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Season three of the "ADAPT: Climate Change and the Built Environment" podcast launched this week! Stafford Rosenbaum Attorney Jessica Mederson and her cohost, Monika Serrano, discuss the extreme heat being faced already in areas of the United States with special guest Jane Gilbert, Chief Heat Officer for Miami-Dade County. Click HERE to listen to this episode of ADAPT and read more!…
Scott Kreamer, managing member of Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice, has been elected president of Lawyers for Civil Justice (LCJ). His election took place during LCJ’s recent spring membership meeting in Washington, D.C.
Lawyers for Civil Justice is a national coalition of companies, law firms and defense bar organizations that advocate for reform of procedural litigation rules to promote the just…
Jen has joined the firm’s labor and employment practice group as a Partner, bringing experience from both private practice and in-house roles. She represents clients from a diverse range of industries in both state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies, in harassment, discrimination, retaliation, as well as union-related matters. She also assists companies on compliance str…
As of 1 July 2025, the rules on prior group employment approval and residence permits for employment for the purpose of investment will change. The main novelty is that the implementation of the investment will be divided into two phases, preparation and installation, and the permit-granting process will be adapted accordingly. In this newsletter, we provide an overview of the conditions under whi…
Beginning on June 1, 2025, the newly enacted pay transparency law will require New Jersey employers with 10 or more employees to disclose specific compensation details in their advertisements and postings for job openings and transfer opportunities, and to notify all current employees in the affected department of promotional opportunities that are advertised internally or externally in advance of…
The Dutch coalition government recently agreed on its 2026 budget that will be officially announced for the occasion of Budget Day on 16 September next. The proposed measures introduce several significant tax changes impacting individuals, startups, scale-ups and corporations. This update provides an overview of the most relevant fiscal adjustments.
Tax incentive for employee stock option plans…
ALFA International (ALFAI) is pleased to announce that Frantz Ward LLP, which has been ALFAI’s member firm in Cleveland, Ohio, since 2008, will expand its membership to include Columbus, Ohio, effective May 5, 2025.
Founded in 2000, Frantz Ward is a full-service law firm with a national client base that includes Fortune 500 companies, small and medium-sized businesses, and individuals. The firm’s …
ALFA International (ALFAI) is excited to announce the appointment of Sonya Goykhman, Chris Harden, Sergio Leemann and Leila O’Carra to its Client Advisory Board (CAB) for a three-year term.
Sonya Goykhman serves as Director, Corporate Counsel in the Litigation Group for Starbucks Coffee Company. In her role, Sonya oversees and manages complex liability, commercial, real estate, discrimination, an…
ALFA International (ALFAI) is pleased to announce that IABF Law Group has officially joined the ALFAI network as its member firm in Indonesia, effective March 24, 2025.
Founded in 2003 and based in Jakarta, IABF Law Group has established itself as a key player in the country’s legal landscape, serving a diverse clientele that ranges from individual entrepreneurs to some of Indonesia’s most signif…
Trolling The Deep Sea For Hidden Data With Social Media And Surveillance Investigations To Impact Claim Values
Social Media Investigations: A Defense Tool in Worker’s Compensation and Insurance Claims
In the digital age, social media has transformed from a platform for personal expression into a treasure trove of evidence for legal and insurance purposes. When it comes to worker’s compensa…
Effective Claims Management for Workers' Compensation:
Engage Legal Support Early
One of the most critical steps in claims management is involving legal counsel as soon as possible. Each jurisdiction has different laws, so it is essential to assess potential applicable defenses and contact local counsel.
Contact an attorney promptly to ensure compliance with deadlines and regulations.
Engage …
Attorney Perspective
What are some best practices, expectations, and solutions for daily challenges involving working relationships with third-party administrators?
Building relationships with your third-party administrators and employers is critical to the ultimate outcome of your cases to ensure successful resolution. Open communication and shared information across the board allows for collabo…