widespread access to music at the expense of artist control over the use of their recordings.
Read MorePersonal connections can be a great way to forge a win-win business relationship. However, affinity scams also rely on personal connections.The recent SEC complaint against Kenneth Mattson provides a case study why someone should verify the legitimacy of an investment before parting with a large sum of money.
Read MoreSecurities promoters most provide complete disclosure of the amount and conditions relating to compensation paid for the endorsement, whether cash, crypto, equity, products, or anything else of value.
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