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May an Employer Terminate a Disabled Employee for Excessive Absenteeism?
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit recently upheld a trial court decision in favor of JetBlue concerning the termination of a disabled employee due to her excessive absenteeism. Miceli v. JetBlue Airways Corp., No. 18-1345 (January 28, 2019).
Managing Automotive Blog
Car Dealers Will Need to Start Posting “No Vacancy” Signs
Aaron H. Jacoby
What does one do with a surplus of cars?
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Group Purchasing Sector Promoting Innovation, Diversity and Eco-Friendly Products
Philip S. English*, Byron Dorgan*
WASHINGTON, DC (January 31, 2019) – The Healthcare Group Purchasing Industry Initiative (HGPII)’s 2019 Annual Public Accountability Report found that the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) sector continues to excel at meeting the highest ethical standards and business practices that promote growth,
International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Blog
The European Union and Bilateral Investment Treaties – Continuing Fallout
Timothy J. Feighery
January 2019 has been a busy month for the continuing fall-out concerning the ECJ’s March 2018 judgment in the Achmea v. Slovak Republic case.
Investigations Blog
Friday Enforcement Wrap: Deputy Associate Attorney General Delivers Remarks at Annual False Claims Act Conference
D. Jacques Smith, Stephanie Trunk, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel
Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries
Managing Automotive Blog
Geely’s latest global move
Aaron H. Jacoby
The latest hire by Geely Automobile Holdings illustrates that the privately held Chinese company is intent on becoming a key player in the global automotive marketplace.
Alerts
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Expands Definition of “Adverse Employment Action”
On January 29, 2019, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court expanded the circumstances under which an employer may be liable for discrimination due to an adverse action against an employee. Warren Yee v. Massachusetts State Police, SJC-12485 (Jan. 29, 2019).
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ICE Worksite Raid: Employer Rights and Responsibilities
Berin S. Romagnolo
When it comes to immigration worksite visits, preparation is critical. Unannounced worksite visits are on the rise, and employers should be prepared.
Managing Automotive Blog
Apple Engineer Takes a Page From Colleagues Textbook and Is Accused Of Stealing Self-Driving Car IP
Aaron H. Jacoby
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
Alerts
Guess Blocked from Influencing Pricing as Part of Geo-Blocking Scheme
Anthony V. Lupo
Guess was recently tagged by the European Commission for engaging in “geo-blocking,” a practice by which consumers are restricted from accessing certain Internet content based upon geographical location.
Aerial view of water and dock covered in shipping containers
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OFAC Sanctions Venezuela State-owned Oil Giant PDVSA
Kay C. Georgi
With the escalating political turmoil in Venezuela over the past few weeks, the Trump Administration responded – at least in part – with the imposition of additional sanctions.
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Back to the Future: NLRB Restores More Limited Definition of Protected Concerted Activity
Michael L. Stevens
Alstate Maintenance, LLC, 367 NLRB No. 68 (January 11, 2019).
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Money is on the Line in Billions Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
Anthony V. Lupo, Amy (Salomon) McFarland, Matthew R. Mills, Megan A. Rzonca
The popular television series Billions is the subject of a recently-filed lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Managing Automotive Blog
Autonomous Cars and Drones Navigate the Compliance Seas
Aaron H. Jacoby
What do autonomous cars and drones have in common?
Managing Automotive Blog
Volvo Ventures to Sweden to Test Self-Driving Cars
Aaron H. Jacoby
When friendships pay off.
Investigations Blog
Friday Enforcement Wrap: Government Shutdown Watch
D. Jacques Smith, Stephanie Trunk, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel
Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries
The Fine Print
Behind the Screens: More than 200 Companies Call for National Privacy Law
Eva J. Pulliam
Headlines that matter for privacy and data security.
Alerts
Legacy Vulcan Files NAFTA Claim Against Mexico
Also on January 3, 2019, ICSID registered an investment claim by US company Legacy Vulcan against Mexico brought under NAFTA’s chapter 11.
Environmental Law Advisor
Migratory Bird Treaty Act Uncertainty Continues for Energy and Infrastructure Developers
Amy Antoniolli
Permitting issues—including federal wildlife permits—are common hurdles for the renewable energy sector.
Managing Automotive Blog
Reality Bites for Apple’s Project Titan
Aaron H. Jacoby
Is the mighty Titan falling?
Alerts
Interstate Motor Carriers Suffer Setback in Supreme Court
Federal Courts lack authority under the Federal Arbitration Act to compel certain transportation workers to arbitrate employment related claims.
Managing Automotive Blog
Germany Racing Down the Autobahn with Autonomous Driving
Aaron H. Jacoby
Let’s cross the finish line together!
International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Blog
German Company Files Investment Claim Against Morocco
ICSID registered a new investment claim on January 3, 2019 against the Kingdom of Morocco under the Germany-Morocco Bilateral Investment Treaty.
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Eighth Circuit Strikes Down Cross-Plan Offsetting
Caroline Turner English, Rebecca W. Foreman
In a long-awaited opinion, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals struck a blow to UnitedHealth Group. Inc.’s (“United”) sweeping overpayment recovery scheme.
Managing Automotive Blog
Robot Car Factory To Create Jobs for …. PEOPLE
Aaron H. Jacoby
And they say robots are taking all the human jobs …