This is a great question, and one that employers across the country are dealing with after President Biden signed the Speak Out Act last week. The statute limits or prohibits the enforcement of ...

One of the main reasons for a separation agreement with an employee is to obtain an effective release of claims against the employer. However, ensuring release agreements are effective and enforceable ...

When a couple separates and eventually divorces, the process can include many factors and several steps. Dissolving a relationship typically involves deciding how assets are separated, who gets what ...

A model short-form separation agreement (also known as a severance agreement) between a private employer and departing non-unionized, at-will employee, with explanatory notes and drafting tips. This ...

Alan Feigenbaum discusses a recent Family Court case highlighting how vague “emancipation” provisions in separation agreements can lead to disputes over child support obligations when custody changes ...

October 25, 2023 - Since the implementation of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Whistleblower Program under Section 922 of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2011, the SEC has awarded over $1 billion to ...

Kimberlee Leonard has 22 years of experience as a freelance writer. Her work has been featured on US News and World Report, Business.com and Fit Small Business. She brings practical experience as a ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...