Labor and Employment

To Poach or Not to Poach: Franchise No-Poach Clauses Under Scrutiny

by Craig R. Tractenberg (LAW '81)

Craig Tractenberg, Partner Fox Rothschild, discusses recent litigation over anti-poaching contract provisions.

Improving Economic Policies for the American Territories

by Tom C.W. Lin and Beckie Schatschneider

Temple Law’s own Professor Tom Lin offers three innovative proposals to improve economic conditions in the US territories.

Changes for CA Gig Economy: Know Your ABCs

by Brian M. Pinheiro, Diane A. Thompson, Christopher J. Kelly, Jessica G. Federico, Stephanie Awanyai and Beckie Schatschneider

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has held that the Federal Arbitration Act preempts state laws that prohibit mandatory arbitration of sexual harassment claims.

Federal Court Rules that the FAA Preempts New York Law Prohibiting Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims

by Mark J. Levin, Marjorie J. Peerce, Steven W. Suflas, Elliot I. Griffin (LAW ’18) and Beckie Schatschneider

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has held that the Federal Arbitration Act preempts state laws that prohibit mandatory arbitration of sexual harassment claims.

Tattletale: Supply Chain Investigations and the Attorney-Client Privilege

by Susan Maslow (LAW '82) and Beckie Schatschneider

Sue Maslow discusses supply chain investigations and enhanced compliance procedures to combat forced labor.

The Continued Decline in Major League Baseball’s Labor Market

by Noah Goodman (LAW '16) and Beckie Schatschneider

Noah J. Goodman (LAW ’16) analyzes the opportunity cost incurred by MLB players who sign contract extensions that delay free agency.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Recognizes Legal Duty to Safeguard Employee Data from Hackers

by Jeffrey D. Grossman, Kristin J. Jones (LAW ’08), Mischa S. Wheat and Beckie Schatschneider

Stradley Ronon attorneys discuss a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision recognizing a legal duty requiring employers to safeguard employee data as well as steps employers should take to best safeguard information.

The Supreme Court Is Less “Pro-Arbitration” Than You Think, But Not in a Good Way

by Pamela Bookman and Beckie Schatschneider

Temple Law’s own Professor Pamela Bookman discusses arbitration with respect to international commercial litigation. #Temple10Q

Working Group Drafts Model Contract Clauses to Prevent Human Rights Violations

by Susan Maslow (LAW '82) and Beckie Schatschneider

Susan Maslow (LAW ’82) discusses the Working Group to Draft Human Rights Protections in Supply Contracts.

Opioid Epidemic Spurs Increase in Drug Testing, Risks for Employers

by Louis Chodoff (LAW ‘88) and Beckie Schatschneider

Ballard Spahr attorney Louis Chodoff (LAW ’88) discusses the impact of the opioid epidemic on employer drug testing policies.