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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

The "Privilege" Defense in a Defamation Case

Before filing any civil lawsuit, it is important to consider the possible defenses your opponent may raise. This is particularly important is cases involving defamation, a civil claim that arises from the negligent,...more

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Five Tips To Help Navigate The Insurance Claims Process

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Companies purchase liability insurance, often referred to as “litigation insurance,” to help manage the risk of lawsuits they may face. Most policyholders understand that they need to provide notice of claims, but there are a...more

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OPEN QUESTION: Applicability of Anti-SLAPP Act in Federal Court

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A recent Fifth Circuit opinion in a defamation action is raising concerns among media lawyers. The Fifth Circuit Decision - In Block v. Tanenhaus,[1] Walter Block appealed the dismissal under Louisiana’s anti-SLAPP...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

California Employment Law Notes - May 2017

Ruth Featherstone alleged that her former employer (SCPMG) discriminated against her based on a "temporary disability" that was caused by an adverse drug reaction, which resulted in an "altered mental state." During this...more

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South Carolina court says 'NO' to employee's claims against Boeing

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Employees and their counsel have been very aggressive in attempting to couch employment claims as state-law matters and filing claims in state court instead of federal court to try to avoid the federal judiciary. For various...more

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Fenwick Employment Brief - February 2013

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In This Issue: *FEATURE ARTICLES - Cal Supreme Court Refuses To Immunize Employers In Mixed-Motive Discrimination Cases, But Significantly Limits Remedies - Manager's Bias, Public Policy, And Defamation...more

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