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There is too much focus in the auto insurance marketplace on price.  Most consumers don’t fully understand the terms of their auto insurance policies, so price often becomes the primary measure of a “good” policy, neglecting proper coverage for the risks one faces as a driver, pedestrian, cyclist, or passenger in someone else’s car. Among […]

I.    Background—Cantor Fitzgerald v. Ainslie The Delaware Supreme Court case, Cantor Fitzgerald v. Ainslie,[1] decided in January 2024, was groundbreaking as to the enforceability of forfeiture-for-competition and clawback provisions in equity and deferred compensation arrangements. Cantor Fitzgerald dealt with a partnership dispute at the investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald, and overruled the Delaware Chancery Court’s decision, leading to the

On October 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)  announced that it will be targeting seven contractual provisions that the DOL considers to be “coercive.” If employers disobey, they open themselves up to legal liability. The targeted contractual provisions are as follows: A.   Requiring Workers To Wave Wage and Hour Rights Currently, some employers

As an executive employment lawyer focusing on employment agreements and severance arrangements, identifying the sources of my client’s leverage for negotiations is critical. Having access to reliable information on pay can provide valuable leverage, as well as “ammunition” for potential claims of employment discrimination, retaliation, unequal pay, and more. Historically, executive lawyers and advocates have