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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Labor & Employment

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

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Attorneys routinely defend clients against claims of wrongful discharge, harassment, discrimination, workplace defamation, breach of contract, invasion of privacy, ERISA violations, illicit drug testing and other federal and state law claims, and enforce noncompetition and non-solicitation agreements. The extensive traditional labor practice defends against unfair labor practice charges and union-organizing campaigns, negotiating and administrating union contracts, and coaching and training on lawful union avoidance techniques.

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Labor & Employment - USA - Nationwide

Band 5

What the Team is Known For
Barnes & Thornburg LLP offers broad coverage of labor and employment matters with particular strength in the Midwest. The firm assists its enviable client base with a variety of issues, including OSHA, discrimination and trade secrets disputes. It also fields expertise in traditional labor law.
Notable practitioners

Chair of the firm's labor and employment practice group Kenneth Yerkes in Indianapolis is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • Barnes & Thornburg LLP defended Kellanova in wrongful death, premises and vicarious liability claims.

Strengths

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  • The firm provides sound legal advice, but also takes a risk-optimized approach in alignment with our company's risk tolerance.

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