Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam,” Peter is joined at the 36th Annual Legislative Seminar in Washington, D.C., by his BakerHostetler colleague, former Congressman
Employment & Labor
MIAMI BUSINESS LITIGATION: EMPLOYERS COULD BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY AN EMPLOYEE UNDER THAT EMPLOYEE’S NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT WITH HIS PRIOR EMPLOYER
You may recall last week we discussed Florida’s Choice Act and the changes it may create to the non-compete landscape in Florida. The Choice Act establishes significantly more stringent non-compete restrictions on employees and independent contractors earning, or are reasonably expected to earn, a salary greater than twice the annual mean wage of the Florida…
District Court Denies Unum’s Motion to Transfer Venue In ERISA Disability Case; Plaintiff’s Choice of Forum Upheld
By Kristin Kyle
In Williams v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am., No. 24-CV-24113-RAR, 2025 WL 1591213 (S.D. Fla. June 5, 2025), on Defendant Unum Life insurance Company of America’s motion to transfer venue, Southern Florida District Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II denied the motion and upheld Plaintiff’s choice of venue, finding that the action should not…
Beltway Buzz, June 13, 2025
The Heat Is On. Again. On June 16, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will commence its informal public hearing on its “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings” proposed rule, which was issued on August 30, 2024. The hearing, at which dozens of stakeholders are scheduled to appear,…
Employer Considerations During Civil Unrest
Quick Hits
- With ongoing protests in many major U.S. cities and resulting action by the federal, state, and local governments, such as imposing curfews, employers may want to revisit and revise their emergency plans, including to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and to ensure employee safety and preservation of safe operations.
- Maintaining clear
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California Employers: What to Do Now Amid Renewed ICE Enforcement Activity
The ramping up of enforcement by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across California has been expected for some time now. We have hosted multiple webinars earlier this year with this expectation, and now is a good time to review the materials again. What we’re seeing now is not a surprise, and the focus on employer…
Osseo Area Schools Decided
Within the last week, the Supreme Court has come down with two decisions of relevance to our blog (Osseo Area Schools and Ames). Each is worth a separate blog. This week’s blog entry is going to be the Osseo Area Schools, which I previously blogged on its oral argument here. As usual, the blog…
The Impact of Criminal Records on Employment Opportunities in NYC
Understanding Your Rights Under New York City’s Fair Chance Act
For many New Yorkers, a criminal record can feel like a life sentence, not just in the legal system, but in the job market. Even after serving their time and turning their lives around, applicants with past convictions often face barriers when applying for work.…
Avoid This Mistake When Asking Your Manager or HR for Anything
By Arkady Itkin
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Cohen & Buckmann Ranked in The Legal 500 US 2025 Guide
By Sandra Cohen
Cohen & Buckmann has received its debut recognition in The Legal 500 United States 2025 guide, earning a Band 4 ranking in Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation and Retirement Plans: Design. The Legal 500 guide is an independent, research-based publication that highlights leading law firms and practitioners based on feedback from clients and peers. “We’re grateful to our…