by SFBBG | Mar 16, 2026 | Insights, Employment Spotlight
By Jessica T. Cooper When asked “Do I really need to have an attorney review my commercial lease before signing?”, the answer is: absolutely, yes!. While a commercial lease once seemed like a formality, today’s commercial leases are contracts with teeth. The details...
by SFBBG | Mar 16, 2026 | Insights, Adam C. Maxwell, Adam J. Glazer, Employment Spotlight
By Adam C. Maxwell and Adam J. Glazer Sales rep-principal relationships follow certain inviolate standards, including that reps only get paid when their principals get paid, and if orders procured by reps do not ship, no payment is due. “Inviolate”? Not so fast,...
by SFBBG | Mar 3, 2026 | Insights, Adam C. Maxwell, Adam N. Hirsch, Employment Spotlight
By Adam C. Maxwell and Adam N. Hirsch The Department of Labor clarifies Exempt Status for Learned Professionals. On January 5, 2026, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a series of Opinion Letters. One of these – FLSA2026-1 – addressed whether and how...
by SFBBG | Mar 3, 2026 | Insights, Adam C. Maxwell, Adam N. Hirsch, Employment Spotlight
By Adam C. Maxwell and Adam N. Hirsch DOL Says FMLA Leave Can Include Travel Time Questions about employee commute time regularly cause confusion in the workplace, whether in the context of pay, leave, or expense reimbursement. Employers are accustomed to treating...
by SFBBG | Mar 2, 2026 | Insights, Employment Spotlight
By Sandra D. Mertens, Esq. Effective March 1, 2026, a new regulation promulgated by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), which falls under the Department of the Treasury (“DOT”), requires a new information report each time a qualifying residential real...
