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Technology and SecurityNeurotechnology, cognitive liberty and information warfare with Professor Nita FarahanyIn this episode of Technology and Security, Dr Miah Hammond-Errey speaks with Professor Nita Farahany about the increasing emergence of neurotechnology and what it means for national security as well as consumers, policy makers, military forces and nation states. They discuss the importance of ensuring the privacy of brain data as the ‘final piece in the jigsaw puzzle’ of data collection by large technology companies. They also discuss the possibility of identifying, verifying and targeting individuals by their neural signature and why addressing this technology should be a national security priority. They explore the current and potential roles neurotechnology can...2024-01-2239 min
Founding Partner PodcastInvesting in Growth with Amanda FarahanyIn this episode, we feature an enriching conversation with Amanda Farahany, Managing Partner of Barrett and Farahany. Discover her journey, from starting as a solo practitioner to heading a renowned plaintiff employment law firm in 10 states and the District of Columbia.2023-12-1251 min
Maximum LawyerHow to Let Others Do the Work for You and Feel Good About It w/ Kira FonteneauToday we're excited to share a presentation by Kira Fonteneau from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about how to let go and really delegate to make sure you’re getting the most value out of your law firm.Kira Fonteneau is a partner and the managing attorney of the Alabama trial group of Barrett & Farahany. Kira chose to specialize in employment law because she wanted to help employees take back power. She loves disproving the notion that employers can do whatever they want and not suffer the consequences. As som...2022-07-1421 minMaximum LawyerHow to Let Others Do the Work for You and Feel Good About It w/ Kira FonteneauToday we're excited to share a presentation by Kira Fonteneau from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about how to let go and really delegate to make sure you’re getting the most value out of your law firm.Kira Fonteneau is a partner and the managing attorney of the Alabama trial group of Barrett & Farahany. Kira chose to specialize in employment law because she wanted to help employees take back power. She loves disproving the notion that employers can do whatever they want and not suffer the consequences. As som...2022-07-1421 min
Justice At WorkThis Session’s Proposed Bills Could Impact Your EmploymentThe Georgia Legislature is considering several bills that could affect Georgia employees if passed. Listen to this episode of the Justice at Work podcast, where we discuss bills related to minimum wage, hospitality industry harassment, age discrimination, required paid sick leave, and more.2022-02-2825 minJustice At WorkIs your pay short of what the law requires?Have you been working overtime and not getting paid for it? Overtime violations aren’t always obvious or straightforward, and hourly workers aren’t the only victims. In this Justice at Work podcast episode, Severin Roberts breaks down the three most common overtime violations. Listen now to find out if your employer owes you additional money.2022-02-2809 minJustice At WorkAn Introduction To The GA Legislative SessionHave you heard about The Georgia Legislative Session? With the new year comes new resolutions not just for individuals but also for local government. In this first episode of our new series on the Justice at Work podcast, Grace Starling explains what this session is, how it works, and how it affects you.2022-01-1911 minJustice At WorkHustle Culture is Not The AnswerAs employers and employees navigate the new normal since COVID-19, there has been a considerable shift away from "hustle culture." The days of work being people's whole lives are changing, and this is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of federal protections available to you. Learn about these advantages and how you can use them in this episode of Justice at Work.2021-12-2017 minJustice At WorkThe Barrett & Farahany DifferenceAs the gap between employees and employers widens, it has become increasingly important for employees to find reliable legal help. However, not every law firm is created equal, and it can be difficult for many to find the representation they need. In this episode of Justice at Work, Jaimee Hall discusses some surprising statistics and what makes our firm stand out. Listen now to discover the Barrett & Farahany difference.2021-11-0909 minJustice At WorkWhat Vaccine Mandates Mean For YouVaccination shots are becoming mandatory for certain workers. Many of you have been sharing your concern about this mandate with us. In this episode of the podcast, Kira Fonteneau shares the answers to your most common questions.2021-10-2713 minJustice At WorkRacial Harassment At Home—What Should You Do?If your neighbors are harassing you to leave your home because of your race, it can feel like you have limited options. Police officers rarely take this sort of harassment seriously, but at Barrett & Farahany, we do. Find out what your legal options are on this episode of Justice at Work, with Matt Billips.2021-10-2206 minJustice At WorkWhy the ADA’s Guidance on Long COVID Is SignificantEven though the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has yet to address long (chronic) COVID and workers, recently issued Americans with Disabilities Act guidance could create opportunities for employees with long-hauler symptoms to seek accommodation. The ADA guidance notes that long COVID can be a disability in certain circumstances. In this episode of the Justice at Work podcast, Grace Starling discusses the significance of the ADA’s move and its likely impact on future EEOC guidance. Grace also reviews steps employees might take to request accommodation under the new guidance, gives a few examples of applicable situations, and talks about how...2021-09-1015 min
Justice At WorkActions you can take to protect your job during the pandemicWith the surge of the Delta variant, Covid in the workplace is again top of mind for many folks. Early research has shown that women and other at-risk employees have been disproportionately affected by job loss since the pandemic’s start. In this episode of Justice at Work, Adian Miller discusses some of the things we can do to protect our jobs during a time of uncertainty. One of her suggestions? Acting as your own HR department by tracking your time and making any requests for sick leave exactly according to company policy. For salaried employees, it’s also smar...2021-08-1217 minJustice At WorkShould You Be Getting Paid Overtime?Overtime isn’t just for hourly workers. In this Justice at Work podcast, Severin Roberts discusses common overtime wage violations and shares tips for identifying whether you could be eligible for overtime pay. Misclassified independent contractors, employees paid in cash, or salaried employees whose job duties are focused on serving customers rather than running the business, are the three most commonly overlooked workers when it comes to overtime pay. Listen now to learn why and what you can do about it!2021-06-2513 minJustice At WorkDon’t Let Fear of Rejection Hold You Back from Exploring an Employment LawsuitNot every employment law case will yield a sizable settlement or even be accepted by an attorney. But fear of rejection shouldn’t keep you from speaking to a lawyer about your employer’s actions and the probability of a viable case. In this latest episode of the Justice at Work podcast, Adian Miller discusses seven reasons why a case might be rejected and what you can learn from each, as well as a few alternatives for obtaining employer accountability and possible restitution. Among the issues Adian reviews are the difference between unfair and unlawful acts, statutes of limitations in e...2021-05-1116 minJustice At WorkDepositions Demystified: What are they and what to expect?The Hollywood depiction of a deposition is usually a highly dramatic affair in which some new revelation comes to light that makes or breaks the case. Although they can sometimes be filled with drama, the truth is that they’re usually mundane and formal. On this episode of the Justice at Work podcast, Zachary Panter is joined by Catherine Gavrilidis to talk about the reality of depositions. They walk through the specifics of what the meeting seeks to accomplish and what you can expect if you’re a part of one.2021-04-1212 minJustice At WorkEqual Pay: It’s the LawWhat is the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and how does it protect both women and men? In this latest episode of the Justice at Work podcast, attorneys Grace Starling and Catherine Gavrilidis define equal pay and talk about ways employees can advocate for themselves under the law. Listen as Grace and Cat also discuss the gender pay gap and Equal Pay Day, the date which marks the extra days each year it takes a woman’s pay to equal that of a man’s from the prior year. https://bit.ly/3w0BS4L2021-03-2319 minJustice At WorkCan your Employer Mandate the COVID Vaccine?In our latest Justice at Work podcast, attorney Grace Starling draws on her expertise in employment and labor law to explain employer-mandated vaccines. As COVID vaccines become widely available, it’s important to know whether or not your company can force you to get one. Listen as Grace clarifies what the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has to say, and to find out what your options are.2021-03-0310 min
Justice At WorkFFCRA and EmployeesIn the January 2021 edition of the Justice at Work Podcast, Attorney Kathy Harrington-Sullivan answers frequently asked questions that clients are asking when considering opening a case. https://www.justiceatwork.com/2021-02-1909 min
The How David Beats Goliath Podcast®Episode 14: Getting Great Client Results During the PandemicIn this podcast, Michael J. Swanson, CEO and Chairman of Advocate Capital, Inc. and Author of "How David Beats Goliath, Access to Capital for Contingent-Fee Law Firms" will be joined by a panel of prominent lawyers from across the country, including Joe Russo, Owner and Managing partner of Injury Law Center, Lauren Checki, Managing Partner of Louisiana & Director of Operations at Hair Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, and Kathy Harrington-Sullivan, Partner of Barrett & Farahany. They will discuss the strategies and tactics that they have learned and are using to seek justice for their clients during the Covid-19 pandemic.Resources: 2020-09-2855 min
The Legalist with Lee DavisEmployees need Representation! | The Legalist Guest: Adian Miller - Associate Attorney at Barrett & FarahanyEmployees need Representation! | The Legalist Guest: Adian Miller - Associate Attorney at Barrett & Farahany
Hi I'm Lee Davis attorney and owner of Lee Davis law LLC here in Atlanta, Georgia and this is The Legalist. If you've seen any of our past episodes you know that most of them are very well produced by my agency, Agency 850 who produces these videos for me. But for the last several months of course we've all been quarantined under the covid19 crisis and therefore this is another rather informal edition of our show. Today and...2020-08-0516 min
The Chris DeBlasio PodcastLegal Issues Concerning Covid-19 | C-Level With Amanda FarahanyLegal Issues Concerning Covid-19 | C-Level With Amanda Farahany
I think one of the biggest things too is communication. You know its communication. The employer and the employee need to be in constant communication of everything that's going on because it's you've got two sides here right and everybody's trying to figure this out but I think communication is the absolute biggest key especially when we are slowly bringing the country back to normal. So on today's episode a C-Level I'm excited to have Amanda Farahany managing partner of Barrett and Farahany and today we're gonna be talking...2020-06-1915 min
The 3 Wins PodcastE4: What to Consider as Businesses Begin to ReopenIn this episode, I chat with Russ Clemmer, the president at Legacy Advisory Partners.
And we talk about what to consider as businesses begin to reopen after several weeks of a nationwide shutdown from the coronavirus.
The challenge right now is that not all states—or even counties and municipalities within each state—are on the same reopen schedule. And there are a wide range of rules and guidelines in effect, depending on where you’re located.
Then there are the issues of safety and employee concerns about returning to work.
As a business owner, what should you be thinking about...2020-06-0855 min
Dana Barrett HighlightsAmanda Farahany, Managing Partner at Barrett & Farahany to discuss NDAsAmanda Farahany, Managing Partner at Barrett & Farahany to discuss NDAs by Dana Barrett2018-08-1500 min