Fox Rothschild: Labor Law Lineup

Episode 21 Labor Law Lineup Ep21 -  The Power of Appellate and Amicus Briefs in NLRA Practice Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi . The NLRB considers amicus briefs, particularly when it's considering whether to change or clarify a legal standard. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This podcast is...

Episode 20 Labor Law Lineup Ep20 - The Grievance Game Plan Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Katie Cohodes . HR leaders should understand their collective bargaining agreement grievance procedure. We walk through how the process can work. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This podcast is for...

Episode 19 Labor Law Lineup Ep19 - Honey Over Vinegar: Making Collaborative Labor Relations Work Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Katherine Cohodes . Collaborative labor relations can transform how organizations operate. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This podcast is for informational pu...

Episode 18 Labor Law Lineup Ep18 - Credibility Matters Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Katherine Cohodes . Witness credibility is critical in an NLRB case or arbitration. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This podcast is for informational purposes only, is not legal advice, and does not cr...

Episode 17 Labor Law Lineup Ep17 - The Difference Between Labor Law and Employment Law Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Katherine Cohodes . We explore the difference between labor law and employment law. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This podcast is for informational purposes only, is n...

Episode 16 Labor Law Lineup Ep16 - Protected Concerted Activity Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Katherine Cohodes Covering what protected concerted activity is, when it applies and what HR should do before disciplining employees who speak out about workplace conditions. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or...

Episode 15 Virginia Public Sector Collective Bargaining Developments Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Toby Latham Former NLRB attorney Toby Latham joins host Mark Eskenazi for a deep dive into the developments in Virginia over the potential for public-sector collective bargaining. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschi...

Episode 14 The NLRB Asks a Court to Strip Its Own Independence Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi The NLRB asked a Texas district court to sever from the NLRA job protections for board members and administrative law judges so that the president would have at-will removal authority over those officials. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views...

Episode 13 From the NLRB to the Border: Labor Enforcement Goes Global Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Ian Meklinsky How and why labor risk analysis expands beyond the U.S. boarder. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This podcast is for informational purposes only, is not legal advice, and d...

Episode 12 Labor Law Meets Trade Policy: The USMCA’s Next Chapter Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Ian Meklinsky Exploring the intersection of trade policy and labor law. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This podcast is for informational purposes only, is not legal advice, and does not cre...

Episode 11 Federal Preemption: State-Level Challenges to the NLRA Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Katherine Cohodes Important legal battles playing out in New York and California could change how federal and state labor laws work together. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This podcast is...

Episode 9 High-Profile Labor Disputes to Watch Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Ian Meklinsky What the court’s decision on a Biden-era barging order standard could mean for your business. Also covered: new guidelines on EAJA letters and the Railway Labor Act is found to have jurisdiction over a space exploration company. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should no...

Episode 10 NLRB Updates: Bargaining Remedies, Captive Audience Meetings, Joint Employer and More Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Ian Meklinsky Two pro-employer steps taken by the new NLRB. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This podcast is for informational purposes only, is not legal advic...

Episode 8 High-Profile Labor Disputes to Watch Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Katherine Cohodes Covering a Supreme Court ruling in a newspaper union controversy and how negotiations in Hollywood and professional sports can effect other businesses. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This po...

Episode 7 Mid-February NLRB Decision Round-Up Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Katherine Cohodes Breaking down the new board’s first Unfair Labor Practice decision on appeal from an Administrative Law Judge. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This podcast is for informational purposes only,...

Episode 6 Early February NLRB Decision Round-Up Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Katherine Cohodes Trends for employers to watch regarding refusal-to-bargain cases. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This podcast is for informational purposes only, is not legal advice, and does not create an...

Episode 5 What HR Needs to Know about ULPs Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Katherine Cohodes A high-level roadmap of what to expect if an unfair labor practice charge is filed against your company. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This podcast is for informational purposes only, is not le...

Episode 4 Cases on the Chopping Block Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Katherine Cohodes A look at some controversial board decisions from the past few years that the new board majority could reconsider. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This podcast is for informational purposes only, is n...

Episode 3 New Leadership at the NLRB Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Katherine Cohodes Breaking down the recent memo issued by NLRB General Counsel Crystal Carey. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This podcast is for informational purposes only, is not legal advice, and does not create an...

Episode 2 Recent NLRB Decisions - A Unified Board Moving Cases Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Katherine Cohodes The NLRB has issued more than 30 decisions in contested cases since the new members took office on Jan. 7, 2026. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and should not be considered the views of Fox Rothschild LLP or its attorneys. This podcast is for informatio...

Episode 1 New Leadership at the NLRB Hosted by Mark G. Eskenazi and Katherine Cohodes On January 7, Crystal S. Cary was sworn in as General Counsel of the NLRB, giving her tremendous influence over federal labor law. With the swearing in of two new board members, James R. Murphy and Scott A. Mayer, the board has its first quorum in months and has already started issuing decisions. The views expres...