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March 6, 2008

The California Supreme Court Narrowly Rules That Individuals Are Not Liable for Retaliation in Some Circumstances

In a 4-3 decision, the California Supreme Court in Jones v. The Lodge at Torry Pines Partnership, found

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March 5, 2008

A Charge, by Any Other Name, Is Still a Charge: High Court Adopts Broad Definition in Age Cases

The United States Supreme Court has adopted a very broad definition of what constitutes a "charge" for

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March 5, 2008

Supreme Court Holds "Me Too" Evidence May Be Admissible to Prove Discrimination

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued its unanimous opinion in Sprint/United Management Co. v. Mendelsohn,

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March 4, 2008

Trade Secrets and Former Employees: Memorized Client Lists Can Still Be Protected as a Secret

The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that the use of a memorized client list by a former employee can

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March 4, 2008

DHS Jacking Up Fines for Employing Illegal Aliens

The cost of doing business just got higher. In a joint briefing with Secretary of Homeland Security Michael

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March 3, 2008

Federal Arbitration Act Trumps State Laws Lodging Primary Jurisdiction in State Administrative Forums

In Preston v. Ferrer, No. 06-1463 (Feb. 20, 2008) ("Preston"), the U.S. Supreme Court once again upheld

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February 26, 2008

Supreme Court Addresses the Remedies Available for Fiduciary Breach Under ERISA

For the past 20 years, federal appeals courts have disagreed on whether participants in ERISA-governed

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February 19, 2008

Employers' Efforts to Combat Cybersmear Hit the First Amendment Shield

The balance of power has shifted. In the “old days” -- before the Internet explosion -- a disgruntled

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February 13, 2008

IRS Establishes Cross Divisional Team to Combat Improper Tool Reimbursement Plans

The IRS has established a new cross divisional team comprised of members from the audit examination,

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February 11, 2008

Eyes on the Workforce: Legal Arizona Workers Act Withstands Constitutional Scrutiny

Signed into law on July 2, 2007, and effective January 1, 2008, the Legal Arizona Workers Act ("the Act")

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