NEWS & INSIGHTS
Partner Quoted by McKnight’s for Their Federal Insider Webinar
1.28.25
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Ben Ebbink’s comments from the firm’s recent Federal Insider webinar were included in a McKnight’s Senior Living article on what employers need to know about the slew of executive orders issued in President Trump’s first week in office.
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To read the article visit McKnight’s Senior Living.
Government Relations Partners Discuss 9 Things to Expect from Trump's Surprising DOL Pick
12.16.24
In a bylined article published in Law360, Ben Ebbink and Rick Grimaldi discuss nine things employers should expect from Trump's surprising DOL pick, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
To read article visit Law360 (subscription required). This article is quoted in Law360's "Election Impact: The Top Guest Articles Of 2024" (subscription required).
Kansas City Partner Discusses Supreme Court’s Overturning of the Chevron Doctrine with Forbes
7.15.24
In an interview with Forbes, Randy Coffey discusses the Supreme Court’s overturning of the Chevron Doctrine and its potential impact on current workplace regulations and laws.
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To read the article visit Forbes.
Kansas City Partner Discusses How the U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Chevron Will Affect Hoteliers
7.11.24
In an interview with Hotel News Now, Randy Coffey explains how the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Chevron might impact hoteliers with regard to workplace laws and policies.
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To read the article visit Hotel News Now.
Partners Quoted in HR Dive on Supreme Court Chevron Reversal Insight
7.1.24
In an article detailing the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of the Chervon Doctrine, HR Dive cites an insight authored by Sheila Willis, Caroline Cheek, J. Randall Coffey, Bryan Holbrook, Ralph Hua, Matthew Korn, and Erik Laiho.
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To read the article visit HR Dive.
Partners Quoted in McKnight’s Senior Living on Supreme Court’s Chevron Reversal Insight
7.1.24
In articles detailing the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of the Chevron Doctrine, McKnight’s Senior Living cites an insight authored by Sheila Willis, J. Randall Coffey, Bryan Holbrook, Ralph Hua, Matthew Korn and Erik Laiho.
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To read the articles visit McKnight’s Senior Living here and here.
Government Relations Partner Discusses California’s Healthcare Minimum Wage Increase
6.6.24
In an interview with Law360, Ben Ebbink shares his insight on California’s minimum wage increase, which will take place on July 1 and affect nearly all workers at healthcare facilities in California, regardless of whether they are involved in patient care.
To read the full article visit Law360 (subscription required).
Government Relations Partner Discusses California’s Healthcare Minimum Wage Increase
6.6.24
In an interview with Law360, Ben Ebbink shares his insight on California’s minimum wage increase, which will take place on July 1 and affect nearly all workers at healthcare facilities in California, regardless of whether they are involved in patient care.
To read the full article visit Law360 (subscription required).
Government Relations Co-Chair Discusses Activism in the Workplace with Forbes
5.6.24
In an interview with Forbes, Rick Grimaldi discusses how activism in the workplace could result in termination and how the National Labor Relations Board has weighed in on what could be considered unprotected free speech.
To read the full article Forbes (subscription required).
Co-chair of Hospitality Group Talks to Law360 About Carveouts in California’s Legislation Raising Minimum Wage for Fast-Food Workers
3.28.24
In an interview with Law360, Alden Parker discusses California’s new law which exempts restaurants in certain locations from some of the requirements in the state legislation increasing the minimum wage for fast-food workers.
To read the full article visit Law360 (subscription required).
Law360 Covers the Arrival of Senior Government Affairs Analyst Braden Lawes and Highlights Firm’s Government Relations Practice
2.9.24
In an interview with Law360, Braden Lawes discusses his new Senior Government Affairs Analyst role and his reason for joining Fisher Philips’ growing Government Relations Practice Group.
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To read the article visit Law360 (subscription required).
Fisher Phillips Adds Senior Government Affairs Analyst
2.7.24
Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, has added Braden Lawes, Senior Government Affairs Analyst, to the firm’s Government Relations Practice Group. Braden will assist co-chairs, Rick Grimaldi and Ben Ebbink in identifying and communicating federal and state policy changes that impact corporate counsel and their workplaces across the country.
Before joining Fisher Phillips, Braden was a senior associate at a government affairs firm in Washington D.C. where he managed a diverse portfolio of non-profit and trade association clients and tracked federal legislation in the transportation, cybersecurity, and healthcare sectors. He has experience guiding companies through the often-complex federal appropriations process, organizing congressional briefings to educate legislative staff on various policy matters, and drafting letters on clients’ behalf to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and congressional committees.
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As a member of Fisher Phillips’ Government Relations Practice Group, Braden will build and maintain relationships with key government officials, industry associations, and advocacy groups; monitor, track, and analyze legislative and regulatory developments relevant to client needs; and prepare and deliver advocacy materials, including policy briefs, position statements, and presentations.
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“Our clients across the country are faced with a rapidly evolving legislative and regulatory climate at all levels of government, and for employers, keeping informed about proposed legislation and regulations that impact their workplaces is now more important than ever,” said Ben Ebbink, co-chair of Fisher Phillips’ Government Relations Practice Group. “Adding Braden to our team expands our capabilities to monitor for and help clients navigate these changes so they remain legally compliant in this fast-paced environment.”
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Braden earned his B.A. from James Madison University and his Masters of Professional Studies in Legislative Affairs from George Washington University.
Government Relations Co-Chair Discusses How Employers Can Navigate Potential Political Turbulence
2.7.24
In an article published by HR Dive, Rick Grimaldi provides best practices for employers on navigating potential political turbulence during an election year.
To read the article visit HR Dive.
Philadelphia Partners Discuss How Employees Could Be Fired for Political Affiliation
1.24.24
In an interview with SHRM, Rick Grimaldi and Leanne Lane Coyle discuss how private-sector employees could be fired for their political affiliations.
To read the article, visit SHRM (subscription required).
Fisher Phillips Partners Provide a Deep Dive Into Mexico’s Complex Employment Law Landscape
1.23.24
In an article published by Staffing Industry Analysts, Fisher Phillips' Andrea Brizio Rivas, Germán De La Garza De Vecchi, and Ben Ebbink explain why staffing companies with operations in Mexico or looking to do business in the country should keep certain labor reforms top of mind in 2024.
To read the article visit Staffing Industry Analysts.
Government Relations Co-Chair Discusses Law Area Bias Attorneys Should Watch in 2024
1.12.24
In an interview with Law360, Ben Ebbink discusses how states will likely move to create additional protections against bias when it comes to AI and lawful cannabis use.
To read the article visit Law360 (subscription required).