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Anti-Disparagement Agreements in Iowa

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The Iowa Court of Appeals issued an opinion on May 12, 2021, regarding sanctions in a case that originally involved a dispute between an employer and an employee.  This case has been the subject of several news stories lately...more

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Court of Chancery Enforces the Absolute Litigation Privilege

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Ritchie CT Opps, LLC v. Huizenga Managers Fund, LLC, C.A. No. 2018-0196-SG (Del. Ch. May 30, 2019). The absolute litigation privilege is an affirmative defense that bars claims arising from statements made in the course...more

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NLRB Ruling in Social Media Case Provides Useful Guidance for Employers

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Drafting a social media policy in compliance with Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA” or “the Act”) has become increasingly challenging for employers, as the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “the...more

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Texas Court Holds That Law Firm is Immune From Liability to Claims by Non-Client

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Highland Capital Management, LP v. Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C., 2016 WL 164528 (Tex. App. Jan. 14, 2016) Brief Summary - The Texas Court of Appeals held that the doctrine of attorney immunity barred an employer's...more

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Employers Must Examine Their Employee Agreements For Compliance With The National Labor Relations Act

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Recently, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision in Quicken Loans, Inc., which found confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions to be unlawful under the...more

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