Don't get too excited. You still can't toke up in your office. Jackson Lewis Principal Kathryn Russo spoke to The Business Journals about recent changes to #marijuana state laws and their potential effects on the hiring process. Read the article at the… jacksonlewis.social/C~83lSP6

Jackson Lewis Principal and fabulous colleague Michelle Phillips has been recognized as a 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award winner by the New York City Bar Association. Congratulations, Michelle! #DEI #diversity jacksonlewis.social/b-T-N9mp

It's pretty evident which way the wind is blowing on this one. #HigherEd, time to get ready. While colleges and universities await #SCOTUS' decision on #AffirmativeAction, there are steps they can take to prepare. Jackson Lewis attorneys Susan Friedfel… jacksonlewis.social/JhsqP0Nw

Jackson Lewis Principal Laura Mitchell discussed recent #EmploymentLaw developments that will impact general counsel including #PayEquity, #ESG and the Dobbs Decision. Read the article at the link below. jacksonlewis.social/pdv6nTBt

Jackson Lewis Principal Felice Ekelman spoke to Bloomberg Law about how #NewYorkCity employers are feeling anxiety about acclimating to the new #PayTransparency law requiring job postings to include a salary range. Read the article at the ink below. jacksonlewis.social/mOJwR9dV

Attention, those of you (god bless you) who understand ERISA. For those with an eye on #ERISA and its fiduciary rules, the past few years have caused whiplash for #ESG investments in retirement plans. With a new rule from the #DOL imminent, Kellie Thomas… jacksonlewis.social/6HwknyfH

Hot button alert: The #NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved new guidance clarifying how schools can engage with student-athletes in the evolving name, image, and likeness arena. Jackson Lewis attorneys Paul Kelly and Taylor Kosakoff discuss below.… jacksonlewis.social/zf8f07MH

#HHS' Office for Civil Rights recently sent a notice to #HIPAA-covered entities and business associates reminding them of the requirement to have a written incident response plan. Jackson Lewis Jackson Principal Joseph Lazzarotti discusses jacksonlewis.social/7GvGkRWP

Jackson Lewis attorney Michael Holzapfel spoke to Law360 about how new state laws regulating abortion that followed the #SCOTUS' Dobbs decision may be on a collision course with #ERISA. Read the article at the link below. #TeamERISA jacksonlewis.social/QknsuUJA

Jackson Lewis Principal Brian Hayden spoke to HR Dive about the ways HR guidelines are adapting in order to properly address and accommodate employees with #MentalHealth issues. Read the article at the link below. jacksonlewis.social/pb5BGSzj

In the #2022Midterms, several cities in #California will be voting on regulations that will impact employers including #MinimumWage and hotel worker protection ordinances. Jackson Lewis attorneys Jonathan Siegel and Allen Acosta discuss below. jacksonlewis.social/KeAW6pkS

The #CCPA Board recently published further modifications to the California Privacy Rights Act. Jackson Lewis attorneys Mary Costigan, Jason Gavejian, Joseph Lazzarotti, Sean Paisan, Damon Silver and Robert Yang discuss below. jacksonlewis.social/SZ-oga8g

Jackson Lewis Principal Michelle Phillips spoke to Brew HR about the implications of a federal judge finding that the #EEOC misapplied a #SCOTUS ruling in its guidance for #LGBTQ+ workplace discrimination protections. Read the article at the link below. jacksonlewis.social/AkECBu9X

Jackson Lewis Trials and Appeals group Co-Leader Greg Riolo spoke to Bloomberg Law about #SCOTUS reviewing a case to clarify the scope of attorney-client privilege in the context of dual-purpose communications. Read the article at the link below. jacksonlewis.social/Z6sbOmTg

This is still a hot issue! Jackson Lewis attorneys Lindsay Swiger and Catherine Barton were recently featured in HR Florida State Council regarding state and federal trends that are narrowing the enforceability of employee restrictive covenants. Read the… jacksonlewis.social/YHq4KeN9

I have some thoughts on this. #NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo has released a memo on employers’ use of electronic monitoring and automated management in the workplace. Jackson Lewis Principals Jonathan Spitz, Richard Vitarelli, Joseph Lazzarotti… jacksonlewis.social/ZiEKNmU8

Jackson Lewis earned “National Tier 1” rankings in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers Best Law Firms list for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; #EmploymentLaw– Management; Immigration Law; Labor Law– Management; Litigation–Labor & Employment; and #SportsLaw. jacksonlewis.social/socfTjdq

Jackson Lewis Principal Nadine Abrahams spoke to Business Insurance about the potential effects on the insurance market following the first jury verdict in a case involving #Illinois’ Biometric Privacy Act. Read the article at the link below. jacksonlewis.social/Ukd4MHhZ

To help relieve the flow of Venezuelans coming to the border and being turned away, #USCIS announced an online Venezuelan Parole Program, modeled after the Uniting for Ukraine Program. Jackson Lewis attorney Zachary Monjo discusses below. #ImmigrationLaw jacksonlewis.social/vaKMzBi1

Hey, SF Bicycle Coalition - any idea how long the construction-related closure of a downtown stretch of Market St. will keep that road off limits to bikes? It’s killing my commute!