Eleventh Circuit Rejects Eleventh Amendment Immunity For Sheriff
5/18/12
By Ben Mathis and Bill Buechner
The Eleventh Circuit has issued an unpublished decision holding that a Georgia sheriff is not entitled to Eleventh Amendment immunity with respect to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims arising out of his termination decisions. …
New Guidelines on Social Media Policies
5/11/12
By: Joyce Mocek
Last week, the Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issed a 24 page report containing specific guidelines for employers on their policies concerning social media use. This is the third report that the …
EEOC Takes Positions on the Use of Criminal Records and on Transgender Discrimination
5/1/12
By Brad Adler and La’Vonda McLean
The EEOC is, once again, taking an employee-friendly position on trending legal issues. In its most recent Enforcement Guidance, the EEOC reaffirmed its position that employers should be cautious in using arrest and conviction …
The Increasing Personal Use of Company IT: Are Your Technology Policies Enough?
5/1/12
By David Cole
It is increasingly common for employees to use their personal laptops, smartphones, USB drives, and other technology devices for both personal and work purposes. In a recent survey, 95% of workers responded they have used technology they …
Insurer May Recoup Defense Costs Paid under a Reservation of Rights
5/1/12
By Bart Gary
Frequently an insurance carrier under a general liability insurance policy may provide a defense to its insured from a claim by a third party under a “reservation of rights.” This occurs when the insurer questions whether the …