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Must Employers Provide Accommodations for Pregnant Employees?

White Paper
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc., employers have a little more clarity on whether they must make accommodations for a pregnant worker.

Texas Supreme Court: Failure to Wear Seatbelt is Admissible When Apportioning Fault

NEWS
The Texas Supreme Court overturned more than 40 years of precedent and unanimously reversed the Court’s long-standing prohibition on evidence concerning a claimant’s failure to use a seatbelt, says Matt Perkins of Perkins & Associates of Shreveport.

Louisiana Court Rules in Failure-to-Pay Settlement Case

A Louisiana court ahs ruled in a case on an insurer’s failure to pay a settlement, finding the party need not prove the insurer was “arbitrary, capricious, or without probable cause” in failing to pay.

Forced Arbitration Pervades Contractual Agreements, Binding Consumers

Article
The words “forced arbitration” might not appear in a contract and instead are referred to by the term “dispute-resolution mechanism.”

What Led to the Largest Single-Plaintiff Employment Award?

White Paper
DLA Piper has posted a paper about a $185 million punitive damages award won by a plaintiff in a pregnancy discrimination suit.

Strategies for Securing and Collecting Judgments

On-Demand
Winstead presents a complimentary on-demand webinar discussing the pros and cons of pre-judgment and post-judgment remedies.

Standing Without Injury? ‘No-Injury’ Class Actions

On-Demand
The Washington Legal Foundation has posted a free on-demand webinar discussing the Spokeo case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court and the issue of “no-injury” class actions.

Why Shooting Victims Can’t Win Lawsuits Against Gunmakers

NEWS
The latest attempt to sue a gunmaker for firearm mayhem is under way in Connecticut.

Dispute Resolution: Working Together Toward Conflict Resolution

White Paper
Harvard’s Program on Dispute Resolution offers a free white paper offering advice on understanding how relationships can help in negotiations.

Sony Hack: First Lawsuit Filed Against Company by Ex-Employees

NEWS
Some former employees of Sony Pictures Entertainment have filed a suit forcing the company to defend the security measures it took in advance of the hack.

Google Settlement Could Avoid Costly Legal Precedent

NEWS
Google has avoided a potentially costly legal precedent by settling out of court with a former Morgan Stanley banker in an online abuse case due to be heard in Britain’s High Court Nov. 24.

Five Steps To Protect High-Net-Worth Clients from High-Stakes Lawsuits

On-Demand
Financial Advisor and Ace Private Risk Services present a complimentary webinar designed to help high net worth families protect their assets from personal liability lawsuits, which can take years to litigate and result in awards and settlements well in excess of $10 million.