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Amy Epstein Gluck Talked to Law360 About Court Interpretations of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA)
Law360’s Amanda Ottoway explains that the EFAA, which amended the Federal Arbitration Act, precludes an employers’ predispute arbitration agreements from being enforced in cases alleging sexual harassment or sexual assault. The law applies to any “dispute or claim that arises or accrues” on or after its enactment on March 3, 2022.
Pierson Ferdinand Recruits Elite Commercial Real Estate Partner
Highly experienced attorney - Lauren Langham - joins as Partner in Florida.
Lessons From EEOC Case Of Fla. Worker Fired After Stillbirth
Pierson Ferdinand Partner Gordon M. Berger authored this article in Law360.
Pierson Ferdinand Strengthens Litigation Department With Seasoned Defense Attorney
Am Law 100 talent Kevin M. Buttery brings extensive experience in defense litigation.
The Future of Law: Harnessing AI Without Compromising Integrity
Pierson Ferdinand Partners Tiffany N. Comprés and Maryam Meseha coauthored this article in the Daily Business Review.
James Rosenbluth quoted in Beta Boom’s New Pattern Magazine about startup funding rounds featuring pay-to-play provisions
Pierson Ferdinand Partner James Rosenbluth details what pay-to-play is and how it is reshaping today’s venture capital landscape.
Preeminent Real Estate and Corporate Transactions Partner Joins Pierson Ferdinand in Florida
Mark S. Weinberg bolsters PierFerd’s capabilities in Real Estate, Banking and Financial Services.
PierFerd Adds Veteran Real Estate Partner in Washington D.C.
Edward Zughaib brings decades of Am Law 100 experience in real estate counseling.
Pierson Ferdinand Adds Seasoned Patent Prosecutor to Thriving Intellectual Property Department
Daniel Rose brings specialist IP experience in innovative technologies, such as AI and blockchain.
Pierson Ferdinand Strengthens Employment, Labor, and Benefits Practice with World-Class Partner Hire
Am Law 200 talent – Ellenor Stone – brings a stellar track record of counseling on corporate employment matters.
Pierson Ferdinand Strengthens Cyber-Risk, Privacy, and Data Security Practice with Super Lawyers’ Rising Star
Experienced litigator - Rachel Rivers - brings proven experience in cyber, data privacy, and technology.
Pierson Ferdinand Boosts its Litigation Department as Experienced Employment Attorney Joins as Partner
Brandon T. Willenberg joins PierFerd’s Employment, Labor, and Benefits practice after founding his own boutique law firm.
Experienced General Counsel and Start-Up Operator - Peter Smith - Joins Pierson Ferdinand
Latest Partner appointment joins with remit to grow Emerging Companies Practice.
Sidharth Kapoor Joins Pierson Ferdinand as Partner in its Intellectual Property Practice
Former patent examiner and federal clerk brings deep IP expertise in cutting-edge technologies.
Pierson Ferdinand LLP Eclipses 180 Partner Mark
PierFerd proudly announces the addition of partners who joined in July, August, and September 2024 across PierFerd’s corporate, litigation, intellectual property, and employment practices.
Pierson Ferdinand Expands Cyber, Privacy & Data Security Practice with the Appointment of Seasoned Litigator
Former Army officer and cyber law specialist, Scott Lupiani, joins as Partner – bringing robust regulatory and litigation experience.
Pierson Ferdinand Strengthens its Thriving Global Media, Entertainment, and Sports Practice
Former professional actor, Sekou Campbell, joins as Partner – bringing deep expertise across the creative industries.
FTC non-compete ban banned – now what?
The FTC's rule banning non-compete agreements was blocked by Judge Brown, ruling it arbitrary and capricious. Employers can still enforce non-competes, but state laws may impose restrictions.
Pierson Ferdinand Adds Trademark Specialist to its Intellectual Property Practice
Brand strategy expert, Christine Baker, joins as Partner - bolstering trademark portfolio management expertise.
Pierson Ferdinand Adds M&A All Star to Growing Practice
John Booher brings public and private M&A experience to PierFerd.