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Harassment
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Connecticut Employment Law Blog
Second Circuit = The Avengers? Judges Create Alter Ego Liability
Alter egos are all the rage right now with The Avengers well on its way to becoming one of the most popular movies of all time. Hearing about a new case…
California Employment Law Update
May 2012 California Employment Law Notes
We invite you to review our newly-posted May 2012 California Employment Law Notes – a comprehensive review of the latest and most significant developments in California employment law. The highlights…
Legal Profession Blog
The Battering Ram
An Arizona attorney has been suspended for one year with reinstatement on probation for two years.Among the incidents were two sets of communications by telephone with medical records providers.One involved…
The IP Law Blog
Don’t Blog on Me
By: Nathan Geronimo A few months ago I wrote about the dangers of posting information online that contradicted your own contentions when involved in litigation. I cited to cases where posts…
School Law
When Bullying Behavior May Also Be Criminal Behavior
Published in The Connecticut Association of Schools, BULLETIN, March 2012. Author: ldolphin When the legislature made significant changes to the bullying law in July 2011, it imposed many new obligations on…
Minnesota Employer
The Faragher-Ellerth Affirmative Defense
The Faragher Ellerth affirmative defense is a valuable tool that can help employers avoid liability for alleged unlawful harassment. The United States Supreme Court first articulated the defense in the companion…
Employment & Labor
Workplace Holiday Parties
By: Brendan J. Begley ‘Twas the week before Christmas And all through the land Holiday parties served up claims Fist over hand The averments were stated In legal pleadings with…
Alabama Employment Law Report
Things to Remember as 2012 Rapidly Approaches
As we prepare to bring to an end 2011, I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays, and a Happy and Healthy New Year. 2012…
Employer Law Report
Sixth Circuit Orders Reinstatement and Overturns $4.4 Million Front Pay Award In Vet’s Disability Discrimination Case
The recent Sixth Circuit case of McKelvey v. Secretary of United States Army highlights the plight of many disabled veterans returning to the civilian work force and presents a lesson…
Real Lawyers Have Blogs
Judge: When Bill of Rights was composed, bulletin boards were what blogs are today
There has been much discussion of last week's decision dismissing a criminal case against a man accused of stalking and harassing a religious leader on Twitter. As reported by the…