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4th Circuit: Employee’s vaccine refusal not ADA-protected
The 4th Circuit upheld Johns Hopkins Lab’s firing of an employee who refused a COVID-19 vaccine and blocked medical record access for ADA accommodation.
EEOC sues after stroke victim denied accommodations, fired
New England Biz Law Update The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against a utilities service company alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lawsuit […]
Misconduct allegations lead to top public defender’s firing
HARTFORD, Conn. — An oversight commission fired Connecticut’s top public defender on Tuesday after having accused her of a range of misconduct, including leveling unfounded racism allegations, mistreating employees and […]
Retainer agreements can help avoid malpractice claims
A well-drafted retainer agreement reduces legal malpractice risks by defining responsibilities, scope of representation and fees, ensuring client identity clarity, managing disputes, and preventing mismatched expectations and potential conflicts of interest.
Employee termination best practices: Exit interviews, final paychecks
by Missy Oakley and Becky Zuschlag BridgeTower Media Newswires Exit interviews are a very useful tool and can provide valuable information to an employer to help avoid future claims and […]
Contract – Termination – Arbitration – Choice of Law
Plaintiff subcontracted the construction of a swimming pool to defendant. The parties’ contract included an arbitration clause and stated that it was governed by North Carolina law. After plaintiff terminated […]
Labor & Employment – University Professor – Termination – Assault & Battery
The plaintiff-professor alleges that (1) he patted the defendant-dean on the back to get his attention, (2) the dean accused him of assault and battery, (3) plaintiff was recommended for […]
Labor & Employment – Termination – Negligence Claim – Workers’ Compensation Act – Exclusivity Provision
Where plaintiff is seeking damages for non-physical injuries including “pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, shock and humiliation, and stress and anxiety” arising out of her termination from defendant’s […]
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
- ‘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
- Best at Work Insights: Don’t Import 996: Why America Should Reject Overwork Culture
- Law ‘n History: The beer, scandal and haunted mansion of the Lemp dynasty
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