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Notice, not misconduct, was issue in teacher’s hostile work environment case
A teacher who alleged a racially and sexually hostile work environment based on student misconduct failed to show school officials had sufficient notice that she viewed the conduct as unlawful […]
4th Circuit affirms dismissal of ERISA claims against Merrill Lynch
Merrill Lynch’s WealthChoice Award program does not qualify as an “employee pension benefit plan” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the 4th U.S. Circuit Court […]
Fourth Circuit sends NVRA voter list dispute back on standing question
The 4th Circuit has sent a National Voter Registration Act dispute back to a federal trial court, directing it to determine whether the plaintiff has Article III standing to seek […]
Fourth Circuit vacates terrorism convictions over protected speech
The 4th Circuit vacated the defendant’s remaining terrorism-related convictions, concluding that the prosecution impermissibly punished protected speech in violation of the First Amendment. The court remanded the case to the […]
ERISA monthly annuity may be docked for ex-spouse payment, 4th Circuit says
A retirement plan administrator correctly interpreted the language of the plan when it reduced a former employee’s monthly annuity payment to cover the cost of the “qualified joint […]
Written release condition conflicted with oral sentencing ruling
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a defendant’s sentence and remanded for resentencing after concluding that the district court committed a plain error under United States v. Rogers […]
Fourth Circuit upholds asbestos plan as made in good faith
Fourth Circuit affirms Kaiser Gypsum’s Chapter 11 plan, ruling it was proposed in good faith despite objections from Truck Insurance Exchange.
Business Law
- Economy forces attorneys to get down to business
- Business Court judges trawl for customers
- Va. company's Web site did not subject business to personal jurisdiction in S.C., appeals panel rules
- Former running back from S.C. wins courtroom victory in contract dispute
- Contract – Government Contract – Qui Tam – False Claims Act
- Licenses & Permits – Beer & Wine Permit – Restrictive Covenant – Suitable Location
- Consumer Protection – FCRA – Auto Loan – Bank Accounting Errors
- Licenses & Permits – Veterinarian – Vaccine Maintenance
- Tort – Business Tort – Va. Computer Crimes Act – Trade Secrets
- Textile firm, railroad settle Graniteville train wreck lawsuit
- State regulators look at car dealer accused of lying to customers
- Subprime mortgage meltdown hits securities law
Commentary
- A useful patent management government notice
- The third option: Why your best employees are quietly losing their edge
- ‘AI won’t take your job’ and other things CEOs say before the layoffs
- When not to believe (your lyin’ eyes)
- Conduct a technology audit to improve law firm efficiency
- When the client brings ChatGPT to the consultation
- Where is she now, this model who was so beautiful?
- Content Marketing: Where law firms lose referrals and how to prevent it
- Your best people are not leaving for more money — they are leaving because you stopped paying attention
- Best at Work Insights: The choice we’re making about AI
- Beyond burnout: The case for workplaces where people thrive
- The December question every leader should anticipate
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