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Right to Work Law Challenged in Michigan

The ACLU is trying to dismantle a “right to work” law passed in Michigan in December, saying people were locked out of the capitol while the measure was debated. ...more

The Government on Combatting Human Trafficking: "We REALLY, REALLY Mean It"

Since 2005, federal contractors have been on notice that the Government has “zero tolerance” for any federal contractor found to be complicit in aiding human trafficking. For the past seven years, however, that “zero...more

Legislative Update: Minimum Wage Hike, Personnel Files Act and Unemployment Discrimination Bills Fail

The General Assembly finished its business for 2012 last night and although there was a last minute flurry of legislation, several bills that had been tracked by many employers came up short. •Senate Bill 79, which...more

California Employment Laws Taking Effect In 2012

California is at it again! Over the past few weeks Governor Jerry Brown signed several employment-related bills – some of which require employers of all sizes to update their policies and practices. Some of the new laws, most...more

NLRB UPDATE: Key Precedents Likely to Fall Under Liebman Board: Part VI

In February 2009, President Obama appointed long-time Board member Wilma Liebman as Chairperson of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). As a member of the Bush-era Board under former Chairperson Robert Battista, Ms....more

Public Sector Bodies and the UK Equality Bill 2009

The Equality Bill 2009 UK public sector bodies should be mindful of the greater obligations to promote equality to which they will be subject under the proposed provisions of the Equality Bill 2009, which is expected to be...more

Airline Management Letter - May 15, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *President Nominates Highly Regarded Mediator for NMB Seat *Supreme Court will not Review ADA Claim of Sleeping Pilot *Federal Airline Deregulation Act Does not Pre-empt Aircraft Mechanic's Retaliation...more

Airline Management Letter - November 14, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Recent Election Results Will Likely Impact Airline Employers *ADA Amendments Act Takes Effect January 1, 2009 *Court Finds that Airline did not Discriminate Against Sleeping Instructor *NMB Rescinds...more

Hub City Solid Waste Services, Inc. v. City of Compton

Respondent's Brief on Appeal

This is a public corruption case arising from a violation of state conflict of interest laws governing the award of public contracts. After a multi-week trial, a unanimous jury concluded that appellants procured a fifteen...more