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Supreme Court Won't Revisit Religious Accommodation Standard - For Now
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits religious discrimination in the workplace. This means employers must make reasonable accommodations for employees...
Walden v. Fiore: SCOTUS Reviews Limitless Personal Jurisdiction
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
We've heard of long-arm jurisdiction, but this case puts both Wilt Chamberlain's wingspan and Stretch Armstrong to shame. Gina Fiore and Keith Gipson are...
2nd Circuit Upholds NYC Graffiti Landmark as Protected Art
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Graffiti from New York City artist Jonathan Cohen and others were protected works under federal law, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals has held. In a...
New Guidance on Cert-Stage Briefs and Replies
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
While few attorneys argue before the U.S. Supreme Court regularly, SCOTUS does receive over 8,000 petitions per year. The number of amicus briefs submitted to...
Job-Induced Stress Migraine Not Covered Under ADA
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
A migraine creates an intense, throbbing pain that can be debilitating. An employee suffering from a migraine may have their job performance affected or be...
Board of Immigration Appeals Surprised to Discover That It Can't Just Ignore a Federal Appellate Court
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
In a case that must be considered a sign of the times, an exasperated Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals panel recently vacated a decision by the Board of...
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