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July 23, 2012 | National Law Journal

Car talk

Profile of George Villasana, general counsel to Asbury Automotive Group Inc.
6 minute read
July 20, 2010 | New Jersey Law Journal

Big M Inc. v. Texas Roadhouse Holding, L.L.C.

Tips and gratuities paid in cash directly to the employee or charged to a credit card and paid contemporaneously to the employee are not subject to garnishment.
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March 14, 2007 | Law.com

Employee Free Choice Act to Overhaul NLRA

The Employee Free Choice Act is set to amend significant portions of the National Labor Relations Act. The provision generating the most controversy virtually eliminates employee secret-ballot elections in favor of automatic NLRB certification of a union upon the presentation of a majority of signed authorization cards solicited by the union. Attorney James M. Walters describes the history of the laws regulating union organizing and argues against the demise of the secret-ballot election.
10 minute read
April 06, 2006 | Law.com

SOX Whistleblower Claims and Private Companies

Many clients, and not a few lawyers, may assume that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act applies only to publicly traded companies in all circumstances. But those who work for or on behalf of private companies may want to take a close look at the language of the whistleblower provisions. They bar retaliation not only by public companies, but also by their "officers, employees, contractors, sub-contractors, or agents," which some courts have found can include private companies. The issue remains unresolved.
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December 07, 2009 | New Jersey Law Journal

Continuous-Trigger Theory Rejected in LAD Wage Discrimination Claims

The state Appellate Division holds that plaintiffs suing for wage discrimination in New Jersey cannot rely on the "continuous trigger" theory, by which each paycheck starts the statute of limitations running anew.
4 minute read
December 24, 2012 | National Law Journal

The year in quotes: Predictions for the high court

Experts speculate about how the justices will rule on major cases in the new year.
5 minute read
December 01, 2005 | Law.com

PoGo Continues Shopping Spree and Hires Two Key Partners

This year Powell Goldstein has lured 14 new partners, counsel and of counsel to its Atlanta office, as well as seven lateral associates -- and four or five more partners are expected to be added this month to the Atlanta and Washington offices. The firm retrenched and thinned its ranks at the start of this year, but is now focusing on "bringing people in who can have an impact," says managing partner James J. McAlpin Jr.
4 minute read
June 14, 2007 | Law.com

Lawyers: Sacking Falcons QB Vick Would Be Legal, but Costly

The Atlanta Falcons could fire quarterback Michael Vick, who owns a house that has been the subject of a probe into illegal dogfighting, and face few negative legal consequences, according to three labor and employment lawyers. And attorney Michael J. Florio says the chance of a successful grievance is low thanks to a new player-conduct policy. But the team would suffer under the salary cap system, because Vick's remaining salary would cut into the total funds the Falcons could offer to other players.
7 minute read
September 13, 2005 | Law.com

Northwest Airlines Ready to Turn Up Pressure on Mechanics

Only five striking Northwest Airlines mechanics have crossed their union's picket line to return to work. That unity is about to get its toughest test. With the airlines set to begin hiring permanent replacements today, union officials are exhorting members to stay strong in the strike. The strike won't end if it begins hiring permanent replacements, but it will be one more example of how the airline holds the upper hand in talks with the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, labor experts said.
4 minute read
February 23, 2004 | Texas Lawyer

2003's Leading Verdicts and Settlements in Texas

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