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December 7, 2010

New York Federal Court Dismisses Case Against U.S.-Based Corporation Alleging Human Rights Abuses in Guatemala

In what continues to be a flurry of activity in U.S. federal courts involving allegations of human rights

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December 7, 2010

DOL's Office of Inspector General Issues Semiannual Report to Congress

The Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued its Semiannual Report to Congress,

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December 7, 2010

DoD Issues Final Rule on Mandatory Arbitration Restrictions in Defense Contracts

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will issue a final rule (pdf) implementing section 8116 of the DoD

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December 6, 2010

Appellate Court Affirms Denial of Access to Facebook Account, but Finds Protective Order Improper

In McCann v. Harleysville Ins. Co. of New York [pdf], 2010 NY Slip Op 08181 (Nov. 12, 2010), the court

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December 6, 2010

Blindsided? Franchise Successor Liability in the Hospitality Industry

Many companies active in the hospitality business operate as franchisees. Patrons and employees may not

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December 6, 2010

State Supreme Court Decision Bars Hospitals from Considering Economic Factors in Deciding Physician Staff Privileges

In a significant victory for physicians in the battle against “economic credentialing,” the Arkansas

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December 3, 2010

Leon Rodriguez to Be Nominated for the Top Job at the Wage and Hour Division

The U.S. Department of Labor informed Congress today that the President intends to nominate Leon Rodriguez

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December 3, 2010

Reid Reintroduced Public Sector Collective Bargaining Bill

Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) this week reintroduced the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of

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December 3, 2010

Food Safety Bill Contains Whistleblower Protections for Industry Employees

Buried in the food safety bill that recently passed the Senate is provision granting employees involved

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December 3, 2010

Reid Reintroduced Public Sector Collective Bargaining Bill

Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) this week reintroduced the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of

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