U.S. Women's Soccer Team Seeks Pay Equality
4/7/16
By: Joyce M. Mocek
Recently five team captains of the US Women’s Soccer Team, on behalf of the entire team, filed a complaint with the EEOC against the US Soccer Federation alleging pay inequality and discrimination. The complaint seeks equal …
Accident at Wrigley Field and What that Means in the Insurance World
4/4/16
By: Jessica Samford
As “March Madness” comes to an end, many are gearing up for “America’s [original] Pastime”—baseball. The baseball stadiums themselves need to be ready for the new season and fans, and the iconic Wrigley Field has been undergoing …
Supreme Court of Georgia Eliminates Direct Appeals from Denials of Immunity at Motion to Dismiss Stage
3/28/16
By: Andy Treese
Since 2009, government defendants in Georgia state courts have been authorized to directly appeal from denials of immunity-based motions to dismiss. The underlying premise has been that such rulings, though not “final orders,” fell within a narrow …
Disclose! Disclose! Disclose! Says the S.E.C. to a Municipal Advisor
3/28/16
By: John Goselin and Ze’eva Kushner Banks
Earlier this month, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced its first ever enforcement proceeding for breach of fiduciary duty for municipal advisors created by the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010. On March 15, 2016, …
S.E.C. Smacks CFO and CAO for Inadequate Internal Controls
3/23/16
By: John Goselin and Ze’eva Kushner Banks
On March 10, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced a settlement with Texas-based oil company Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation, its former chief financial officer and its former chief accounting officer arising from …
"How Much is that Steak Bowl Really?" A Costly Reminder About Social Media Policies
3/21/16
By: Robert Krandel
On March 14, 2016, an Administrative Law Judge for the National Labor Relations Board ruled that Chipotle violated the National Labor Relations Act when it unlawfully forced an employee to delete negative tweets about the restaurant. The …
Liability Insurance Specific for Dog Bites?
3/15/16
By: Wayne S. Melnick
While many dog owners merely assume liability for their pets are covered under their home owner’s insurance, new data would suggest dog owners should think twice. According to the Insurance Information Institute and State Farm, the …
One Small Step for Machine, a (Potentially) Giant Leap for Insurance
3/15/16
By: Seth Kirby
In 1969 the United States successfully landed a manned spacecraft on the moon. Upon stepping on the lunar surface, Neil Armstrong commented on the momentous occasion by proclaiming that it represented a “giant leap for mankind.” It …
Final Rule Extends Optional Practical Training Period for STEM Students
3/15/16
By: Nina Maja Bergmar
On March 9, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule that extends the Optional Practical Training (OPT) period for so-called “STEM students”—students with degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and …
“Ban the Box” What Can You Ask Applicants About Criminal History?
3/11/16
By: Meaghan Petetti Londergan
There is a growing national trend to “ban the box” by removing any consideration of an applicant’s criminal history from the initial hiring process. “Ban the box” laws prohibit an employer from asking about an applicant’s …
Pre-Trial Ruling Gives SawStop an Edge Over Bosch
3/11/16
By: Daniel Nicholson
SawStop and Bosch continue to litigate over Bosch’s proposed 2016 release of Reaxx table saws, but SawStop received a favorable ruling from the U.S. International Trade Commission last month.
In 2015 SawStop filed a lawsuit against Bosch…
11th Circuit: Exclusionary Rule is Inapplicable to Malicious Prosecution Claims
3/8/16
By: Kevin Stone and Andy Treese
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently published an opinion in which it held that the exclusionary rule cannot be used against police officers in a civil suit.
In Black v. Wigington, 15-10848, 2016 …