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National Law Journal

Consovoy McCarthy Backs DC Restaurant in Fight Over COVID-19 License Suspension

"The repeated extension of emergency orders for months on end, authorized by the D.C. Council's emergency legislation—which was not approved by Congress—have thwarted Congress's reserved constitutional power," Consovoy McCarthy attorneys wrote.
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

Woman Sues Norfolk Southern for Allegedly Violating Federal Rail Safety Act

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

Law.com

'Losing His Job or Losing His God': Plaintiff's Religious Discrimination Case Over Beard Length Allowed to Proceed

"There are several facts in the record that speak to whether plaintiff was fired because of his religious practice or his refusal to trim his beard," U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin wrote. "The weight and credibility of those facts are best determined by a fact finder. Importantly, plaintiff raises the fact that Walden never prepared to utilize, or actually utilized, the N95 masks that served as the basis for requiring plaintiff to trim his beard to one-quarter inch. The fact finder must evaluate the credibility of Walden's claims that it had a legitimate purpose for terminating plaintiff."
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

After Threats Made on Attorney's Life, Prosecutor Shares Safety Tips Amid Growing Concerns

"A home security system is an essential element," said Pete Skandalakis, Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia executive director.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Proliferation of Laws Providing Employment Protections for Marijuana Users Complicate Businesses' Efforts to Maintain Occupational and Public Safety

While the number of states protecting employee use of recreational marijuana is currently small, there is no question that the number will grow.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Keystone Conversations: Obermayer Partner Melissa Atkins Talks 'Uncharted Waters' of Employment Law, Captaining a Division 1 NCAA Basketball Team

"As an employment lawyer, we are used to frequent changes in the law. However, now we are currently experiencing uncharted waters and the changes are rapid," Atkins said.
8 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Lawyers Weigh In as Gov. Lamont Plans to End Mask Mandate

Andreana R. Bellach, a partner with Shipman & Goodwin based in Stamford, said "the devil is in the details" of the information that comes from the state in the coming days.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Woman Sues The Paradies Shops Over Alleged Family and Medical Leave Act Breaches

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Can ETS Mandating COVID Shots Survive Challenge and How Should Employers Prepare?

With the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in line to hear the next challenges to the ETS enforcement, a potential watershed legal battle stands in the way of the Biden administration's efforts to get the United States' population fully vaccinated to the degree originally anticipated.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

Will South Florida Law Firms Foot the Bill for COVID Testing Under OSHA Mandate?

While firm leaders await legal challenges to the Emergency Temporary Standard, labor and employment lawyers say they should start weighing key considerations now.
4 minute read

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