Law.com

8th Circuit Reverses $11.75M Verdict Over Improper Jury Instruction in Suit Over Liquor Distribution

The circuit court concluded that two of the jury instructions at trial didn't adequately define the relevant community of interest requirement and that the prejudicial error had a domino effect on all of the claims submitted to the jury.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Former United Natural Foods GM Sues for Reverse Racism Claims, Wrongful Termination Over Firing Decision

"Despite another member of management similarly rejecting that employee's request (Mr. Benjamin Bailey, African American), only Plaintiff was chastised for his handling of the incident," the complaint said.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Sides With FedEx in Arbitration Dispute Over 'Transportation Worker' Definition

"We are pleased the court enforced the parties' written agreement to resolve disputes in arbitration, where FedEx will continue to vigorously defend against these allegations," a FedEx spokesperson said in a statement.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Prologis' 30-Year Legal Chief to Exit After Helping Build $100B Powerhouse

The market value of the industrial real estate developer has grown more than 20-fold since Edward Nekritz came aboard in 1995 as its first in-house attorney.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Class Action Suit Alleges Amazon Failed to Pay Out Employees' Paid Personal Time, Vacation Wages

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Hefty Signing Bonus, Stock Award Juiced Grainger's CLO's First-Year Compensation

The industrial supply giant had to ante up a $3.3 million in cash and stock to offset what Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz forfeited when she resigned from the power management company Eaton.
2 minute read

Law.com

Goodwin Procter and Arnold & Porter Square Off in Nike's Patent Lawsuit Against New Balance

This "Who Got the Work" item was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

South Florida Lawyer Gears to Fight Walmart Over Shopper's Death

"It was up to Thierry Bastien to save her, and in so doing, he lost his life, and his children lost their father," plaintiff counsel said.
4 minute read

Law.com

BP, Chevron, Natural Gas Producers Accused of Price Gouging Kansas Residents During Winter Storm Uri

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Apparel Wholesaler With an Eye on Sustainability Hires Legal Chief

"With her as our chief legal officer, our team, business, vendors and customers will all benefit," S&S Activewear CEO Fred Meyers said of Alaina Brooks' hiring.
3 minute read

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