In November we reported on Wigdor v SoulCycle, which had been filed in New York Supreme Court, New York County. In that action a well-known plaintiff’s attorney, Douglas Wigdor,
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An anonymous letter raises questions concerning FLSA retaliation
On Friday, February 20, 2015, a federal judge issued an unusual order in Fujiwara, et al. v. Sushi Yasuda, LTD, et al, 12-cv-8742(WHP) (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 20, 2015). After receiving…
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No Soup for You: can a business ban an attorney who has filed a lawsuit against it?
Jerry Seinfeld’s sitcom famously portrayed the “Soup Man” as the temperamental owner of a soup stand who would decline to serve customers that did not properly place a soup order.…
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Taking a Bite Out of Attorney’s Fees in FLSA Settlements
FLSA lawsuits are exploding – on nationwide basis annual FLSA filings have increased more than 400% since 2001. The vast majority of these actions ultimately result in a settlement. The…
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New York City’s “Living Wage” Expands
Small business owners now have additional wage and hour concerns that need to be addressed in deciding where to open for business in New York City. The minimum wage could…
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