Court rejects retroactivity of Dodd–Frank's whistleblower remedies *

USA - April 18 2013
Since the 2010 enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, a recurring question in judicial opinions interpreting the…

Co-authors: Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy, Lee A. Peifer , Holly H. Smith, Cynthia M. Krus, Lewis S. Wiener.

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Employers should use revised FCRA disclosure for employees and job applicants *

USA - January 15 2013
Employers who use consumer reports as part of their decision-making process in the hiring, promotion or firing of employees should note the attached…

Co-authors: Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy, Keith J. Barnett , Peter N. Farley , B. Knox Dobbins, Gail L. Westover.

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Department of Labor settles debarment proceeding against contractor for violations of wage and benefit laws while employee class action remains pending in Southern District of New York *

USA - September 14 2012
Contractors and Subcontractors Beware!

Co-authors: James J. Briody, Gail L. Westover.

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EEOC issues updated enforcement guidance that opposes employer use of blanket criminal record exclusions when making employment decisions *

USA - May 11 2012
On April 25, 2012, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued updated enforcement guidance on employer use of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Co-authors: Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy, Peter N. Farley , Gail L. Westover, Jade A. Logan .

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Virginia continues to take a stance on non-compete agreements *

USA - March 14 2012
While non-compete agreements are fairly common in today’s business world, Virginia courts disfavor them and will not enforce them unless they are narrowly tailored to protect legitimate business interests.

Co-authors: James J. Briody, Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy, Peter N. Farley , Gail L. Westover.

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