Posted May 6, 2019
Four Nilan Johnson Lewis labor and employment attorneys are speaking at Minnesota CLE's 2019 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, which starts on Monday, May 20th.
Posted September 21, 2018
ALFA International hosted a complimentary webinar on September 14 titled "Legal Hot Topics," where member firms' attorneys presented on hot new areas in their respective practices. NJL's product liability attorney Scott Rusert presented on industry custom evidence.
Posted February 8, 2017
More and more business owners have found themselves on the receiving end of demand letters and lawsuits alleging that their websites are not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA—which forbids businesses that offer goods and services to the public (retail stores, restaurants, etc.) from discriminating against patrons on the basis of disability—was originally enacted to apply to brick-and-mortar establishments; but as consumers turn to purchase online, the law is being interpreted to apply to websites.
Posted November 18, 2016
Increasingly, today’s employers rely on big data solutions—from resume screens to social media search tools—to source, recruit, and hire employees. While big data has the potential to reduce recruiting costs and streamline hiring, these tools also present a host of legal and other business risks. For example, a seemingly neutral algorithm could actually create or perpetuate discrimination based on protected characteristics. Before implementing these tools, employers need to understand how big data impacts the candidate selection process and how to recognize hidden risks that may exist.
Posted April 25, 2016
Employment law attorneys Joe Schmitt and Mark Girouard will be speaking at the 2016 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute on May 23 & 24, 2016. The Institute, sponsored by Minnesota CLE, will feature two full days of comprehensive sessions exploring the latest in employment law. In addition to a speaking role, Joe has been part of the planning team for this event.
Posted April 7, 2016
The panelists will discuss hot topics in the area of immigration, including how employers can provide religious accommodations for employees.
Posted March 2, 2016
Employers have seen a flurry of activity at the state and federal levels in the area of pay equity. A series of new OFCCP and state law requirements have been enacted which create significant new liability for employers. Join Nilan Johnson Lewis PA, a nationally recognized law firm based in Minneapolis, and EEO Logic, an equal employment and affirmative action consulting company in Portland, OR for a complimentary webcast on understanding and complying with new pay equity laws. Joseph Schmitt of Nilan Johnson Lewis and Scott Fazio of EEO Logic will discuss the recent flurry of legislative activity around pay equity, what it means for employers, and proactive strategies to avoid potential liability.
Posted February 11, 2016
Nilan Johnson Lewis is a proud sponsor of Minnesota Zen Meditation Center’s One-Day Mindfulness Workshop. The workshop will be taught by Zen master Norman Fischer, a well-known leadership consultant and one of the founding designers of Google’s successful Search Inside …
Posted January 19, 2016
The Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE) is hosting an half-day event focused on hot legal and financial topics for association executives. Sessions will cover UBIT issues for associations, association tax hot topics, contracts trips and traps, and employment law.
Posted January 13, 2016
Two attorneys, Heidi Christianson and Sarah Riskin, will be speaking at a session in the Leaders Impacting the Nonprofit Community series. In addition, Heidi is serving as co-chair for the series of topics focused on the nonprofit community.
Posted December 9, 2015
Careen Martin & Elizabeth Winchell have been following technology trends in the healthcare space, including the laws and legislation that governs them. They will be presenting a session on this at a Minnesota CLE seminar on Friday, January 8, 2016.
Posted November 4, 2015
Careen Martin has counseled clients on data privacy and security more and more in recent months. New cyber-attacks have prompted businesses to start thinking proactively: not if, but when.
Posted June 30, 2015
Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Veena is speaking on a panel, where they will educate attendees on how nonprofit employers can comply with the law.
Posted May 29, 2015
Nilan Johnson Lewis is proud to be the host and sponsor of the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association’s Diversity Event.
Posted May 13, 2015
Four Nilan Johnson Lewis attorneys are speaking at The 2015 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute on May 18 and 19, 2015.
Posted April 28, 2015
Heidi Neff Christianson is speaking at the CliftonLarsonAllen 22nd Annual Nonprofit and Health Care Conference on May 4, 2015. The conference will feature topics from tax updates to health care reform.
Posted March 17, 2015
In the face of news-making Ebola and measles outbreaks, many companies want to know how to handle outbreak concerns affecting their employees and places of business. Attorneys Veena Iyer and Elizabeth Winchell will discuss frequently asked questions for handling outbreak concerns in the workplace in a Minnesota CLE webinar on April 1, 2015.
Posted March 13, 2015 with Tags CLE, Event
Two Nilan Johnson Lewis lawyers are involved with Minnesota CLE’s 2015 Nonprofit Law Conference.
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