Atlanta Partner Candis R. Jones has been named to Atlanta Magazine’s 2023 “Atlanta 500” list of the most powerful business leaders in Atlanta. This is the third year in a row she has received this recognition.

Chicago Partner Charles Cole will join an American Bar Association (ABA) TECHSHOW 2023 panel titled "Using Technology to Tell a Story in the Courtroom," hosted at Hyatt Regency Chicago on March 3 at 11:15 a.m. CT.

Washington D.C. Partner and Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ SEC Enforcement & Litigation Practice Paul Kisslinger and Associate Rebecca Stoddard recently co-authored an Expert Analysis article for Law360, titled “6 Top Priorities For SEC Enforcement In 2023.”

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act) were enacted through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. Together, these two Acts establish enhanced protections for childrearing employees and impose additional obligations on employers.

Boston Partner Patricia Gary will moderate a panel discussion on integrating climate-resilience into public infrastructure, hosted by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) on February 2 at 1:30p.m. ET.

This alert discusses the major developments in New Jersey labor and employment law in 2022, including new legislation and key appellate decisions that will impact employers and employees in the Garden State.

2022 brought new developments to Connecticut’s labor and employment law. For the first time, Connecticut employees had the option of applying for paid medical leave through the state. Restrictions on certain employers’ ability to discipline employees for off-duty use of cannabis also went into effect. Protections for employees who opt-out of listening to political or religious speech in the workplace were also implemented.

Lewis Brisbois has formed a national Cargo & Logistics Practice, led by Phoenix Partner Julie E. Maurer, who also serves as National Co-Chair of the firm’s Transportation Practice as well as Co-Chair of the national Autonomous Vehicles Practice.

Wilmington Managing Partner Francis G.X. Pileggi and Partner Sean M. Brennecke published the second part of a two-part article for the Delaware Business Court Insider (part of Law.com) titled, “18th Annual Review of Key Del. Corporate and Commercial Decisions, Part 2.” The article analyzes notable decisions that the Delaware Court of Chancery issued in 2022.

There were a number of changes to the labor and employment laws of Nebraska and Oklahoma in 2022. In the Cornhusker State, these changes were initiated through ballot initiatives, legislation passed by the Nebraska unicameral, and case law decided by the Nebraska Supreme Court. Similarly, in the Sooner State, several new pieces of legislation were enacted that will impact both public and private employers.

The 2022 legislative session for the State of Kansas began in January 2022. The legislators were back in the Capitol for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and ready to work. This alert provides a summation of pertinent labor and employment related bills of last year that were enacted into law.

Atlanta Partner and Vice-Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ Intellectual Property & Technology and Entertainment, Media & Sports Practices Jonathan Goins recently authored an article for the Daily Report (part of Law.com), titled, “New Year, Same Problem: Will More DE&I Progress Be Made in 2023?”

Los Angeles Partner Kenneth C. Feldman and San Francisco Partner Alex A. Graft recently authored an article for the Daily Journal, titled “2022 in Review: Cases Involving Lawyers.” This is the 11th year in a row that they have penned a year-in-review article for the publication.

Houston and Salt Lake City Partner William (“Bill”) S. Helfand, with Houston Appellate Partner Sean Higgins, recently secured a significant victory on behalf of a Galveston, Texas-based community center when the Texas Supreme Court reduced a six-figure judgment against the community center by more than half.

Denver Managing Partner Todd R. Seelman, Administrative Partner Jon Olafson, and Partner Lucas "Luke" T. Ritchie were all recently recognized by Denver's 5280 Magazine on its 2023 list of "Top Lawyers."