The Paley Rothman Blog
Paley Rothman shares this library of resources with clients and friends of the firm to help them stay ahead of legal and business developments and trends. Here, you will find helpful tips and tools written by our attorneys. The information in the blogs and articles is not a substitute for legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Should you have any questions or want legal advice, please contact the attorney who wrote the blog or article.
May 12, 2016
By
Michelle Chapin on May 12, 2016
Upon a person’s death, he or she would expect the Personal Representative (i.e. Executor) named in the Will to gain access to his or her bank accounts and private financial information. The law is not so clear with respect to the authority which may be granted to a Personal Representative or other fiduciary over digital accounts.
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May 9, 2016
By
Hope Eastman on May 9, 2016
Last week, we wrote to you about the 2015-2016 term cases that have been decided. Here is a preview of cases for private sector employers to watch, decisions for which are still pending.
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May 6, 2016
By
Hope Eastman on May 6, 2016
As the Court enters the last two months of its 2015-2016 term, here is a look at the decided cases that can affect private sector employers. A separate blog will follow, detailing those cases still pending that private sector employers should watch.
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May 5, 2016
By
Trish Weaver on May 5, 2016
Congress actually agreed on something! After passing in the Senate, the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) was approved by the House (410-2) and is headed to the White House for signature. The new law provides an additional arrow in a company’s quiver when protecting its proprietary information.
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April 26, 2016
A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit serves to once again remind employers of the dangers of treating an employee unfairly simply because he or she engaged in protected activity under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
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