Sirius XM

Sirius XM “The Patriot” Ch 125

Founder Peter Glennon spoke with host Stacy Washington on Sirius XM “The Patriot” Ch 125 last night about his new Amazon bestselling book "Am I Stuck in This Practice?" and unpacked the latest on the FTC's proposed ban on non-competes. In case you missed it, you can listen to the interview here

Mar 14

Fortune

How to Negotiate a Severance Package: Experts Say the Right Mentality Can Get You More

With layoffs rolling through tech, media, and other sectors, tens of thousands of workers have recently found themselves out of a job—or may soon. While some of these firms are offering decent enough severance packages, there’s nothing to stop you from negotiating a better one. Read on for more.

Feb 24

Law 360

FTC Noncompete Ban Could Split Health Industry, Raise Costs

Few industries will be affected as much as health care if the Biden administration's proposed nationwide ban on noncompete agreements goes into effect next year. Read on for more.

Feb 24

AISHEALTH

Cigna Lawsuit Against Former Express Scripts President Sheds Light on Non-Competes

Even as the Federal Trade Commission is looking to ban noncompetes, one major health insurance company, Cigna Corp., is suing to stop a former executive from taking a top job at CVS Health Corp. Founder Peter Glennon spoke with AIS Health, an MMIT Company to help break down the situation and explain how it might play out legally. Read on for more.

Feb 23

Law 360

My Virtual Valentine: Online Rules Crucial In Pandemic Era

The rise of remote work has led to sexual harassment taking place over text messages, Slack and even Microsoft Teams. Founder Peter Glennon talked with Law 360 about how employers are responding.

Feb 23

Newsweek

My Brother Is Refusing To Leave My Dead Parents' House—What Should I Do?

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that is often preferred over litigation for several reasons. Read on for more.

Feb 04

The Business Journals

The FTC’s Noncompete Ban Won’t Extend to Everyone. Here’s Who Is Exempt.

While the FTC's proposed rule on banning noncompetes is broad, it's authority only goes so far — and many players in one key industry will be exempt. Read on for more.

Feb 01

The Business Journals

PayPal to Cut 2,000 Workers; Southwest Airlines to Spend on Modernization: The National Observer Feb. 1, 2023

As large tech companies look to bring down costs via high-profile layoffs (like those in today's top story about PayPal), smaller companies are starting to worry that a lack of access to capital could bring even some of the most promising startups to their knees for distressed acquisitions. Read on for more.

Feb 01

WHAM

Local Lawmaker Calls on Hochul to End COVID Vaccination Mandate for Health Care Workers

At least one local Republican lawmaker is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to change her mind on mandating the COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare workers. Read on for more.

Feb 01

HR Dive

'Take a Deep Breath’ in Response to FTC Noncompete Ban, Attorneys Say

The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule last week to ban noncompete agreements may have taken employers by surprise, but multiple attorneys who spoke to HR Dive believe the rule faces a difficult path before it can take effect. Read on for more.

Jan 19

Albany Business Review

FTC's Ban Likely to Face Legal Challenges — but There are Other Hurdles for Noncompete Clauses

The tide may be turning against noncompete agreements — even outside of the FTC's proposed ban. Even so, the proposal faces some big legal questions. Read on for more.

Jan 19

yahoo! news

FTC's 'vague' Rule to Ban Non-competes Faces Legal Hurdles

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s move to outlaw employment agreements that condition workers’ jobs on their promise to steer clear of work for competing firms is expected to face challenges that could block or narrow the measure. Read on for more.

Jan 10

The Business Journals

FTC Proposes Broad Ban on Noncompetes. Here's What it Means for Businesses and Workers

The FTC's proposed ban on noncompete clauses could have seismic effects on many industries. Here's what businesses need to know. Read on for more.

Jan 10

USA Today

FTC Explores Banning Noncompete Agreements. What Could it Mean for Workers and Businesses?

Workers would be able to change jobs more freely than they can now if the Federal Trade Commission succeeds in banning noncompete clauses. But opponents warn that freedom won't be free. Read on for more.

Jan 10

Buffalo Business First

FTC Proposes Broad Ban On Noncompetes. Here's What It Means For Businesses And Workers.

The FTC's proposed ban on noncompete clauses could have seismic effects on many industries. Here's what businesses need to know. Read on for more.

Jan 05

Rochester Business Journal

The Glennon Law Firm PC - The Alzheimers Association

The Alzheimers Association announces that Kristen Merlin has been named as director of community engagement. Read on for more.

Dec 27

TLNT

License to Monitor

Recently we brought you news that a US-based company was fined $50,000 for insisting that one of its Netherlands-based remote workers have their computer webcam on all day. Read on for more.

Dec 13

LEGALDIVE

Objective measures can provide flexibility under NYC pay transparency law

By tying salary to experience and skill, employers could have a reasonable defense against discrimination claims within the range they publicize, specialists say. Read on for more.

Dec 06

Law.com

The Legal Intelligencer

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Nov 17

Law 360

Pay Transparency Laws May Shake Up Legal Job Market

A wave of new salary transparency rules in New York City, California, and beyond could have a seismic effect on the U.S. legal industry. Read on for more.

Nov 16

NY Law Journal

Law Firms May Soon See Ripple Effect of New York's Pay Transparency Law

New York City's pay transparency law has the potential to alter the talent competition in Big Law. Read on for more.

Nov 08

Law 360

4 Questions As NYC's Pay Transparency Law Kicks In

New York City recently joined the ranks of jurisdictions that require employers to disclose a pay range in job advertisements, adding to an assortment of state and local pay transparency laws. Read on for more.

Nov 07

SHRM

Proposal Would Restrict Electronic Monitoring Nationwide

A proposal by National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo to prevent union busting via employers that monitor employees electronically would apply to all companies, not just unionized ones. Already, a handful of states have some notice requirements for electronic monitoring. Read on for more.

Nov 02

LEGALDIVE

Lawsuits over Twitter golden parachutes could get messy

New owner Elon Musk now has access to sensitive internal communications that could touch on his claim the company has more fake accounts than it says it does. Read on for more.

Nov 01

CNBC

How the Pay Transparency Movement’s Success Will Change the Way Jobs Are Listed

A growing number of states and municipalities are enacting salary transparency laws, a stepping stone toward eliminating wage discrepancies based on gender, race and other unfair practices. Read on for more.

Oct 27

USA Today

Is Elon Musk’s Deal to Buy Back Twitter? Here’s What We Know.

The law firms representing Musk and Twitter in deals and litigation will make hundreds of millions for their months of work, according to estimates by competitors and colleagues familiar with the matter. Read on for more.

Oct 19

The New York Times

Is Elon Musk's Deal to Buy Twitter Back On?

Elon Musk says he wants to revive his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter, but questions abound about financing and his ultimate plans. Read on for more.

Oct 19

New York Magazine

So Who Won the Antitrust Trial?

For three weeks, the Department of Justice fought Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster in a federal antitrust trial over the publishing giants’ proposed $2 billion merger. Read on for more.

Aug 26

Law.com

More Law Firms Jump Into Twitter and Musk Fray Pushing Up Legal Fees

Twitter is subpoenaing Davis Polk, which advised banks in the deal's debt financing. Meanwhile, both sides have enlisted conflict counsel firms. Read on for more.

Aug 05

Law 360

NYC Pay Transparency Law May Fail To Close Wage Gap

Pay transparency is a hot topic. Read on for more.

Jun 28

SHRM

What NYC’s Pay Transparency Law and Its Delayed Implementation Mean?

Despite delays and uncertainty about its implementation, one thing is for certain about New York City's new pay transparency law: A lot of lawyers are going to get paid exploring it and its fluid, dynamic nature. Read on for more.

Jun 21

Part B News

Vaccine mandate stays; check providers’ status and respond as needed

Five months after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the federal healthcare employee vaccination mandate, chances for a reprieve are dwindling. Read on for more. 

Jun 20

Employee Benefit News

What New York City’s Salary Transparency Law Means for HR

In the not-too-distant future, your employer clients may have to post the salary range on most ads for job openings. Read on for more.

Jun 08

CFO Dive

Moderna may seek to claw back payments to ex-CFO!

Moderna said it has the right to recoup and terminate payments to its ex-CFO Jorge Gomez if it determines Gomez engaged in any wrongdoing. Read on for more.

May 19

LEGALDIVE

Starbucks GC ouster appears friendly, although it came at pivotal time

The separation agreement between Rachel Gonzalez and Starbucks, the company she left last month as its general counsel, is notable for how clean it is, a specialist in business and employment litigation says. Read on for more.

May 03

Government Executive

GovExec Daily: How Will One City's Salary Transparency Rules Affect Hiring Nationwide?

A law passed by the New York City Council and slated to go into effect late this year requires employers to include the minimum and maximum starting salary for any advertised job, promotion or transfer opportunity. Read on for more.

May 02

The Legal Intelligencer

Hybrid Environment Approaches Diverge Among Pennsylvania Firms

While many Big Law firms like Blank Rome are investing in office upgrades intended to incentivize a return to the office, other firms like Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr have put in place arrangements that emphasize in-office collaboration on certain agreed-upon days. Read on for more.

Apr 13

Forbes

Six Attorneys General Express ‘Grave Concerns’ Over NFL’s Response To Allegations Of Sexual Harassment

The failure to promptly and properly investigate allegations of wrongdoing in the workplace can create a crisis, make a bad situation worse and damage the image, reputation and credibility of companies and organizations. Read on for more.

Apr 07

The Guardian

Will Smith quits the Oscars academy – but that won’t make his troubles go away

This should have been the year that put Will Smith right back at the top. Tipped to win the Oscar that had eluded him twice before, the Hollywood star also had a string of high-profile roles ahead of him. Read on for more.

Apr 04

Fox Rochester

Honor Flight Rochester to welcome home Mission 70 veterans

Honor Flight is getting ready to welcome home Mission 70 veterans at the Rochester International Airport this weekend. HFR Missions provide for area veterans what has been described as "the trip of a lifetime." The program brings United States Military veterans to Washington D.C. at no cost to them to see memorials honoring them and their fellow service members. Read on for more.

Apr 01

Law.com

Hybrid Work Tests In-House Attorneys Relationship Building Skills

Back to work may be messy for some legal departments, as general counsel struggle to balance many workers’ desire for maximum flexibility with the need for lawyers to build strong relationships with leaders of business units across the company. Read on for more.

Mar 29

Corporate Compliance Insights

5 Lessons From the NFL’s Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

While a dispute over high-profile coaching jobs may seem worlds away from the average worker’s problems, the legal principles are the same. Read on for more.

Mar 02

LinkedIn

5 Lessons All Businesses Can Learn From the NFL’s Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

A lawsuit over whether the NFL discriminates against Black candidates when hiring coaches has some lessons in it for every business. Read on for more.

Feb 23

New York Post

Are work romances still taboo if you’re working remotely?

According to Johnny Taylor Jr., CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, a 2021 survey conducted by his organization found that 25 percent of US workers either initiated a workplace romance during the pandemic or continued one they were in. Read on for more.

Feb 16

Westside News & Greece News

New law offers more protection for whistleblowers

Business and employment litigation attorney Peter J. Glennon said whistleblowers in New York are in a stronger position now, as a new state law took effect on January 26. Read on for more. 

Feb 02

Law.com

SCOTUS Rulings Don’t Close the Book on Tricky Vaccine Issues Facing Legal Chiefs

Thursday saw the U.S. Supreme Court block enforcement of President Joe Biden’s vaccinate-or-test-weekly mandate for private employers, but the day wasn’t a total defeat for the White House. Read on for more.

Jan 19

CBS News

Businesses face conflicting state and local rules on vaccine mandates after SCOTUS ruling

For companies that were waiting to hear from the U.S. Supreme Court before deciding whether to require vaccinations or regular coronavirus testing for workers, the next move is up to them. Read on for more.

Jan 18

Bloomberg Law

Accepting a Severance Package: What Lawyers Need to Know

In the event of a termination, attorneys face special considerations aside from those faced by all severed employees. Business and employment litigator Peter Glennon discusses matters lawyers should ponder before signing a severance agreement and looks at conditions that cannot be attached to the agreement under state laws. Read on for more.

Jan 11

Rochester Business Journal

Peter Glennon Represents IT Firm Kriterium LLC in State Supreme Court

Monro Muffler Brake Inc. and Rochester IT firm Kriterium LLC are at odds and battling it out in court, both companies said Friday. Read on for more.

Jan 10

CFO Dive

Peter Glennon discusses CFO benefits after termination with CFO Dive Magazine

CFOs don’t have to leave benefits on the table if they’re let go because of performance issues or a merger. Read on for more.

Jan 10

The Daily Record

Blood plasma biz Octapharma agrees to pay $10M to end class action over plasma donor fingerprint scans

Florida's 46,923 new daily coronavirus cases shattered the state record for residents amid a surge from the omicron variant and became the third state in the nation to pass 4 million infections. Read on for more.

Dec 29

Small Business Trends

Peter Glennon Discusses Andrew Cuomo Scandal with Small Business Trends

Boorish behavior may have been ignored in the past. However today you will have to answer for engaging in behavior that harasses or discriminates, especially against women. Read on for more.

Dec 28

The Daily Record

Rochester Rotary Names New Board Members

The Rochester Rotary Club has named new board members for the 2015-2016 year. Read on for more.

Oct 06

RochesterFirst.com

Our Very Own Attorney Peter Glennon Was Featured In An Article On RochesterFirst.com

Honor Flight Chairman Peter Glennon recognizes Maureen Mcguire's involvement with the program since 2008. Read on for more.

Aug 05

Democrat & Chronicle

Peter Glennon’s Dedicated to Honor Flights & Veterans

Peter Glennon of Pittsford is a military veteran and American Legion member who helped found the local chapter of Honor Flight. So when it comes to patriotic holidays such as the Fourth of July, Glennon has strong feelings about the significance. Read on for more.

Jul 03