Insights
Client Alerts
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July 10, 2017
3 Big DOL Changes Employers Need to Know
The DOL under the Trump administration got off to a slow start, but it is now signaling that changes will be forthcoming.
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June 20, 2017
Supreme Court Rules Refusal to Register Disparaging Trademark Violates First Amendment
On June 19, 2017, the Supreme Court declared the disparagement clause as unconstitutional in violation of the First Amendment’s Free Speech Clause.
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June 14, 2017
Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule Now in Effect
On June 9, 2017, the Department of Labor’s “Fiduciary Rule” went into effect, despite several dissenting opinions from House Republicans.
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June 8, 2017
DOL Rescinds Obama-Era Persuader Rule
The current administration intends to rescind the Persuader Rule, which broadened disclosure requirements for attorneys assisting businesses with unions.
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May 22, 2017
Sixth Circuit Applies Cat’s Paw Theory to FMLA Retaliation Claims
The Sixth Circuit ruled that employers can be held liable for Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) retaliation claims based on the “cat’s paw” theory.
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April 28, 2017
KJK Client Alert – Ohio Companies Being Targeted by Sophisticated Cyber Criminals
Sophisticated cyber criminals are targeting Ohio-based companies at an increasing rate. KJK clients have reported an increase in criminal activity.
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April 11, 2017
Congress and White House Roll Back Online Privacy Protections
On April 3, 2017, President Trump signed a bill repealing online privacy protections that were set to go into effect later this year.
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April 6, 2017
In Landmark Decision, Seventh Circuit Says Title VII Protects Sexual Orientation
The EEOC has previously ruled that the term “sex” in Title VII provides protection for sexual orientation, in addition to gender.
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April 5, 2017
Demonstrating Continued Use of Your Trademark Just Got a Little More Difficult
On March 21, 2017, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) issued a new rule concerning Section 8 and Section 71 trademark affidavits.
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March 6, 2017
The Cost of a Data Breach
Large-scale data breaches of big corporations are becoming an almost weekly event. The true extent of the legal and financial consequences remains unclear.