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December 2018

The growth of the "Me-Too" movement, as recently exemplified in the controversy surrounding the Kavanaugh nomination, has increased emphasis on the American public's sensitivity to inappropriate language.  We all have seen situations in the last year of business and political leaders whose careers have been damaged by using inappropriate terminology,...
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) applies to employers of 20 or more employees.  When employees leave their jobs, covered employers are required to send notices to former employees of their right to continue coverage under the company's health plan for a limited period.  Employers that send deficient notices of COBRA rig...
There is an old saying among attorneys that you should never discuss politics or religion with clients.  While the same may be said about other situations, it is inevitable that politics will in some cases be discussed at home, and in the work place.  With the intensity and divisiveness of certain current political positions, it is inevitable th...
To the surprise of few, the Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the mid-term elections held November 6.  It appears that Democrats will gain 39 seats, which would give them a majority.  In the Senate, Democrats had to defend 26 of the 35 seats on the ballot, including 10 in states the President won.  The Democrats...