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Pro Bono Lawyers at Weber Gallagher, Cozen O'Connor and Other Firms Have Gotten Creative in COVID-19 Response

May 06, 2020

News - Health Care & Life Sciences

Greg Fliszar and Danielle Sapega were quoted in The Legal Intelligencer about their pro bono work with the Physician Support Line during the COVID-19 pandemic.


How to Handle More Work-from-Home Requests

May 05, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

Susan Eisenberg was quoted in SHRM discussing the challenges employers face with employees working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Returning To Work: Employment Attorneys Talk Safety In The Office

May 05, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

Jeremy Glenn spoke with CBS 2 Chicago about the ever changing job market during the COVID-19 pandemic.


5 compliance tips for reopening the workplace

May 04, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

David Barron spoke with HR Dive about how the recall of employees could present a series of legal pitfalls for the unprepared.


How To Protect Trade Secrets During The Pandemic

May 01, 2020

News - Trade Secrets, Restrictive Covenants, and Computer Abuse

James Gale was quoted in Law360 discussing the risks of protecting trade secrets now that employees are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Are Employers Liable if Workers get Sick with COVID-19? As Businesses Prepare to Reopen, Worker Safety is a Priority

May 01, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

Jeremy Glenn was quoted in the Chicago Tribune discussing the workers' compensation program, which allows employees to collect benefits for workplace injuries or illnesses without proving their employer was at fault.


Coronavirus: a US state looks to sue China, but will it have its day in court?

May 01, 2020

News - 9/11 Litigation

Sean Carter was quoted in the South China Morning Post discussing how he sees a way for a coronavirus suit to proceed against China.


Risk Management Best Practices For Your COVID-19 Return To Work Plans

April 28, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

Susan Eisenberg and Jennifer Taylor Williams appeared on the Prevention Podcast to discuss the risks involved in returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Can we require a sick employee to pass a COVID-19 test before returning to work?

April 28, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

Aaron Holt discussed with HR Dive about employers requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test before permitting them to return to work.


EEOC Slows Some Processes During Pandemic

April 27, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

David Barron was quoted in SHRM discussing if an employee contacts the EEOC for a right-to-sue letter during the COVID-19 pandemic.


How to Protect Yourself if You're Forced to Return to Work

April 24, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

Nandini Sane was quoted in Life Hacker discussing what employees should do if they do not feel safe returning to work when stay at home orders are lifted.


‘Work Sharing’ Offers Lifeline to Companies Eyeing Virus Rebound

April 23, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

George Voegele was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing employer concerns with "work sharing" that allows employees to tap into jobless benefits when their hours are reduced.


Furlough vs. layoff? As more workers lose their jobs, here’s what to know about your rights and benefits

April 22, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

David Barron spoke with Fortune about the rights that furloughed employees have.


US Regulator Grants Exemption for Drone Flight During Lockdown [Financial Times]

April 22, 2020

News - Aviation Litigation, Insurance Coverage - Aviation

Bill Walsh was quoted in an article in the Financial Times titled, "US Regulator Grants Exemption for Drone Flight During Lockdown." This article discusses a new coronavirus-related waiver for drone flight which allows an oil and gas company in Houston, TX to use unmanned aircraft instead of humans to inspect its facilities while the staff remains in lockdown.


Jennifer Brandt Appears on Court TV

April 21, 2020

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Practice, was a guest on Court TV.


As Unemployment Claims Grow, Here Are Answers To Some Of Your Biggest Questions

April 21, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

Jeremy Glenn discussed with CBS 2 Chicago some of the biggest questions regarding unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Trade Secrets: New Filings Increase

April 20, 2020

News - Trade Secrets, Restrictive Covenants, and Computer Abuse

James Gale was quoted in Law 360 discussing the rise of trade secret cases in federal court since 2016.


Punching In: The Latest COVID-19 Benefits, Liability Questions

April 20, 2020

News - Antitrust & Competition, Commercial Litigation

Jonathan Grossman was featured in a Bloomberg Law article discussing how the feds are on the lookout for staffing agencies, recruiters, and businesses colluding to fix pay rates, limit hours or prevent workers from changing jobs, in violation of antitrust law.


How to Safeguard the Privacy of Workers with COVID-19

April 20, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

David Barron was quoted in SHRM discussing what employers should do when an employee test positive for COVID-19.


The Reopening Challenge: 5 Tips for Getting Back to Business

April 17, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

David Barron was quoted in Inc. discussing the challenges that employers will face when they reopen their business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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