Philippe Weiss was quoted in a Corporate Counsel story, "Party Till You Drop—Or, Till You Get Sued," on December 14, on the kind of holiday pranks that result in not-so-funny real-life legal penalties that some general counsel know all too well. Weiss advises companies to avoid such mayhem by planning ahead to reduce the risks.

Philippe Weiss was quoted in a story “Heading to the company holiday gathering? Party like it’s your job on the line” by the Omaha World-Herald on December 11 on how this year’s holiday company party forecast calls for more revelers and more bubbly. Weiss said that once you post something on social media, you become your own instant news outlet. You can read the full article here.

Philippe Weiss was quoted by the Daily Journal on December 9 on how holiday cheer can quickly turn sour when office parties devolve into bacchanalian affairs. In the story "The liability risks surrounding office holiday parties can be staggering," Weiss said that liability risks surrounding end of year events can be staggering.

Philippe Weiss was quoted by SHRM in a December 9 story “How to Survive Your Office Holiday Party” on how rides home, limiting alcohol, and providing activities can limit bad behavior and liability. Weiss said that companies should remind employees, in writing, of the company's policies on harassment as well as the dress code. You can read the full article here.

Philippe Weiss was interviewed on “Wintrust Business Lunch 11/18/16 |Philippe Weiss (Seyfarth Shaw at Work)” by WGN Radio on November 18 to discuss the new federal FLSA/overtime/timekeeping rules. You can listen to the interview at minute 11:40 here

Philippe Weiss was quoted in a story “Post-Election Emotions Run High in the Workplace” by SHRM on November 17 on how HR managers are seeking advice on handling post-election reactions in the workplace. Weiss said that his team is suggesting that companies create sample scripts that managers can use to calm political discussions before they grow disrespectful or heated. You can read the full article here