How much money do you waste each year on subscriptions with impossible-to-navigate cancellation processes? The Lieb Cast breaks down the FTC's new "Click-to-Cancel" rule, set to take effect in 2025, which will impose significant penalties on companies that fail to make subscription cancellations straightforward.

In this episode of the Lieb Cast, Andrew Lieb and Alex, a former dancer turned aspiring lawyer, delve into the critical role lawyers can play in empowering vulnerable individuals and driving systemic change. They explore Alex's personal journey, from witnessing harassment and discrimination in the dance industry to her decision to pursue a legal career to advocate for those who have been mistreated.

The discussion focuses on the power dynamics that often enable exploitation, particularly in industries where young, financially vulnerable individuals seek opportunities. Andrew and Alex examine the nuances of consent and the importance of understanding one's rights, even in the face of seemingly enticing offers.

Importantly, they emphasize the potential for lawyers to create lasting change through strategic litigation and the establishment of legal precedents.

In this episode of The Lieb Cast, we dive deep into the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and its role in classifying workers as either employees or independent contractors. Using landmark cases like Clincy v. Galardi South Enterprises, Inc., where Atlanta exotic dancers reached a $1.55 million settlement, and a nearly $4.6 million ruling involving Philadelphia’s Penthouse Club, we explore the elements used to determine worker classification. These cases expose how much control an employer must exert over a worker’s conditions for them to be classified as employees—and how clubs, like these, exploited misclassifications to their advantage.

We also tackle the complex topic of sexual harassment in the workplace, triggered by the shocking lawsuit accusing Macy’s of covering up a 2008 sexual assault committed by Sean “Diddy” Combs at their Herald Square store. We’ll discuss the company's duty to report harassment and how vicarious liability comes into play when business relationships take priority over accountability. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand how these issues intersect with corporate responsibility and employee protections.