Ogletree Deakins Podcasts

Ogletree Deakins Podcasts


Latest Episodes

California COVID-19 Series: Employment Litigation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 21, 2020

In this episode of our California COVID-19 series, Joe Beachboard and Linda Claxton discuss the state of employment litigation in California and the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. They address the current landscape for handling mediati...

TechPlace Tickler: Cybersecurity and Privacy in the Remote Workplace – Best Practices for Securing your Data and Technology
April 17, 2020

In the third episode of our Techplace Tickler series, Danielle Ochs and Dani Vanderzanden discuss the importance of cybersecurity in the remote workplace. They cover best practices for securing your data and technology using physical,

Third Thursdays with Ruthie: Emotional Reactions and Protected Activity
April 16, 2020

In this episode of the Third Thursdays podcast, Ruthie Goodboe examines a recent NLRB case involving the Section 7 rights of an employee who was discharged for an outburst towards his managers—and how the facts and holding in this case are relevant to ...

Techplace Tickler: The Expanding Importance of eSignatures in the Remote Workplace – Best Practices for Compliance
April 14, 2020

In the second episode of our Techplace Tickler series, Danielle Ochs and Gus Suarez discuss the expanding importance of the use of electronic signatures (eSignatures) in the remote workplace and tips for evaluating your eSignatures process.

Mastering Work from Home during COVID-19: Avoiding the Pajama Predicament and Other Pitfalls
April 09, 2020

In this podcast, Kelly Cardin discusses tips and strategies for employees working from home. She discusses several approaches to increase productivity, work with children in the home, and maintain connections with teammates.

Understanding the EEOC’s Recent Guidance Concerning COVID-19 in the Workplace
April 06, 2020

In this podcast, Tevis Marshall discusses recent guidance for employers provided by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on balancing concerns under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the midst of a pandemic.

Techplace Tickler: eDiscovery Challenges in a Remote Work Environment
April 03, 2020

 In the first episode of our Techplace Tickler series, Danielle Ochs, Tom Lidbury, and Traer Cundiff discuss various eDiscovery-related issues that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic when many people are working remotely.

California COVID-19 Series: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions
April 02, 2020

In the first episode of our California COVID-19 series, Joe Beachboard and Charles Thompson provide answers to employers’ frequently asked questions based on our two recent California COVID-19 webinars. They discuss shelter in place orders,

Third Thursdays with Ruthie: Unionized Employers and COVID-19
March 19, 2020

In light of continued government orders relating to business closures, restrictions, and more during the coronavirus outbreak, unionized employers may be wondering about their obligations under the National Labor Relations Act.

Labor Issues Implicated by the Coronavirus
March 10, 2020

In this podcast, Ruthie Goodboe discusses the coronavirus (COVID-19) as it relates to labor law. She covers the key obligations and prohibitions under the National Labor Relations Act, including managing employees who refuse to work,