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2nd Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Real Estate Developer's Claims in Lender-Liability Case
The plaintiffs—entities connected to the real estate development known as Wade Park—sued Gamma in Georgia federal court in 2020, claiming breach of contract, fraud and other allegations; the case was later transferred to New York.
Justices Say 5th Circuit Erred in Retaliatory Arrest Case, Read Precedent Too Narrowly
Supreme Court precedent holds probable cause generally defeats a First Amendment claim for retaliatory arrest. But an exception exists when evidence shows "similarly situated" individuals would be treated differently by police.
Do Courts Favor Plaintiffs on Discovery? Amazon Thinks So
Amazon cited a growing trend among attorneys to corner niche markets by suing specific corporations by gleaning inside knowledge through expansive discovery in other litigation.
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Employment and Labor Law Special Section 2024
This year's Employment and Labor Law Special Section covers firearms in the workplace, Title VII discrimination, wrongful termination litigation, and offers two perspectives on the FTC's ban on noncompetes.
The FTC's Noncompete Ban: Don't Put the Cart Before the Horse
"There is vast uncertainty as to whether the ban will actually go into effect," writes Darren Braun.
Top Termination Mistakes Employers Make
"It is said a picture is worth a thousand words, and nowhere is that truer than in employment litigation," writes G. Scott Fiddler of Jackson Walker.
Proving Discrimination in Title VII Cases: The New World for Employers in the Wake of 'Muldrow'
"The challenge to employers in the wake of the 'Muldrow' and 'Hamilton' decisions will be in determining when any particular employment decision is adverse and causes sufficient harm to constitute a Title VII violation," writes Lionel M Schooler of Jackson Walker.
Preserving Confidentiality: Strategies for Employers Amid the FTC Ban on Noncompetes
"Given national trends hostile to noncompete agreements, this is a good time for employers to review how, and if, they are taking the steps necessary to protect their businesses," writes Stephen Irving of Peckar & Abramson.
Firearms in Texas: What Employers Need to Know
"Firearms are a reality that Texas employers should not ignore, but there are steps they can take to help ensure a safer workplace," write Stephen Roppolo and Brett Holubeck of Fisher & Phillips.Trending Stories
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