Real World Legal Updates

As the new administration rolls out key executive orders and initiatives, nonprofit leaders face complex challenges as they strive to continue serving their communities. Catch up on the informative webinar hosted by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, Berenzweig Leonard, LLP, and The Baldwin Group, which discussed practical tips to help nonprofits navigate this constantly changing regulatory lan...

As part of our weekly series breaking down trademark and intellectual property insights, we are excited to introduce the newest addition to BL Business Branding - a podcast hosted by Nick Martinez and Isabel Wadsworth. Together, they'll tackle IP stories straight from the headlines and break down what business owners can learn from these real-world examples to help protect their brands and revenue...

Government Contractors are navigating a complex set of challenges as they adapt to the flurry of policy changes from the new Trump Administration. Watch now to see industry leaders from BOOST LLC, The Baldwin Group, and Berenzweig Leonard, LLP, break down the real-world impact of recent administration actions and provide tools to help leaders navigate these changes and turn challenges into opportu...

HR leaders are facing a whirlwind of change as the Trump Administration rapidly reshapes the federal workforce and employment landscape. The stakes are high, with significant implications for businesses and their employees. Watch to join Managing Partner Declan Leonard and Partner Nick Johnson for a candid discussion on the top five things HR professionals need to know to help position their compa...

Major developments surrounding Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights are revolutionizing college sports, creating unique opportunities for student-athletes and new challenges for universities. In this podcast, Berenzweig Leonard Attorneys Seth Berenzweig and Charles Bonani discuss the latest NIL news, legal developments, and strategies that current and former college athletes need to know to navi...

Developing a comprehensive executive compensation strategy is essential for companies planning a liquidity event. In this podcast, Corporate Counsel Connie Phelps is joined by Mitch Kernus, Rick McLaughlin, and Tom Conlon from Morgan Stanley to share expert insights on the complexities of executive compensation. They discuss how executives can benefit from well-structured equity plans, explore how...

When starting a new business venture, entrepreneurs must address several key considerations early in the formation process to ensure lasting growth and avoid common pitfalls. In our latest podcast, Partner Nicholas Johnson is joined by Pavlo Phitidis, Founder of Aurik Business, to share insights on how business owners can get it right from the start and set their companies up for long-term success...

Navigating the world of government contracts is highly competitive, and bid protests can be an essential strategy if you believe your proposal was unjustly overlooked. In this podcast, Berenzweig Leonard, LLP Attorneys Rachael Haley and Charles Bonani analyze the four most successful grounds for bid protests in 2023 according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and discuss how companies...

The EEOC recently released its Final Rule and Interpretive Guidance on how businesses should implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). While the PWFA has required covered employers to provide temporary and reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers experiencing limitations relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition since it went into effect in 2023, the new guid...

Contracts serve as the cornerstone for most business relationships by outlining the rights, responsibilities, and anticipated outcomes for all involved parties. Essentially, they lay the groundwork for business transactions. However, sometimes one party fails to fulfill their contractual obligations, disrupting the balance of the business relationship. In our latest podcast episode, Senior Associa...

With competition for key workers growing, many companies are looking to enhance workplace culture and attract top talent by offering a popular new benefit: unlimited paid time off (PTO). While converting to unlimited PTO may seem like a simple process, there are a variety of common challenges that can arise when HR leaders manage the policy in real-world scenarios. Watch or listen on-demand as Ber...

Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements have recently been under focus at both the state and federal levels, but the need to protect key company contracts and information has not changed. In this podcast, Berenzweig Leonard, LLP Managing Partner  Seth Berenzweig and  Berkshire 's Director of Audit & HR Services  Lynn Clements share strategic insights that #governmentcontractors and #subcon...

When companies are involved in M&A deals, determining the final purchase price is often one of the most difficult terms for buyers and sellers to agree on. One strategy that can be used to help parties reach an agreement is to set up an #earnout, a financial arrangement that ties a portion of a deal's purchase price to the future performance of the business being acquired. To learn more about...

Last week, Berenzweig Leonard, LLP hosted the fourth event in our Be Your HR Best webinar series, designed to help HR professionals and business leaders navigate the evolving employment law landscape. Watch or listen on-demand as Managing Partner Declan Leonard and Senior Associate Drew Smith discuss best practices and practical tips that you can use to elevate your company's annual review process...

Continuous growth and talent retention are major business goals that can be accomplished if a company strategically develops its financial compensation plans. In this podcast, Berenzweig Leonard, LLP Managing Partner Declan Leonard and Associate Attorney Joseph Tulloch explain how you can use phantom equity to enhance your company's value and promote the retention of key employees. #berenzweiglaw...

Last month we partnered with  Berkshire  to host an informative webinar discussing state pay equity laws. Watch or listen on-demand as  Berenzweig Leonard, LLP  Senior Associate Attorney  Elizabeth Payne-Maddalena  and Berkshire's Manager of Compensation Services  Thomas Carnahan, Ph. D.  outline the latest salary disclosure laws and discuss steps that businesses should consider to comply with and...

When it comes to managing employee leave requests, #employers must navigate a complex crossroads of requirements established by the Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. In this #podcast, Berenzweig Leonard Managing Partner Declan Leonard and Associate Attorney Samy Abdallah provide an overview of how these two laws interact and address how employers can effectively han...

The clock is ticking for  #GovernmentContractors  who need to comply with the DoD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ( #CMMC ) requirements to remain eligible for certain contracting opportunities. In this podcast, Berenzweig Leonard’s Director of Government Contracts  Stephanie Wilson  is joined by  Exceed Cybersecurity & I.T. Services  President  Brian Guenther  for an in-depth dis...

Listen to the on-demand webinar by Berenzweig Leonard Managing Partner Declan Leonard and Senior Associate Amber Orr where they discuss five helpful tactics HR leaders can incorporate into their onboarding process to be the best at bringing on new employees while adhering to the latest employment laws.

June 29, 2023!! That is the deadline for qualifying government contractors to certify with the Department of Labor’s OFCCP that they have done their annual written Affirmative Action Plan. Failure to act may cause your company to end up on the DOL’s audit list, never a fun thing. Berenzweig Leonard, LLP Managing Partner Declan Leonard sits down with Lynn Clements of Berkshire to discuss how govern...

We recently hosted our second event in our Be Your HR Best webinar series, designed to help HR professionals and business leaders navigate the evolving employment law landscape. Listen on-demand as Berenzweig Leonard attorneys Declan Leonard and Seth Berenzweig explore the critical roles HR leaders should serve as essential members of business leadership, and address how businesses can get signifi...

Last week we hosted the first event in our Be Your HR Best webinar series, designed to help HR professionals and business leaders navigate the evolving employment law landscape. We have also made it available on-demand for those unable to join us during the live broadcast. Watch as attorneys  Declan Leonard  and  Nicholas Johnson break down the top employment trends that HR leaders and business ow...

As pay disparity based on gender and race continues to be a nationwide concern, states are becoming more aggressive in their efforts to combat it. The two most common laws are pay transparency, in which employers are required to list the pay range in the initial job posting, and prohibitions on asking an applicant about their salary history. Watch as Berenzweig Leonard Managing Partner Declan Leon...

Starting on January 1, 2023, Virginia businesses and those companies who look to do business within Virginia might be subject to the newly enacted Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). This law mandates that certain companies who routinely collect biographical and other sensitive information regarding Virginia consumers take immediate steps to ensure that such information is adequately pr...

Whether you are expanding your business portfolio through M&A or making a strategic exit, one thing is certain: it is important to understand the details of your deal. In this podcast, Berenzweig Leonard LLP Managing Partner Declan Leonard is joined by Associate Attorney Joseph Tulloch as they explore their list of the top five considerations every buyer and seller should pay special attention to...