THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SECTION'S Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. included a panel discussion on Election Protection. Lexis Practical Guidance Sr. Product Manager Randi-Lynn Smallheer represented LexisNexis and the LexisNexis Rule of Law...

By: Jim Wagstaffe , The Wagstaffe Group COURTS HAVE INHERENT POWER TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENTS between the parties in cases pending before them. 1 However, courts have no inherent power to enforce settlement agreements after a case has been dismissed: “Enforcement...

By: Jason Brocks , Lexis Practice Advisor This article discusses provisions for agreements between health plans and doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals who provide healthcare services to plan members. It is intended as a guide for...

By: Laurie E. Leader , Chicago-Kent College of Law and Effective Employment Mediation, LLC This checklist highlights the main points for attorneys to consider when pursuing the mediation of employment disputes, including sexual harassment claims. Parties...

What Are Payroll Cards? Payroll cards—also known as payroll debit cards or paycards—are similar to bank debit cards. They are an increasingly popular method for employers to pay wages because they reduce the administrative costs associated...