Civil Litigation - Page 85
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Civil Litigation
Civil Litigation Articles
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The lives of two longtime Amtrak engineers , Larry Queen and Jerry Cunliffe, were changed forever on February 15, . -
The California Supreme Court has dealt a serious setback to gun opponents who seek to hold gun manufacturers and distributors liable for criminal shootings. -
A Washington State federal judge ruled company health insurance plans that cover most prescription drugs but not birth control pills illegally discriminate against women. -
A downsized economy, combined with fear and uncertainty from the recent terrorist attacks on the United States, mean few if any job opportunities for lawyers in transition. That does not mean that opportunities are not available, or that you should just "stay put" and weather the storm until things get better. -
At a recent seminar conducted by the Association of Corporate Counsel of America (ACCA), the lesson being taught wa. -
EMPLOYERS MUST ENGAGE IN A DELICATE BALANCING ACT BETWEEN EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND EMPLOYEE PROTECTION WHEN DEALING WI. -
Using a trade secret may eliminate any possibility of ever being able to patent an invention. -
Tension frequently exists between the options of keeping an invention a trade secret or filing a patent. -
This update covers Supreme Court rulings in regards to the definition of disability and when punitive damages may be awarded against employers in discrimination cases. -
On December 28, 2004, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in a 2-1 decision affirmed the dismissal of a female bartender's termination for failing to comply with her employer's dress and grooming standards, which included a requirement that female bartenders wear makeup. Jespersen v. Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., 9th Cir., No. 03-15045, 12/28/04. The decision upholds the right of employers to enforce reasonable dress and grooming standards as long as they do not impose unequal burdens on either sex.