August 20, 2014
A new book, Employers and the Law: 2013-14 Anthology of Best Articles, includes a piece written by Nexsen Pruet attorney Cherie Blackburn. Blackburn's article "Obesity as a Disability Under the ADA: Is it More Likely Now Than Before?" was originally published as a firm Employment Law Update in September of 2013.
The new anthology by George Siedel and John Siedel is described as a:
"collection of articles covering ongoing and emerging legal responsibilities stemming from the relationship between employers and employees. Authored by leading employment law experts, the articles are relevant to, among others, business owners, managers, and human resource professionals—and to their legal advisors."
Click here to obtain a copy of Employers and the Law: 2013-14 Anthology of Best Articles in paperback and e-book format.
Cherie Blackburn has experience as lead trial counsel in an array of employment cases, trade secret, trademark and copyright cases, and business disputes. As an employment attorney, she advises clients on proactive measures focused on avoiding issues that lead to litigation, such as drafting handbooks, presenting harassment and discrimination training, addressing wage and hour issues, and drafting employment agreements and restrictive covenants. In the area of intellectual property, Cherie advises clients on trademark and copyright protection, as well as handling and protecting trade secrets.
