June 09, 2022 | Law.com
Federal Appeals Court: Employer Can't Force Employee Into Arbitration With ClientA federal appeals court has unanimously denied Cypress Environmental Management's attempt to force one of its employees to arbitrate a claim against one of the companies' clients.
By Marianna Wharry
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June 07, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case Over 'False Memory' ExpertAt the center of McGinnis' appeal was the inclusion of testimony from his expert witness of false memories in children, who planned to only testify about the subject generally and not about the victim's experience specifically, court records show.
By Marianna Wharry
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June 06, 2022 | Law.com
'Like an Attack on Our Family': Transgender Athletes Claim Sports Ban Violates State Constitution"Utah's ban was enacted at the last minute, derailing an ongoing dialogue about how best to ensure that all students have a fair and equal opportunity to play," said the legal director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights.
By Marianna Wharry
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June 03, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Federal Court Nixes Pa. Social Workers' Class Certification Bid in Overtime DisputeShoop stated in her deposition that hours spent driving and contacting clients was unpaid, and she testified that she only submitted "the hours [she] had direct time with the client."
By Marianna Wharry
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June 02, 2022 | Law.com
Voir Dire Drama: State Appeals Court Denies That Trial Judge Abused DiscretionThe Massachusetts Appeals Court rejected a defendant's appeal that his trial judge abused his discretion and that the commonwealth's attorney-directed voir dire questions demonstrated bias among several jury members, court records show.
By Marianna Wharry
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June 01, 2022 | Law.com
Another State Appellate Court Nixes a COVID-19 Business Interruption Claim"No Maryland appellate court has decided this specific question, but hundreds of courts throughout the United States have decided it in interpreting policies that are substantially identical to the policy in this case," Judge Kevin F. Arthur wrote.
By Marianna Wharry
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June 01, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Widow of Nursing Assistant Killed in Jefferson Hospital Shooting Lodges LawsuitAccording to the complaint, Hayes dressed in civilian attire and wore a cross-body bag with multiple weapons, including an assault rifle and handgun, and freely passed through the hospital's security gate without a metal detector screening or pat down.
By Marianna Wharry
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May 31, 2022 | Law.com
State High Court Deems Certificate of Merit Requirement for Personal Injury Claims Against State Agents UnconstitutionalThe Washington Supreme Court held May 26 that the state's law requiring a certificate of merit for medical malpractice against state agents is facially unconstitutional.
By Marianna Wharry
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May 27, 2022 | Law.com
1st Circuit Reinstates Fired Bus Driver's Free Speech ClaimsThe First Circuit panel said the district court erred when it did not consider Bruce's interview "as a citizen" instead of being pursuant to his official duties.
By Marianna Wharry
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May 27, 2022 | Law.com
Attorney Receives 5-Year Suspension for Misconduct in 4 Client MattersAttorney Barry Ray Taylor was admitted to the Virginia bar in October 1994. He previously received a three-year suspension in August 2019 for three, separate complaints for mismanaging his attorney trust account, lacking diligence and competence with clients and misconduct, court records show.
By Marianna Wharry
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