In December 2021, new regulations went into place for federal contractors under the federal Fair Chance Act (“FCA”). The FCA prohibits covered contractors, either verbally or through a written background check request, from seeking “criminal history record information” from applicants for positions related to work related to a federal contract until after a conditional employment …read more »
Three M2D Attorneys Named to List of Best Lawyers in America for 2023
Muskat, Mahony & Devine is pleased to announce that Mike Muskat, Corey Devine and Nicole Su have been selected to the 2023 list of the Best Lawyers in America, a highly respected legal guide which recognizes only 4 percent of practicing attorneys in the United States. Mr. Muskat is recognized again this year for his …read more »
M2D Attorney Nicole Su Writes in Texas Lawbook on the Importance of Diversity in the Law
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Texas Lawbook published an article by Muskat, Mahony & Devine attorney Nicole Su on diversity in the law. Headlined “Embracing my ‘Otherness’ and Forging My Own Path” (subscription required), the article discusses Nicole’s career experiences that led to a feeling of “otherness” and how friends …read more »
Lessons in Labor: Takeaways from Recent Unionization Efforts Across the Country
Seemingly every day, there is a new headline regarding worker unionization. Since the summer of 2021, workers at over 200 Starbucks locations across the country have expressed interest in organization activity and have explored the possibility of unionization. In another recent example, in April 2022 Amazon workers voted to unionize a warehouse in Staten Island, …read more »
FAIR Game? What Employers Need to Know About the New Proposed Legislation Banning Mandatory Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements
Many of our clients have implemented mandatory employment arbitration programs and believe that they are an efficient and effective way to resolve potential disputes, including putative class-action cases. For years, however, employees and their advocates have pushed to amend the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to prohibit mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements. Previous proposed bills have failed …read more »
Nicole Su
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