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Young Conaway Continues Growth with the Grand Opening of a Newly Expanded Office in Charlotte, North Carolina
, /PRNewswire/ -- Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP proudly announces the opening of a newly expanded office in Charlotte, North Carolina. This strategic growth is a testament to the firm's commitment to providing exceptional legal services and meeting the diverse needs of its clients in the Southeast region. The new office, located at 121 West Trade Street, Suite 2250, will officially open its doors on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Young Conaway Announces New Starting Salary as Part of Enhanced Associate Compensation Structure
, /PRNewswire/ -- Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP is pleased to announce that it has increased starting salaries for first-year associates to $220,000, effective immediately. In addition to raising starting salaries, Young Conaway has increased compensation throughout the associate ranks, ensuring that associates remain competitively compensated as they assume greater responsibility and continue developing their practices.
Young Conaway Taps New Corp. Litigation, Counseling Heads
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP has announced that its longtime partners James M. Yoch Jr. and Paul J. Loughman have been selected to serve as chair and vice chair, respectively,... Want to continue reading?
Young Conaway Partner Norman M. Powell Becomes Chair-Elect of The American Bar Association's Business Law Section
WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP is pleased to announce that partner Norman M. Powell has become Chair-Elect of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Business Law Section. He will serve a one-year term before rising to a one-year term as Chair of the more than 30,000 member organization. "I am honored to assume this role within the ABA," Mr. Powell said.
Young Conaway Leads Delaware-Based Firms in Associate Starting Salary Increase
WILMINGTON, Del. , April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP is pleased to announce that we have increased our associate starting salary to $210,000, effective immediately. This decision reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining top legal talent for our clients and underscores our dedication to providing competitive compensation within the region.
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CURRENT MONTH (September 2022) Business Litigation Delaware Court of Chancery Provides New Guidance for Seeking Interim Distributions in Connection with Corporate Dissolution under Sections 280-282 of the DGCL By Rafael Zahralddin, Lewis Brisbois The Delaware Court of Chancery recently denied a request by a corporation for an interim distribution prior to final payment of creditors under the corporate dissolution process of sections 280 and 281 of the Delaware General Corporation Law.
Back to the Salt Mines: Not a Veiled Antiunion Threat
President Joe Biden has made clear he intends to be “the most pro-union president you’ve ever seen.” The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) recent initiatives under the direction of General Counsel (GC) Jennifer Abruzzo are definitely in line with the administration’s pro-union regulatory agenda. Abruzzo has recently targeted what employers may communicate regarding unionization. What does this mean for our “always on” society?
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CURRENT MONTH (May 2022) Business Litigation Delaware Court of Chancery Sustains “Novel Theory” Against Board for Failure to Fix a Contractual Violation Following Demand Letter By Tammy L. Mercer and M. Paige Valeski, Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP In Garfield v.
After Stressful Pandemic, Don’t Be Surprised If Employees Are Reluctant to Return
There has been ample news coverage about the invisible toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on our personal lives, but we’re just beginning to grapple with the damage done to our workplaces. As employees return to in-person work, you must be ready for the many emotional and psychological hurdles they will face.
Still Not Out of The Pandemic ‘Woods’ Yet
With a return to normal operations tantalizingly close, many businesses are considering a vaccine requirement as a condition of continued employment. Experts remain divided, however, about the legality of the approach, particularly while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has permitted only three vaccines under limited emergency use authorization (EUA).
For True Racial Reckoning, Start by Going Back to Your Roots
It doesn’t have to be Black History Month to engage in introspection and self-review. As employers, most of you are conscious of your legal liability when it comes to equal employment opportunity. But many of you also have taken a step further by hiring diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) directors to appeal to a broader range of customers and employees.
4 Potential COVID-Related HR Landmines and How to Avoid Them
Employers everywhere are grappling with the many new laws enacted because of the coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, there are federal statutes on COVID-related leave, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state guidance on proper safety precautions in the workplace—and for Delaware employers in particular, there are 20 new Executive Orders (and counting) signed by Governor John Carney, including the recent phased reopening of businesses.
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP Welcomes Two New Intellectual Property Litigation Associates -- Nicholas D. Picollelli, Jr. and Joseph F. Ecker
WILMINGTON, Del., April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Young Conaway is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm's Intellectual Property Litigation Section. Nicholas D. Picollelli, Jr. joins the firm after practicing asbestos law at a local Delaware office of a national firm. Mr. Picollelli earned his J.D. and Business Organizations Law Certificate from Widener University Delaware Law School in 2016.
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP Welcomes Two New Intellectual Property Litigation Associates -- Nicholas D. Picollelli, Jr. and Joseph F. Ecker
WILMINGTON, Del., April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Young Conaway is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm's Intellectual Property Litigation Section. Nicholas D. Picollelli, Jr. joins the firm after practicing asbestos law at a local Delaware office of a national firm. Mr. Picollelli earned his J.D. and Business Organizations Law Certificate from Widener University Delaware Law School in 2016.
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP Welcomes Two New Intellectual Property Litigation Associates -- Nicholas D. Picollelli, Jr. and Joseph F. Ecker
WILMINGTON, Del., April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Young Conaway is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm's Intellectual Property Litigation Section. Nicholas D. Picollelli, Jr. joins the firm after practicing asbestos law at a local Delaware office of a national firm. Mr. Picollelli earned his J.D. and Business Organizations Law Certificate from Widener University Delaware Law School in 2016.
Have You Read Your Social Media Policy Lately? Much Has Changed
When is the last time you updated your social media policy? Does it still reference older social media sites like Bebo, MySpace, Digg, or about.me? Since our last article on this topic several years ago, technology has undergone significant changes. You likely drafted many of your policies before the likes of Instagram and Snapchat even existed. In short, much has changed in the past few years, and it’s probably time you revisited your policies.
What You Should Know if Faced with an Employee Wage Garnishment
Employers are being confronted with wage garnishments more frequently than in the past. Sometimes an employee will already be subject to a legal garnishment when the employer receives a new notice. Here are some basics on wage garnishments for employers to consider, including what to do when you have multiple garnishments for the same employee. What are wage garnishments? Wage garnishments are generally a response to unpaid debts.
District of Delaware Announces Continued Operations During Government Shutdown — Delaware IP Law Blog — January 16, 2019
YOUNG CONAWAY FORMS NEW TRADE SECRET AND EMPLOYEE MOBILITY PRACTICE Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP recently unveiled the formation of its Trade Secret and Employee Mobility practice.
New Delaware WARN Act Goes Beyond Federal Law
Delaware’s new state law requiring private-sector employers to provide 60 days’ advance notice of a mass layoff, plant closing, or relocation to affected employees and government officials is set to take effect January 7, 2019. Source: alexskopje / iStock / Getty The new law, known as the Delaware Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Delaware WARN Act), mirrors the federal WARN Act in many respects, but Delaware’s law differs from the federal law in four critical ways.
The New United States District Judges for the District of Delaware Are Confirmed — Delaware IP Law Blog — August 2, 2018
On August 1, 2018, the Senate confirmed Colm F. Connolly and Maryellen Noreika as the District of Delaware’s newest District Judges. Connolly will fill the seat vacated by the retirement of Judge Sue L. Robinson, and Noreika will fill the seat vacated by Senior Judge Gregory M. Sleet. These confirmations return the District of Delaware to a full complement of District Judges.
Pros and Cons of Suing the Ex-Employee’s New Employer
When a company pursues a former employee for violating a noncompete agreement, one of the first decisions may be whether to include the ex-employee’s new employer in the lawsuit. While attorneys who practice in noncompete litigation differ in their views on this issue, a number of factors are usually relevant. For instance, will suing the new employer interfere with the ability to obtain jurisdiction over all of the parties?
Judge Sleet dismisses first-filed declaratory judgment action in favor of patent infringement action proceeding in the Southern District of Texas
Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet recently considered whether it was appropriate to dismiss a first-filed declaratory judgment action or transfer the action to the Southern District of Texas where a later-filed patent infringement suit was pending. Woodbolt Distribution, LLC d/b/a Woodbolt Int’l v. Natural Alternatives Int’l, Inc., C.A. No. 11-1266-GMS (D. Del. Jan. 23, 2013).
Judge Sleet Denies Stay Pending IPR of Cases Beginning Trial in Under One Month
This case involves several consolidated Hatch-Waxman cases filed by AstraZeneca against various defendants. Several of the defendants filed petitions for inter partes review and moved to join them with the petition previously filed by one defendant in June 2015 and instituted in May 2016. The PTAB’s decision on that first IPR must be issued by May 2017, but a trial in the consolidated litigation is scheduled to begin before Judge Sleet in September 2016.
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