Corporate Counsel | Analysis|Research
By Hugo Guzman | October 18, 2021
"It remains to be seen how new priorities and strategies will impact their businesses in FY 2022, especially when many businesses are shifting to remote work structures that may limit some of the common catalysts of workplace discrimination," the study concluded.
By Jessica Mach | October 5, 2021
"I would expect in a typical workforce, maybe 1% employees are seeking an accommodation," employment attorney Dan M. Forman said. "But in places where I would say it's much more politically sensitive, we've seen instances of 10% or 15%."
By Hugo Guzman | September 28, 2021
"There is no place anywhere at our company for discrimination, harassment, or unequal treatment of any kind, and I am grateful to the employees who bravely shared their experiences," Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick said in a released statement.
By Hugo Guzman | September 21, 2021
Blizzard Entertainment Chief Legal Officer Claire Hart has stepped down, the latest executive to depart as parent company Activision Blizzard Inc. faces allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination.
Corporate Counsel | Commentary
By Kenneth Carter | September 7, 2021
To a startup, speed is essential to our survival. We are constantly racing the clock to achieve economies of scale before we must go back to capital markets for an additional fundraise. Given that delay is disadvantageous to both parties, one must wonder why they spend time on NDAs.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Michael Hepburn, Bonnie Burke, Deepa Menon and Laura Taylor | August 30, 2021
While some industries have already returned to the office, other employers globally are considering hybrid work schedules as part of their return-to-office plans.
By Dan Clark | August 24, 2021
"I think the delta variant has scared a lot of people. It is a new wrinkle that has been thrown in the process," Littler Mendelson shareholder Barry Hartstein said.
By Dan Clark | August 20, 2021
The case against Goldman Sachs and two legal department leaders highlighted the role of in-house counsel when the activity of those in the legal department is called into question.
By Hugo Guzman | August 4, 2021
Tech companies may have remote work figured out, but they have other worker issues to contend with.
By Hugo Guzman | July 30, 2021
"Companies reluctant to alienate employees are looking for something that everyone can agree on, something that has common ground," Gartner Legal and Compliance Senior Director Chris Audet said.
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