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New York Law Journal

Judges Are Not 'Employees' of the New York State Court System (as Far as Title VII Is Concerned)

A recent decision in a vaccine-mandate lawsuit held that state court judges are not "employees" of the court system under Title VII, showing that lawsuits brought in response to pandemic-era employment restrictions have not become moot as the world continues to transition to a post-COVID mindset.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

DCR Issues Finding of Discrimination for Community College Employee Fired After Contracting COVID-19

A disability discrimination complaint, filed by a Mercer County Community College employee fired after he contracted COVID-19 and was hospitalized on a ventilator, has been resolved, according to Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin.
3 minute read

Law.com

At Oral Arguments Over Whether Death Certificates Are Public Records, Ohio Justices Weigh Health Privacy Concerns

"So, under your reading, there is no protection at all under the Ohio health privacy law for someone, once they die, for their health information?" Justice Pat DeWine asked plaintiffs counsel.
9 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Fired for Not Returning to the Office? Employee Alleges Discrimination

"As a result of the defendant's failure to provide a reasonable accommodation to the plaintiff, and the defendant's termination of the plaintiff's employment he has suffered harm, including a loss of the wages and benefits of employment and pain, suffering, and emotional distress," the suit claims.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

As Lateral Moves Stay Robust, Law Firms Name New Talent Leaders

Squire, Sidley Austin and Hogan Lovells have all announced new leadership in roles that oversee hiring and talent.
4 minute read

International Edition

Carnival Cruises Loses COVID Class Action Case in Australia

Carnival was negligent and deceptive, Australia's Federal Court finds.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kirkland Partner Moves to Baker McKenzie as Firm Seeks 'Long-Term Play' to Expand PE, Replenish Talent

Erika Lopez is a "rising star" in private equity and M&A, said Baker & McKenzie, which is trying to replenish lawyers ranks with young talent in Chicago.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Ga. Appeals Court Weighs Counting 'Side Hustle' as Employment for Workers Comp Claimants

A crane operator had a side hustle for years before he was injured. However, the COVID-19 pandemic drove away both clients and profits from the gig in the months leading up to a debilitating injury.
5 minute read

Law.com

1st Circ. Partially Revives Employees' Constitutional Challenge to Nantucket Steamship, Martha's Vineyard COVID Vaccine Requirement

"We cannot conclude that the District Court's reasoning supports the conclusion that the free exercise claim is not likely to succeed."
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Judge Partially Sides With AstraZeneca Over Firing Employees Who Refused COVID-19 Vaccine

"Ultimately, beliefs amounting to a declaration that an employee has the right to make unilateral decisions do not constitute religious beliefs, even where religion is expressly invoked in communicating the beliefs," the court said in dismissing some of the plaintiffs' religious discrimination claims.
4 minute read

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