by davidnacht | Jan 30, 2020 | Articles
I have previously blogged about the recent interest of the federal regulatory and law enforcement community in scholars who collaborate with Chinese institutions. January 2020 has increased the public profile of these investigations with the felony indictment against...
On Behalf of NachtLaw, P.C. | Feb 11, 2016 | Articles
First, remember the old adage, “what you say can and will be used against you.” Your child should not cooperate or try to talk his way out of it. He should assume that anything he tells anybody who works for the university could end up in the hands of a...
On Behalf of NachtLaw, P.C. | Feb 5, 2016 | Articles
In recent years, colleges and universities across the country have become hyper-vigilant about sexual assault on campus. These institutions don’t want the lawsuits and damaging public-relations fallout of a sexual encounter gone wrong. While efforts to prevent...
On Behalf of NachtLaw, P.C. | Jan 20, 2016 | Articles
Nick Roumel’s litigation practice has been very active. He has successfully resolved a number of cases recently, all on confidential terms. These include: Whistleblower Cases: Mr. Roumel has resolved a whistleblower suit on behalf of a police officer, alleging a...
On Behalf of NachtLaw, P.C. | Dec 23, 2015 | Articles
Here is a great piece from the NY Times that makes the point I share with clients every day: Your career is your future income stream and is your greatest asset. At NachtLaw, our advice is geared towards safeguarding this asset. We aren’t just interested in a...
On Behalf of NachtLaw, P.C. | Jun 23, 2014 | Articles
Supreme Court unanimously affirms the First Amendment protects public employees from workplace retaliation for providing testimony or participating in workplace investigations. It’s counterintuitive, but public employee whistleblowers (particularly state...
On Behalf of NachtLaw, P.C. | Jun 9, 2014 | Articles
The 21st century success of Michigan’s new economy will depend on throwing off the shackles of 20th century thinking on employment non-compete agreements. In the highly skilled professions, alarmingly high numbers Michigan’s technical and professional...
On Behalf of NachtLaw, P.C. | Feb 8, 2014 | Articles
The good news about the affordable care act is that millions more people will have access to affordable health care. But the bad news is….well, the bad news isn’t so bad. This week media and some conservatives seized on a GAO report showing Americans will...
On Behalf of NachtLaw, P.C. | Dec 30, 2013 | Articles
For many years, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) – a division of the U.S. Department of Labor – has provided protections to employees by establishing programs, policies and procedures aimed at creating safe and healthy working...
On Behalf of NachtLaw, P.C. | Dec 5, 2013 | Articles
Some University of Michigan Human Resource and Financial Services workers can breathe a sigh of relief. At least for now. The University has announced that it will put consolidation plans on a temporary hold after an awkward roll out of the cost saving plan. The irony...
