Archive for November, 2011

Blitman & King Named in 2011-2012 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America | Employment Law

Four B&K attorneys have been selected to the 2011-2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Selection to Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising nearly 4 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country. The annual, advertisement-free publication has been described by The American Lawyer as “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.” Congratulations to the following B&K attorneys for their outstanding work in their designated field:

  • Bernard T. King – Employment Law
  • James R. LaVaute – Labor Law
  • Donald D. Oliver – Labor Law
  • Jules L. Smith – Employment Law

Additionally, Blitman & King LLP has received a first-tier ranking on the 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms” list for the firm’s work in both the Employment and Labor Law sectors.

U.S. Department of Labor to Release MEWA Guidance Soon | Employment Law

On October 31, 2011, a representative of the Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, announced that the DOL expects to release guidance in the near future concerning new registration and reporting requirements for multiple employer welfare arrangements (“MEWAs”).

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