Partner Jill Kahn Marshall appears extensively as an employment law expert in Law360’s "5 Ways Employers Are Botching Staff Cuts During Pandemic." The piece covers the most frequent and the most detrimental mistakes employers make when reducing their workforce in the pandemic era. Author Vin Gurrieri divides these issues into...
The Economist published an article in The Economist Applied on October 12 entitled, "How Are Companies Adjusting Salaries for Remote Workers?" and reached out to Partner Deena Merlen for a comment. The article explores a trend to which companies such as VMware are subscribing in this era. This cloud-computer company...
Missing in Brooks County is a compelling human rights documentary that follows the searches of two families just north of the US-Mexican border for their missing loved ones, and explores the broader national and international debates that impact immigration policy and lost lives. The film premieres tonight, October 13, and...
The New York City Committees on Economic Development and Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup Relations recently introduced a bill to the New York City Counsel that would grant free access rights to non-profit cultural groups to both rehearse and perform in outdoor spaces throughout the City, including parks, pedestrian...
RPJ congratulates client Cowboy Bear Ninja on their recent Emmy win! Cowboy Bear Ninja partnered with OZY Media to produce a four-part series entitled Black Women OWN the Conversation which was recognized as the winner in the Category of Outstanding News Discussion and Analysis. The four episode series featured 100...
At an awards ceremony on September 30, CURED won the Frameline44 AT&T Audience Award for Best Documentary. The documentary features the little known history of the fight against the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to remove "homosexuality" as a designated mental illness. CURED premiered on August 24 at Outfest Los Angeles....
The New York State Sick Leave law (“NYSSL”) goes into effect today, September 30, 2020. While New York City and Westchester County already had similar laws in place, NYSSL contains more expansive requirements in some respects and will be an important change for New York employers outside these locations. Although...
With the upcoming Census deadline, it is important to us at RPJ to inform people why this deadline and the Census are so vital to our communities, our states and the country as a whole. The Census happens only once every 10 years and is the foundation of our federal...
At RPJ, our hearts are heavy with the news of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing. She was a pillar of the legal profession and her work has been and will continue to be an inspiration to us always. Her bravery, fortitude and passion for liberty and equality will always be remembered...
On September 16, Mark Moore was quoted in Education Dive’s article, “U of Michigan Graduate Workers End Strike, but Pressure on University Remains", discussing the recent graduate student strike at the University of Michigan, which took place in the midst of a campus already divided on issues of leadership and...