Monthly Archives: September 2016
OhioL Home rule authority can’t save Avon’s new lodging tax
8 states receive federal grants to test new ways of funding transportation infrastructure
New Jersey: Gov. Christie terminates reciprocal agreement with Pennsylvania
‘I Agreed to What?’ – Federal Court Decision May Increase Scrutiny of Online Terms and Conditions
Can a consumer be bound by an arbitration agreement contained in online terms and conditions by merely signing in to an Internet-connected service? In a recent opinion that should strike a note of caution among businesses, a federal judge in New York held such an arbitration agreement unenforceable. This decision should serve as a reminder to businesses operating online to ensure that consumers are given clear, conspicuous notice of online terms and conditions, an opportunity – and encouragement – to review those terms, and, where possible, a manner of actively assenting to the terms.
Howard & Howard expands Chicago office; welcomes four new attorneys
Lidings announces new firm appointments
Lidings law firm proudly announces the appointment of Partner Andrey Zelenin to the position of the firm’s Managing Partner, and partner Sergey Kislov to the position of the Head of the Moscow office’s Dispute Resolution practice.
The changes to the firm’s structure occurred in the wake of the recently-announced creation by Lidings Managing Partner Sergey Aksenov of an investment fund and the expansion of his business interests.
Appeals Court Divided On Bad Faith Under Illinois Trade Secrets Act
In a question of first impression, the Illinois Appellate Court recently addressed what constitutes “bad faith” for purposes of awarding attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party under §5 of the Illinois Trade Secret Act (ITSA). That section provides, in pertinent part, that if “a claim of [trade secret] misappropriation is made in bad faith” or “a motion to terminate an injunction is made or resisted in bad faith,” “the court may award reasonable attorney’s fees to the prevailing party.” The Illinois Appellate Court delivered a split decision on the legal standards for assessing whether a “bad faith” fee award is warranted under the statute.
Non-Solicit Violation: $4.5 Million Punitive Damage Award Upheld
Our colleague Peter L. Altieri, a Member of the Firm at Epstein Becker Green, has a post on the Trade Secrets & Noncompete Blog that will be of interest to many of our readers in the financial services industry: “Non-Solicit Violation: $4.5 Million Punitive Damage Award Upheld.”
Following is an excerpt:
Rarely do we see punitive damages being awarded in cases involving the movement of employees and information between firms. The Superior Court of Pennsylvania last week affirmed a punitive damage award granted by a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in such a matter, albeit which also found tort liability against the new employer and the five former employees.
Time Is Running Out for Employers to Make Important Decisions to Comply with New DOL Overtime Exemption Rule
In May, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced its final rule to increase the minimum salary for white collar exemptions. With little more than two months to go before that new rule takes effect on December 1, 2016, employers still have time to decide how to address those otherwise exempt employees whose current salaries would not satisfy the new rule by either increasing their salaries or converting them to non-exempt status.
But some of those decisions may not be easy ones. And they may create some unexpected challenges, both financially and operationally.
ILN Firm of the Month – Jalsovszky Law Firm, Budapest, Hungary!
September/October 2016
The ILN is proud to announce our latest firm of the month, Jalsovszky Law Firm, Budapest, Hungary!
Ambassadors at Jalsovszky and More…
Full descriptions of Jalsovszky’s services, expertise, and lawyer profiles are available on their ILN profile.
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