Last Friday, a Texas federal court struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2024 rule raising the minimum salary levels for certain exemptions to the overtime requirements of the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The decision by Judge Sean
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Navigating Multigenerational Dynamics: Inspired by The Intern

In this episode of Hiring to Firing, Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter explore the challenges and benefits of managing a multigenerational workforce, inspired by the movie The Intern. Joined by Naomi Barnett and Elizabeth Stephens from REPAY, they discuss the…
Leadership Lessons From The West Wing
In the final episode of the three-part Hiring to Firing pre-election series, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter continue to explore the various facets of leadership with Jennifer Dubrow Weiss, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey. Drawing…
Managing Political Discourse at Work With Lessons from Mad Men
In part two of the three-part Hiring to Firing series, host Tracey Diamond and new co-host Emily Schifter dive into the complexities of managing employees’ political beliefs and discourse in the workplace, just in time for the upcoming election. Join…
Leading the Ted Lasso Way: Cultivating a Positive Leadership Mindset
As the nation awaits the 2024 presidential election and its outcome, Hiring to Firing podcast introduces a three-part series focusing on key issues top of mind for company executives: inspirational messaging and managing political discourse in the workplace. In this…
Exploring Employment Law Across Borders: Italy vs. US With White Lotus
In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs dive into international waters with Annalisa Reale, a Labor and Employment partner of the Chiomenti Law Firm in Milan, Italy. Inspired by season two of…
Current Executive Compensation Trends in Private Equity Transactions
In this installment of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions podcast series, Troutman Pepper Partners Joshua Gelfand and Michael Crumbock discuss current executive compensation trends and issues in the private equity M&A space, including employment…
Regulatory Uncertainty: Benefits-Related Legal Challenges in a Post-Chevron World
In this installment of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation podcast series, Troutman Pepper Partners Jim Earle, Lynne Wakefield, and Lydia Parker discuss the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo on benefits-related regulations, including…
Texas Court Issues National Injunction Barring Enforcement of the FTC’s Noncompete Ban
In a complete victory for plaintiffs, a Texas court permanently enjoined the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning nearly all employee noncompetes. In the absence of the court’s decision, the rule had been scheduled to become effective on September 4.…
Hiring to Firing Podcast Named Finalist for PRNEWS Platinum Award
We are thrilled to announce that our own Hiring to Firing Podcast has been named a finalist for the prestigious PRNEWS Platinum Award in the Digital & Social Media – Podcast category. This recognition highlights the podcast’s innovative approach…