I-13 – Policies, Policies, Policies, and Microchips Embedded in Employees
A counterclaim plaintiff’s claims in a complex trade secret action involving the development of cell-cultured human milk suffered a rather pedestrian fate given the important technological stakes. The counterclaim defendants...more
Employers know that the Americans with Disabilities Act requires them to engage in an “interactive process” with employees seeking a reasonable accommodation. This is a back-and-forth discussion to determine the employee’s...more
An appellate court in Illinois upheld a trial court’s dismissal of claims that franchisor was vicariously liable for the alleged actions of its franchisees. Shavers v. The UPS Store, Inc., 2023 IL App (1st) 221407-U (Ill....more
The answer to that question is “lots” and it is much more than the fact UPS agreed to put air conditioning into all their new brown trucks which will undoubtedly generate higher revenue for the manufacturer. Last week the...more
Settlement Resolves Federal Agency’s Lawsuit Alleging Union’s Former Business Agent Sexually Harassed UPS Manager - BOULDER, Colo. – Teamsters Local Union # 455, a labor union with locations in Denver and Fort Morgan,...more
In recent years, an increasing number of lawsuits filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) have focused on the employer’s obligation to participate in an interactive process to determine whether there are...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and United Parcel Service (“UPS”) entered into an October 17th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”). See EPA Docket No. RCRA-06-2022-0942. The CAFO is...more
Union Business Agent Sexually Harassed UPS Supervisor, Federal Agency Charges - BOULDER, Colo. – Teamsters Union Local #455, a certified collective bargaining representative and labor organization, violated federal law...more
Four Indicted for $16 Million Money Laundering Scheme - On March 23, 2022, an indictment was unsealed in the Western District of Arkansas, charging four men for their involvement in wire fraud and money laundering schemes...more
On 23 February 2022, the EU's General Court (GC) dismissed a €1.7 billion claim for damages brought by United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) against the European Commission (EC).1 UPS sought compensation for the losses resulting...more
On September 22, 2021, partner Edward Zaelke moderated a panel on green transportation at the US Embassy in London during the US and UK Climate Change Business Forum, Winning the Race to Zero: Journey to COP26. Panel guests...more
UPS Fired Jacksonville Employee Because of His Diabetes, Saying he Was a “Liability,” Federal Agency Charges - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – United Parcel Service, Inc. violated federal law by firing an employee because of his...more
United Parcel Service (UPS) announced this week that it will test electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) for package delivery. UPS purchased 10 eVTOL from Beta Technologies (Beta), which it plans to test for...more
Effective March 27, 2021, the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (E-Cig Act) expands on existing legislation governing the shipment of cigarettes to impose restrictions on the shipment of “Electronic...more
In Washington: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned that gym users should wear masks when exercising, even if they are more than six feet apart, and gyms need to improve ventilation. A new agency report...more
Private equity behemoth Apollo Global Management’s CEO, Leon Black, is stepping down after an outside inquiry by Dechert—“ordered by the firm’s board at Mr. Black’s behest in October”—revealed that Black “had paid more than...more
As the holiday shopping season comes to end, consumers should still be aware that hackers are sending fake delivery notifications appearing to come from companies like FedEx and UPS, especially as the last few days of package...more
Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the increase in online holiday shopping due to the pandemic. They know people are buying gifts online and sending the packages to the recipients. Often, the recipients do not know they...more
A new bill that has now passed the House would further increase oversight of “Chinese companies listed on American stock markets, the latest attempt by the United States to scrutinize financial ties with China.” The law...more
In the months and years leading up to the COVID 19 pandemic, media outlets around the world projected the end of personal car ownership and the waning days of pizza delivery drivers. In the not so distant future, personal...more
Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes, and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance,...more
Federal Agency Says Shipping Giant’s Compliance Efforts Warrant Early-Out - CHICAGO – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has, with court approval, released United Parcel Services, Inc. (UPS) from its...more
Federal Judge Approves Final Settlement - ST. LOUIS – A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for District of Kansas entered an order today formalizing a settlement resolving the final dispute between UPS Freight and...more
A little known fact to a lot of importers is how the big three express couriers (FedEx, UPS and DHL) typically file their import entries. In order to expedite clearances, they use a fuzzy interpretation of the import...more
The Trump National Labor Relations Board (Board or NLRB) gifted employers a significant win on the eve of the Christmas holiday with its December 23 decision in United Parcel Service, Inc., 369 NLRB No. 1 (UPS), which...more