Drew Eckl replaces rotating leader plan, boosts Managing Partner role
February, 01, 2018 BY DEF Admin | Firm News
"Joe Chancey was featured in the February 1 Daily Report. The article discusses the changes to our firm’s leadership structure." ... Continue Reading
CDC Issues New Guidelines for Opioid Prescriptions
November 09, 2017 BY Charles Hoey | Client Alerts
The opioid crisis in America is frequently in the news and should be. Opioids have caused an enormous cost increase for workers' compensation employers and insurers. ... Continue Reading
Uber and Kay Jeweler Headlines: 3 Critical Lessons for Employers
March 08, 2017 BY DEF Admin | Client Alerts
Recent headlines about large scale sexual harassment allegations at Uber and the parent corporation of Kay Jewelers highlight the increased risk faced by today's employers for costly litigation arising out of their workforce. ... Continue Reading
Big Changes to Overtime Effective December 1, 2016
December 05, 2016 BY DEF Admin | Client Alerts
As you have likely already heard by now, the United States Department of Labor has published its long-awaited final rule greatly expanding the overtime protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"). The new rule became effective December 1, 2016. ... Continue Reading
U.S. Supreme Court Deemed The Use of Attorney General Letterhead is Not Misleading When Used by Private Attorneys in Special Counsel
May 17, 2016 BY Eric Retter | Client Alerts
Collection Letters Mailed by Private Attorneys Serving as Special Counsel to State Attorney General Not False or Misleading When On Attorney General Letterhead ... Continue Reading
Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins: Light at the End of the Tunnel
May 17, 2016 BY Adam Beedenbender | Client Alerts
In a May 16, 2016 opinion, the United States Supreme Court issued a holding which could offer debt collectors substantial protection against frivolous consumer suits and class actions in the federal courts. ... Continue Reading