Ex-Guantanamo detainees appeal to US Supreme Court Sep 9, 2008
We help employers write wage policies and procedures and get answers to hundreds of United States employment law compliance questions. www. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Attorney general candidates discuss resumes Sep 8, 2008
He handled most of the bank's legal needs, from giving advice about employment law, to handling foreclosures and collections and helping the bank managers interpret banking laws. Mountain West officials declined to talk about Fox's time at the bank, saying the bank does not engage in political activity. (Missoulian, MT)
San Antonio legal aid groups receive $450,000 in grants Sep 4, 2008
The money collected by the foundation allows public interest lawyers to offer legal advise and representation to low-income Texans in areas such as landlord-tenant issues, family law, employment law, access to earned benefits and consumer issues. To qualify, an individual cannot earn more than $13,000 a year. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Palin seeks review of Monegan firing case Sep 4, 2008
Tom Daniel, an Anchorage labor and employment lawyer hired by the board in the Renkes case, said Palin's ethics complaint was "very unusual," since they are typically filed against other parties ... Van Flein is a private lawyer with expertise in employment law hired by the Department of Law because of a potential conflict of interest by Attorney General Talis Colberg, who had contacted Monegan about Wooten. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Attorney challenges Monegan firing inquiry Sep 3, 2008
The state Department of Law hired Thomas Van Flein, an Anchorage attorney with expertise in employment law and professional liability, because Attorney General Talis Colberg has a potential conflict of interest and shouldn't represent the governor, Van Flein said Monday. His work started Aug. 21. (Anchorage Daily News)
When push turns to shove Sep 1, 2008
Source of four steps: Charles Power, Senior Partner Holding Redlich lawyers, and Editor in Chief Employment Law Practical Handbook www. workplacehandbook. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Shalom Jacksonville will host Jewish Java for newcomers Sep 1, 2008
City Councilman Jack Webb has joined the labor and employment law specialists of Harper Gerlach LLC, after spending the past nine years as director of labor and employee relations at CEVA Logistics Inc. Webb said one of the reasons he chose Harper Gerlach was its years of experience in employment defense litigation and labor relations. He said his move to private practice will enable him to use this experience to benefit Jacksonville employers. (Florida Times-Union)
Met chief Sir Ian 'could lose his job' over 105000 Olympics contract Aug 30, 2008
Employment law is perverse. Being falsely accused of racism is painful, yet the claimant is the one who receives the support and not those who may have been wrongly accused. (Daily Mail)
Books approved for law library Aug 30, 2008
Topics which will be covered in those books are family, criminal, real estate and probate law, with additional volumes for employment law, debtors and creditors, education, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issues. Fischer said, When the books arrive we will have clearly surpassed the San Patricio County Law Library at a small fraction of the cost. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Lisa Ballentine, 48, in music and law, she rocked Aug 28, 2008
At Smith, Gambrell ll, Ms. Ballentine practiced employment law, chaired the firm s labor and employment group and was a superb litigator, said fellow attorney Kathy Zickert of College Park. She was entrusted with hard decisions on performance reviews of colleagues, compensation and whether someone should be fired. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
N. Cobb High principal demoted Aug 27, 2008
A Cobb County principal accused of sexual harassment and violating equal opportunity employment law was demoted, suspended 20 days without pay and ordered to attend a course on sexual harassment. Superintendent Fred Sanderson told Lawrence Bynum in a Monday letter that he could return to work for the school district as a teacher after finishing sexual harassment training. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kutak Rock follows developer Jackson east to Waterfront Aug 27, 2008
Kutak Rock LLP, a national law firm founded in Omaha, has nine attorneys in Wichita with specialities in employment law and public finance. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Jackson Lewis Attorneys and Senator George McGovern to be Featured on Labor Day CBS Radio Show Discussing Issues at Stake With Employee Free Choice Act Aug 27, 2008
"Labor day is an especially fitting time to talk about the sacred democratic rights the workplace risks losing with the passage of the Employee Free Choice Act," says Martin F. Payson, a recognized workplace law expert and partner at the national employment law firm, Jackson Lewis LLP. "We hope to provide useful information to employees and employers on this dangerous piece of legislation that Barack Obama has already agreed to make law if elected.". Mr. Payson will host the show, which will... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
220 Laboratories and Dion-Kindem & Crockett Issue Statement on Lawsuit against David Babaii for WildAid, LLC and Actress Kate Hudson Aug 27, 2008
areas of expertise span business law, real estate, complex business litigation, employment law, bankruptcy and family law. Dion-Kindem & Crockett is regularly included in Martindale-Hubbells Bar Directory of Preeminent Lawyers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Waterfront lands another law firm Aug 26, 2008
Kutak Rock LLP, a national law firm founded in Omaha, has nine attorneys in Wichita with specialities in employment law and public finance ... Rupe says it will allow attorneys to hold employment law seminars with their local clients. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Intro: New Challenges Aug 25, 2008
The Business Journal s focus on employment law takes a comprehensive look at which laws appear most likely to change soon, and how some key workplace practices may be affected. Some of the region s top employment lawyers offer advice on how to be prepared, and HR specialists talk about their strategies to avoid specific problems in the office. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Prevention, preparedness pay off Aug 25, 2008
But, posting workers rights is a basic part of complying with employment laws. And jumping through these kinds of hoops can be essential for companies that don t want to get burned. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Credit crunch prompts surge in employers seeking advice on sacking ... Aug 25, 2008
Lawyers have warned that managers, especially of small companies, may have limited experience of coping with an economic situation like this and could fall foul of employment law if they fail to follow proper procedures. Post this story to. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Arroyo denied reinstatement bid Aug 23, 2008
Employment law specialists said yesterday that Arroyo's best recourse after yesterday's decision is to appeal to the state Civil Service Commission, although they said it could be an uphill battle. "He's in a tough spot," said Nicholas Anastasopoulos, a Worcester-based lawyer and member of the Massachusetts Bar Association's Labor and Employment Council. (Boston Globe)
FedEx Loses Shareholder Support as Courts Unsettle Smith's Business Model Aug 21, 2008
The case does not look good for FedEx,'' said Michael Harper, a Boston University law professor who is writing the chapter on the definition of ``employee'' for the ``Restatement of Employment Law,'' a reference work to be published by the American Law Institute. FedEx's legal position is much less appealing because these drivers are at the core of their business. (Bloomberg)
Evanko joins power elite atop law firm Aug 21, 2008
She built a practice in business and employment law, carving out a leadership path by serving on the firm's management committee and board of directors, and chairing a recent strategic-planning team. Evanko sees her rise to president as an indication that women lawyers can stay on the partner track while raising a family. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Convention Cattle Call for Legal Veeps Aug 20, 2008
He worked at Rider, Bennett, Egan and Arundel in Minneapolis from 1989 to 1999, where he focused on education and employment law, serving as lead counsel for the Minneapolis public schools. Rider Bennett went out of business in May 2007, but several of the firm's legal alums have moved into the public sector under Pawlenty, including former partner Louise Dovre Bjorkman, now a Ramsey County judge, and Pawlenty's legal mentor J. Dennis O'Brien, now Minnesota public utilities commissioner. (Law.com)
Need-to-know: replacing AWAs Aug 20, 2008
Source: Employment Law Practical Handbook by Charles Power www. workplacehandbook. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Nevada Jury Awards Inventor Gil Hyatt $388 Million Against California's Taxing Agency Aug 18, 2008
Mr. Hyatt was grateful for the verdict rendered by the jury and stated that he "hoped this will prevent other taxpayers from going through the same nightmare I have had to endure for over a decade." About Hutchison en, LLC Hutchison en, a Martindale-Hubbell(R) AV-rated law firm, provides a wide variety of legal services, including business and commercial litigation, real estate, appellate litigation, creditor's rights, construction law, employment law, insurance litigation, landlord/tenant law,... (PR Newswire)
Use caution when it comes to terminations Aug 17, 2008
I consulted with Josh Black, managing partner at Bello Black & Welsh, a Boston firm specializing in employment law to confirm your legal obligations. According to Black, "There is no legal reason for a company not to require a resigning employee to leave sooner than his or her desired separation date. In most instances, expediting the departure does not trigger any obligation to pay severance. Obviously, any written severance policy should be consulted, as a policy can create a contractual... (Boston Globe)
Who Represents America's Biggest Companies 2008: Labor Pains Aug 16, 2008
But companies are also consolidating their labor and employment law portfolios and hiring fewer firms, says Newport Beach, Calif. legal consultant Peter Zeughauser. (Law.com)
Employers tied in knots Aug 16, 2008
It s as complicated as medical marijuana, said Nancy Sheehan, another Sacramento attorney who specializes in employment law. If I had a prescription for medical marijuana, I could go out and buy it in California. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Anderson Kill & Olick Comments on Second Circuit Decision Denying Right of the Family of John P. O'Neill and Other Victims of 9/11 to Pursue Case Against Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Aug 15, 2008
About Anderson Kill , P.C. Anderson Kill , P.C. practices law in the areas of Insurance Recovery, Commercial Litigation, Corporate ities, Employment Law, Real Estate, Tax, Trusts es, and Bankruptcy. The firm's senior attorneys maintain national and international practices from offices in New York City, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA and Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit Contact: Andrew Sprung 646-792-3739. (PR Newswire)
Arizona State University tenured faculty member files civil rights lawsuit against Arizona Board of Regents, ASU President Michael Crow and other ASU officials Aug 14, 2008
PHOENIX, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Theresa Cameron filed suit today in the U.S. District Court in Phoenix seeking an injunction and other relief against the Arizona Board of Regents; Arizona State University, President Michael Crow; departing Dean of the ASU College of Design, Wellington "Duke" Reiter; Associate Dean Kenneth Brooks; and the former director of the College's School of Planning, Hemalata Dandekar, alleging violations of federal civil rights and employment laws that make it... (PR Newswire)
Sex misconduct in Cobb court? Aug 13, 2008
Cobb retained the labor and employment law firm of Fisher ips. As of July, the county had paid about $50,000 in fees to the firm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Web can be a dirty window for Hawaii job recruiters Aug 12, 2008
There is no law that prohibits employers from conducting online background checks through social networking sites but they can't snoop around in a password-protected area that's meant to be private, said Sarah Wang, a partner at employment law firm. Wang agrees that information voluntarily placed in the public domain is fair game. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Calif. High Court Brightens Rule Against Non-Compete Pacts Aug 9, 2008
In a ruling long awaited by the employment law sector, the (pdf). In Edwards v. Arthur Andersen, S147190, the unanimous court held that a state statute with roots in 19th century laws gives California workers great freedom to switch jobs, to compete against old employers and to solicit former clients. (Law.com)
In Review of High Court Term, Justice Kennedy Still the Man in the Middle Aug 8, 2008
One area in which business was not successful this term was in employment law. It lost : under the federal sector provision of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act in , 128 S. Ct. (Law.com)
Arbitrator rules Alaska Airlines violated union contract Aug 8, 2008
Depending on the outcome, the company can appeal the ruling in federal court, said Herman Wacker, Alaska Airlines managing director of labor and employment law and associate general counsel, in a statement. Reader Comments. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Four-day week is catching Aug 8, 2008
As long as gas prices remain high, compressed work weeks and other options to ease commuting costs, such as telecommuting, are likely to remain hot topics of discussions, said Barbara Rigo, a shareholder with the Philadelphia office of the employment law firm Littler Mendelson. I think people are still open to the idea of exploring it, but I know some companies have had issues with it, Rigo said. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
* Female applicant wins claim after losing out on job Aug 8, 2008
Chen said she believed the ministrys screening and selection process for the position was discriminatory against women, had violated the Gender Equality in Employment Law (u@k) and had tarnished her name. The Taipei court said in its ruling that although a candidates ability to raise money can be taken into consideration when selecting a university president, gender and fund-raising ability are not directly related. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Moving through late night quickly Aug 6, 2008
The law firm has snagged Gerald Richardson as of counsel to lead its new labor and employment law division. Recently of the , he has almost 30 years of experience in the specialty, and over the last 10 years has won 86 percent of his clients' cases resolved by litigation, said John Michener, a member of the management committee at Evans & Dixon, which has annual revenue of $15. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Slow economy forecast for fall election Aug 4, 2008
The National Employment Law Project (NELP) finds 12 states with unemployment rates already over 6 percent. "A lot of the job loss is in the Midwest," says Christine Owens, national director of NELP. "The economy is their No. 1 issue.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Hoge Fenton hires three lawyers in San Jose Aug 4, 2008
Hoge Fenton does work in business deals, bankruptcy, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property, labor and employment law, and other areas. Its real estate group uses the web address "dirtlawyer.com". (San Francisco Business Journal)
Country club workers entitled to payment Aug 4, 2008
EEOC Newark area director Corrado Gigante wrote to the former employees that the park commission violated federal employment law. "Credible testimony confirms that (the workers) did not have the poor performance issues to the extent" the county alleged they did, Gigante wrote. (NJ.com -- Times)
U.S. unemployment at 5.7%, highest level since 2004 Aug 3, 2008
"It's pretty clear the tax rebate, while it helped a little bit, really didn't do what had been hoped in terms of providing some spark for the economy," said Christine Owens, executive director of the nonprofit National Employment Law Project. The softness in employment makes it likely that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady at its regular rate-setting meeting next week. (Yahoo News -- U.S. Economy)
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Payrolls Down 51K, Jobless Rate at 4-Year High Aug 2, 2008
"More must be done to prime the economy's pump and put America back to work," said Christine Owens, director of the National Employment Law Project. "Our economy continues to work its way through current challenges," said Labor Secretary Elaine Chao. (SmartMoney)
Troyer Lawsuit Alleges Ex Picked Him Up, Threw Him On Ground Aug 1, 2008
Among Shrider's co-defendants in the lawsuit are several people Troyer claims acted as brokers "to exploit the videotape." One of the alleged brokers, Okorie Okorocha, is a attorney who works at a law firm specializing in sexual harassment and employment law cases. When reached by telephone Wednesday, Okorocha said he was approached by "an offshore client" who acquired the rights to the tape from Shrider. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Buckley's chance of a court resort Jul 29, 2008
But the verdict from some of the country's top employment lawyers is already clear: they have Buckley's chance ... "The courts will not make an order saying he has to play for the Bulldogs because he may turn up and play poorly," Professor Mark Davison, an employment law specialist at Monash University in Melbourne, said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Attorney jumps to Bullivant as firm grows employment practice Jul 28, 2008
Employment law is not a core practice area at Diepenbrock Harrison, but it s a growing one at Bullivant particularly in a down economy when layoffs prompt wrongful termination complaints and other types of litigation. Susan is a very accomplished trial lawyer who really adds to the depth of our trial bench in Sacramento, said Sacramento lawyer and Bullivant board chair Taylor Florence. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Spencer Fane restructures into business, litigation divisions Jul 28, 2008
Fretwell, the former head of the financial services group, and Drake, a commercial and employment law attorney, are both based in the Kansas City area. Mike Saunders, chairman of Spencer Fane, said the restructuring is meant to better assist clients beyond the traditional way of addressing issues. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
PPD major gets FBI-style training Jul 27, 2008
He said the criminal law update dealt mostly with federal laws, focusing on constitutional law and employment law, as it relates to individual cases for police administrators along with each particular state of residency laws. Another favorite of his was the leadership and ethics class he said is "designed to reinvigorate you in your profession. It was nice to finish this class and realize that no one becomes a police officer to get rich but instead to do service for the community.". (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Could Age Discrimination Be Good Business? Jul 26, 2008
Hayes hired Murray Schwartz, an attorney who specializes in employment law. He's won millions suing companies for age discrimination, though companies seldom say age was the reason. (ABC News -- Business)
Jack Swarbrick Appointed Director Of Athletics At Notre Dame Jul 22, 2008
An employment law specialist, Swarbrick soon shifted his focus to sports and quickly became active in the city's initiatives. As a member of the Indiana Sports Corp., including the chairmanship from 1992 to 2001, Swarbrick led many of the city's successful proposals to a wide array of athletics organizations - from the NFL to the U.S. Olympic Committee to the Big Ten Conference. (Und.com)
Wisconsin may have to borrow from feds to pay jobless claims Jul 21, 2008
The report by the National Employment Law Project, of New York, drew on a commonly used measure of how long the money in a state s jobless claims fund would be able to cover the higher payments that the state has averaged in past recessions. A federal advisory has recommended that state funds be able to handle a full year of these peak-level payments without using its incoming tax money. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Congress Aims to Expand the ADA Jul 19, 2008
Bill would reverse two U.S. Supreme Court employment law cases. Marcia Coyle. (Law.com)
Opinion: Russia's Kontinental Hockey League a threat Jul 18, 2008
Then, working with willing allies in the Russian government, a raft of reforms in Russian employment law have gone into effect, all with the aim of making it more difficult for young prospects to play overseas. What's worse, the Russians have managed to conv 00001E05 ince every other European hockey federation of the justice of their cause, and now the entire continent stands united against the NHL on the player transfer issue. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Swarbrick named new Notre Dame Athletic Director Jul 18, 2008
I am delighted that he has accepted our offer and look forward to working closely with him," he added. Raised in Yonkers, N.Y., and Bloomington, Ind., Swarbrick is a 1976 magna cum laude graduate of Notre Dame with a bachelor's degree in economics. Upon graduating from Stanford Law School in 1980, he returned to Indiana to accept a position as an associate in the Indianapolis law firm Baker and Daniels. He was made partner in 1987.At the same time that Swarbrick began his career, the city of... (Niles Star, MI)
Del Grande group buys up Bob Lewis auto businesses Jul 18, 2008
The dealership also owes the State Board of Equalization $204,800 in sales taxes; and Half Moon Bay labor and employment law firm Fine, Boggs & Perkins $369,981. The dealership sale to Del Grande was approved by the bankruptcy court. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Buchanan Ingersoll sets transition plan for CEO Jul 16, 2008
Buchanan had suffered some tough blows in 2001 and 2002 when its 20-lawyer Princeton, N.J., office was entirely picked off by Boston's , and San Francisco-based employment law boutique Littler Mendelson PC cherry-picked several members of Buchanan's labor law practice group in both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Non-Pittsburgh offices clamored for more power in decision-making. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Seven-Strong Employment Team Quits Gide in Paris Jul 15, 2008
Leading French law firm has lost high-profile employment partner Joel Grange along with a six-lawyer team to labor and employment law boutique. Grange, who has coordinated the employment law department at Gide, will become a name partner at the boutique, which will now rebrand as Flichy Grange Avocats ... Grange added: "We are very pleased to join a firm of distinguished reputation with a strong international approach, where employment law is at the heart of the strategy. I know this team well... (Law.com)
As jobs dwindle, some take work that's not ideal Jul 14, 2008
Sources: Georgia Department of Labor; National Employment Law Project. Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jobless benefits extension: Who's eligible Jul 3, 2008
Maurice Emsellem of the National Employment Law Project says low-income workers, who are often new to the workforce or have gaps in employment, are most likely to be hurt by the 20-week rule. Q: How much is the extended benefit. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
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Long quiet, justices end their term with a growl Jul 1, 2008
One exception to the trend in the increasingly busy business docket was in the area of employment law, where the court reaffirmed employee rights to sue over alleged civil rights violations. The current lineup of justices has been in place for roughly two-and-a-half years, since Alito took his seat. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Most employees can be terminated at any time Jun 29, 2008
I consulted Jeffrey A. Dretler, a partner in the employment law group at Prince, Lobel, Glovsky & Tye LLP. Dretler explains: "When employees are sent on special one-day work assignments (like the workshop you attended), the travel time is generally considered to be hours worked, because the travel is conducted for the employer's benefit and to meet the employer's needs."Whether or not you receive 'personal benefit' from the workshop is irrelevant to the inquiry of whether the extra 90 minutes... (Boston Globe)
SRC board approves bond issue for projects at Havana, Rushville, Macomb Jun 29, 2008
Approved the firm of Davis and Campbell of Peoria through June 2009 to provide services and advice concerning matters pertaining to employment law. Comments. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Supreme Court Term Is Mixed For Business, But Wins Were Big Jun 28, 2008
Meanwhile, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce counted seven cases as losses to business, including five cases that favored workers in employment law-related disputes and two cases that make it easier for companies to be sued ... Although business suffered several losses on employment law, the impact of those losses may be minimal. (CNNMoney.com)
Company-owned devices: Handle with care Jun 28, 2008
" Banker and blogger beware Clearly, if you're surfing the Net, searching job boards, playing games or visiting political blogs even if on your own time those aren't the tasks for which you were issued a business computer, said Edward Buckley, an attorney with Buckley , an Atlanta employment law firm. "If it's a business tool, use it for business. Don't chat with your girlfriend or boyfriend on your company e-mail account," he said. Set up a personal account or, better yet, use your own... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
