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Firm News | 04.03.24

Landmark Settlement, with Sweeping Array of Restorative Measures, Unveiled in Historic Federalsburg Voting Rights Case

Adding reconciliation to history-making election reform, a landmark settlement was announced today in a federal lawsuit that challenged 200 years of discrimination against Black voters in the Town of Federalsburg. With a sweeping array of restorative measures, the Town seeks to make amends to Black residents for wrongs of the past. The remarkable agreement – the first of its kind in any Maryland voting rights case – was reached through mediation overseen by U.S. Magistrate Judge Erin Aslan; it includes an official apology for historical racism, a street renaming, and community markers commemorating and celebrating the history and contributions of Black residents, among other measures. 

Firm News | 6 min read | 01.02.24

Crowell & Moring Elects Seven New Partners, Promotes Four to Senior Counsel, and 26 to Counsel

Crowell & Moring elected seven lawyers to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2024. The firm also promoted four lawyers to the position of senior counsel and 26 associates to the position of counsel.

Firm News | 2 min read | 10.30.23

Crowell & Moring and ACLU Challenge Racially Discriminatory Election System, Making History in Federalsburg

History was made in September as residents in the Town of Federalsburg, Md. elected the Town’s first Black council members—Darlene Hammond and Brady James. Ms. Hammond and Ms. James were officially sworn into office earlier this month. Before then, the Town had experienced all-white rule for its 200-year history. This dramatic change was brought about in substantial part by a lawsuit filed by Crowell & Moring and the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland.

Client Alerts 22 results

Client Alert | 2 min read | 04.03.24

NYC Employers Required to Post and Distribute Newly Issued Workers’ Bill of Rights

On March 1, 2024, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) published a Workers’ Bill of Rights, which was developed in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, the New York City Commission on Human Rights, and community and labor organizations in accordance with Local Law 161.  By July 1, 2024, all New York City employers are required to post prominently in the workplace the “Know Your Rights At Work” poster, which contains a scannable QR code linked to the DCWP website containing the Workers’ Bill of Rights.  Employers are also required to distribute a copy to each employee, and to provide every new hire with a copy on or before their first day of work.  Employers must also post it on their intranet or mobile app if they offer one for employees to use. 
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Client Alert | 1 min read | 12.28.23

Governor Hochul Vetoes Bill Banning Non-Competes in New York

Governor Hochul vetoed a bill passed by the New York State legislature that would have effectively banned all non-compete agreements.  In her December 26, 2023 veto message, Governor Hochul cited New York’s “highly competitive economic climate” and the “legitimate interests” of companies to “retain highly compensated talent,” while stating that she has “long supported limits on non-compete agreements for middle-class and low-wage workers.” The Governor observed as well that she had “proposed banning non-compete agreements for anyone making below the median wage in New York” in her first Executive Budget. Governor Hochul stated that she remains open to “future legislation that achieves the right balance.”
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.25.23

New York State Issues an Array of New Employment Laws

New York State has enacted several new laws with significant implications for employers.  These include (1) restricting employers’ ability to request the social media credentials of applicants and employees, (2) requiring employers to provide notice of unemployment insurance eligibility upon an employee’s separation from employment, (3) limiting an employer’s ability to require employees to assign invention rights, (4) criminalizing wage theft as a form of larceny and (5) limitations on so-called employer captive audience speeches.  Each of these laws is summarized below. 
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Webinar | 02.22.24, 12:00 PM EST - 1:00 PM EST

Third Thursday: New York State and Local Employment Law Updates

Please join us for the next edition of Third Thursday – Crowell & Moring’s Labor and Employment Update, a webinar series dedicated to helping our clients stay on top of developing law and emerging compliance issues.

Webinar | 06.13.23, 2:00 PM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT

Navigating New York City’s Automated Employment Decision Tools Law and California’s Emerging Law: Compliance, Risks, and Practical Guidance

Please join us for a webinar on New York City’s law regulating “automated employment decision tools.”

Webinar | 01.11.23, 8:00 AM EST - 9:00 AM EST

Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Guidance under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Please join us on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 for a complimentary one-hour webinar addressing several of the most important requirements for earning enhanced tax credits under the IRA. 
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Speaking Engagements 3 results