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News & Analysis as of May 20, 2013

The SCRA and Motor Vehicles - Auto Loans Vroom into the Forefront of Enforcement

by King & Spalding on 5/8/2013

In 2003, Congress passed the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA or “Act”), which updated and replaced the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act. The SCRA has been described as the “greatest single statutory source of...more

DOJ Announces Payments Under 2011 SCRA Settlements

by BuckleySandler LLP on 4/12/2013

On April 4, the DOJ announced that two mortgage servicers will pay a combined $39 million to 316 servicemembers pursuant to SCRA settlements from 2011. Those settlement agreements resolved allegations that the mortgage...more

Auto Finance May Be DOJ’s Next Focus in SCRA Enforcement

by Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/17/2012

The Department of Justice’s recent announcement that two towing companies have settled an action alleging violations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) may portend further SCRA enforcement actions by the DOJ in the...more

Federal Court Creates New Exception to Pennsylvania At Will Employment Doctrine

by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 1/17/2011

Pennsylvania has long been considered an "employment at will" state – meaning that employers and employees may terminate their employment relationship at any time with or without cause or prior notice. However, the number of...more

North Carolina Legislative Update: Session Law 2010-190

by Poyner Spruill LLP on 9/28/2010

The 2010 North Carolina General Assembly adopted an ACT TO PROHIBIT FORECLOSURES UNDER POWER OF SALE WHILE MORTGAGORS OR TRUSTORS ARE ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. This act applies only to foreclosures under power of sale which...more

Employment Law Commentary, February 2008

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 2/28/2008

Employer obligations under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) have recently been expanded for the first time since its enactment in 1993. On January 28, 2008, President Bush signed into law the fiscal year 2009 Defense...more