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The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from making laws respecting the establishment of religion, prohibiting the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech... more +
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from making laws respecting the establishment of religion, prohibiting the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech or the press, preventing citizens from peacefully assembling, or interfering with citizens' ability to petition the government for redress of their grievances. The First Amendment is one of the most sacred aspects of the American legal tradition and has spawned a vast body of jurisprudence and commentary. less -
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Federal Court Moonwalks Over West Virginia’s Daniel’s Law

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While the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (“Third Circuit”) weighs the constitutionality of New Jersey State’s Daniel’s Law, a West Virginia federal court recently opined on the constitutionality of its...more

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Illinois Passes Law Limiting 'Captive Audience' Meetings

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On July 31, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3649, the “Worker Freedom of Speech Act,” (the “Act”) which prohibits employers from using “captive audience” meetings with employees to discuss an...more

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The Election Season Is Upon Us: Guidance for Managing Political Expression in the California Workplace

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In a year of extraordinary events, this election has been more divisive and controversial than any other in recent history. Many employers are grappling with how they should manage political expression in the workplace. An...more

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Employment Practices Newsletter - May 2016

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Department of Labor's Persuader Rule Convinces No One - The Department of Labor's controversial Final Rule on Persuader Reporting became effective April 25, 2016. The Rule significantly strengthens a union's rights under...more

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