November 13, 2024

Berke-Weiss Law PLLC ranked in the New York Chambers Spotlight 2025 Guide

Berke-WeissLaw PLLC has been ranked in New York Chambers Spotlight 2025 Guide and recognized as a top small firm handling high-quality work.

Berke-Weiss Law evidenced significant expertise, calibre of talent and experience serving a range of clients in the market.

 The Chambers Spotlight rankings were awarded to select firms in the state. These ranked firms were recognized for their strengths in key practice areas vital to New York’s businesses and residents, including Litigation, Corporate/Commercial and Labor & Employment and many more.

Berke-Weiss Law stood out for its exceptional work and is recognized in Employment Law.

Principal Laurie Berke-Weiss, expressed the firm’s gratitude: “Berke-Weiss Law is honored to be recognized by Chambers and Partners in their Spotlight Ranking for New York. This acknowledgment reflects our commitment to providing top-tier legal services tailored to the unique needs of our clients and the complex matters that we help them navigate.”

This recognition underscores Berke-Weiss Law’s position as a key player in New York’s legal landscape, offering clients throughout the state access to high-quality legal representation that combines big-city expertise with local specialized support.

The city’s diversified business community is reflected in the New York Chambers Spotlight 2025 Guide, with 204 leading small firms ranked across 24 distinct practice areas.

To learn more about Berke-Weiss Law’s ranking, please visit our spotlight page.

In an Uncommon Move, McDonald’s Sues Former CEO

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Sexual Harassment
It’s not every day that a blue chip company decides to sue a former executive, let alone its erstwhile CEO, but this is exactly what McDonald’s did by suing Steve Easterbrook, who had been fired last year for inappropriate conduct, specifically, sexting with an employee.

The Art of the Doctor’s Note

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Pregnancy Discrimination
We’ve all needed one at some point –– a doctor’s note explaining that we’re out for the count on some otherwise necessary aspect of work or school, at least temporarily. Many people are realizing that because of COVID, they don’t feel safe at work due to a disability, and need to modify their pre-pandemic job to accommodate this new reality. In this type of situation, what do you ask your doctor for? What does such a note need to include to help you successfully advocate for your rights?

The Week in FFCRA Cases: Judge Invalidates DOL Implementation, Expanding Eligibility

August 18, 2020
Disability Discrimination
Leave
The complaints we found relevant this week are eerily similar—parents who need to take care of their children, some of whom are immunocompromised, are being denied telework or leave or are being terminated. Further, we are continuing to see plaintiffs who voice concerns to their employers about workplace safety being terminated after doing so.

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