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Another New York Court Finds the “Functional Equivalent Doctrine” Inapplicable 

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A recent Privilege Point described a New York federal court’s rejection of the “functional equivalent” doctrine — under which a nonemployee can be treated as an employee for privilege purposes. More recently, a New York State...more

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Legislative Update: Employment Bills Already Signed, Two Weeks Remain

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Governor Jerry Brown has already signed into law legislation covering meal period exceptions for truck drivers delivering commercial feed, adding communications to be considered as “privileged” for purposes...more

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California Enacts a Privileged Communication Law Regarding Sexual Harassment Claims

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In the wake of the #MeToo movement, many states have been making concerted efforts to address and prevent sexual harassment through proposed legislation. On July 9, California Governor Jerry Brown signed one of those...more

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