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Articles
12.01.2023
What’s the Law? Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine in Internal Investigations
Archer attorneys, Peter Frattarelli and Simone Adkins, co-authored the New Jersey Lawyer article, “What’s the Law? Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine in Internal Investigations.” The attorney-client privilege analysis is never an easy one when internal investigations are conducted. In their article, Peter and Simone discuss navigating the complex waters of internal investigations when employers rely on the assistance of counsel. Often questions and confusion revolve around knowing what aspects of the investigation may be protected by the attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine, and outside the scope of discovery. New Jersey courts have evaluated this issue and developed an outline of how to address these situations. To read the complete article, click here.
Articles
11.27.2023
In the Face of Affirmative Action: Persisting With Law Firm Diversity Efforts
The Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, 600 U.S. 181 (2023) held that affirmative action programs are unconstitutional in private college admissions. The decision left businesses that are committed to diversity initiatives worried about what it would mean for their DEI programs. However, the decision does not invalidate private employment diversity efforts. Shelley Smith, Archer’s Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer and Partner in the firm’s Business Litigation and Labor and Employment Groups, recently authored The Legal article, “In the Face of Affirmative Action: Persisting with Law Firm Diversity Efforts,” which reviews the Supreme court decision. In the article, Shelley discusses the legal field being among the least diverse professions and how law firms can continue working towards a more diverse and inclusive industry - despite the current attacks against affirmative action. To read the article, click here.
Articles
07.23.2021
"Post-Pandemic Litigation: Trade Secrets, Vendor Contracts and Employment Policies May Top List" By: Michael Horn & Dylan Newton, ROI-NJ (July 12, 2021)
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Client Advisories
04.24.2024
On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced long-awaited revisions to overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The most important change will allow many more workers to receive overtime pay because the DOL raised the minimum salary that employees must receive before they can ever be exempt from overtime under the recognized “white collar” exemptions for executives, professionals, and administrative employees. The DOL also finalized its proposed changes to the separate highly compensated employee exemption’s total annual compensation requirement methodologies. The revised earning thresholds will become effective on July 1, 2024, and will increase again, significantly, on January 1, 2025.
Client Advisories
07.11.2023
The United States Supreme Court issued a major decision at the end of its 2022/2023 Term, which will have far-reaching implications on any employer who tries to force employees to work on their day of religious observation (whether the Sabbath or otherwise). On June 29, 2023, in a rare unanimous decision, in Groff v. DeJoy, the U.S. Supreme Court set a new higher bar before an employer can force an employee to work on a day of religious observation. Going forward, employers will now face a bigger hurdle before they can force employees to work what is typically a weekend day, when most religious observances take place.
In the News 4 results
In the News
12.11.23
How Should Midsize Firms Navigate DEI Landmines
Shelley R. Smith, Archer's Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, was interviewed for the Law.com article, "How Should Midsize Firms Navigate DEI Landmines?" Shelley, a partner in the firm's Labor & Employment Group, discussed how midsize firms can move forward with DEI programming without risking litigation or other issues related to recent DEI pushback. The article offers practical advice on how midsize firms can ensure they're compliant with the law and able to continue the efforts they started before as much resistance had occurred.
In the News
08.15.2023
Peter Frattarelli, Chair of Archer's Labor & Employment Group, was recently interviewed for Charles Toutant's NJ Law Journal article, "White Employees Are Suing for Discrimination. What Will Jurors Think?" The article addresses a recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in higher education which will likely result in an uptick in workplace discrimination suits by white plaintiffs.
In the News
04.14.2023
Peter Frattarelli, Chair of Archer’s Labor & Employment Law Group, was recently interviewed by Ellen Bardash and quoted in the Delaware Law Weekly article, "Evidence Against Fox News in Del. Case May Support Strongest-Ever Argument for Actual Malice." The article is centered around the Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation case against Fox News and parent company Fox Corporation, which is scheduled to go to trial for five weeks beginning on April 17, 2023. Dominion will argue that Fox New executives acted with actual malice following the 2020 presidential election results.
Press Releases 79 results
Press Releases
11.08.2021
Peter Frattarelli to be Interviewed on New Jersey 101.5 Town Hall Broadcast
Peter Frattarelli, Chair of Archer’s Labor and Employment Group will be interviewed on New Jersey 101.5 Town Hall broadcast, hosted by Eric Scott, scheduled for Thursday, November 11th at 7:00pm. This program will focus on vaccine mandates and the legal obligations, rights and options available for both employer and employee.
Press Releases
08.10.2021
Peter Frattarelli, Chair of Archer’s Labor and Employment Group was interviewed for the second time on New York’s talk radio, The Paul Vandenburgh Show, on the recent revelation of one of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's alleged sexual assault victims coming forward.
Press Releases
08.04.2021
Archer partner Peter L. Frattarelli was recently elected President of the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity of Burlington and Mercer Counties, a nonprofit organization and affiliate of the national organization that has been working for decades to provide decent, affordable housing to families. Peter is a longtime Habitat volunteer and Officer of the Board of Directors, most recently serving as Vice President. Over the past nine years, he has used his experience in labor and employment law to provide assistance and guidance to the organization. Peter will serve as President for a two-year term ending on June 30, 2023.
Speaking Engagements & Seminars 53 results
Speaking Engagements & Seminars
04.09.2024
Archer Attorneys to Present CCSNJ’s Annual 2024 “HR Bootcamp”
Archer Labor & Employment Law attorneys will present the 2024 Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey’s annual “HR Bootcamp." Program information is as follows:
Speaking Engagements & Seminars
12.08.2023
Please join us for a complimentary Labor & Employment Breakfast Seminar. This course will cover the major state and federal laws affecting labor and employment law.
Speaking Engagements & Seminars
07.19.2023
Peter Frattarelli to Moderate NJICLE's "Recent Developments in NJ Law: 2023 Update"
Peter Frattarelli, Chair of Archer's Labor & Employment Group, will moderate an all day NJICLE CLE seminar providing insight into the latest developments in Labor and Employment law this year.