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Calif. Lawmakers Pass Pension Reform Measures

Capping off the end of California’s legislative session, state lawmakers on Friday approved an expansive pension reform package that seeks to increase the retirement age, cut pension benefits for new public workers and curb abuses that have allowed for

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 4:57 PM by Law360: Employment

DOL Nixes Ex-Sprint Atty's Sarbanes-Oxley Claims

The U.S. Department of Labor’s administrative review board has dismissed two Sarbanes-Oxley Act whistleblower complaints against Sprint Nextel Corp. brought by a former in-house lawyer, according to a decision released Friday, saying he can pursue the

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 2:33 PM by Law360: Employment

AT&T's $3M OT Suit Settlement Sunk By Flawed Claims Release

A California federal judge on Thursday shot down a proposed $3.1 million settlement to resolve allegations by a putative class of employees that AT&T Inc. improperly denied them overtime, citing problems with a provision barring class members from bringing

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 2:33 PM by Law360: Employment

Miss. High Court Won't Rehear $15M Asbestos Verdict Reversal

The Mississippi Supreme Court on Friday denied a rehearing request from a former drilling rig worker seeking to hold ConocoPhillips Corp. and Chevron Corp. liable for his asbestos exposure, upholding a June ruling that reversed and remanded a $15.2 million

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 2:23 PM by Law360: Employment

Miss. High Court Won't Rehear $15M Asbestos Verdict Reversal

The Mississippi Supreme Court on Friday denied a rehearing request from a former drilling rig worker seeking to hold ConocoPhillips Corp. and Chevron Corp. liable for his asbestos exposure, upholding a June ruling that reversed and remanded a $15.2 million

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 2:23 PM by Law360: Employment

With New Rules In Limbo, OFCCP Ramps Up Vet Hiring Push

In lieu of new veterans hiring rules that have stalled during an ambitious regulatory push in the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the government is leaning on audits and more aggressive interpretations of current regulations to support

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 2:11 PM by Law360: Employment

2 Firms Can't Be Beat For Employment Work: In-House Attys

When asked who they would turn to for help handling labor and employment disputes, corporate counsel pointed to two firms that stood apart from the rest, a new study says.

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 2:06 PM by Law360: Employment

Ex-Bandleader Claims Hiring Bias By Glenn Miller Orchestra

A former leader of the storied Glenn Miller Orchestra sued the orchestra production company Thursday in New York, claiming he was fired despite being on contract after he hired black and Hispanic staff and disrupted the band's “white bread” look.

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 1:50 PM by Law360: Employment

Cos. To Pull Purse Strings On Employment Legal Spending

After a bump in spending thanks to recent court decisions and new priorities in Washington, companies are projected to dish out less to litigate labor and employment disputes in the coming year, a new survey of corporate counsel says.

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 1:36 PM by Law360: Employment

4 Firms Feared Most By In-House Counsel

When dealing with high-stakes litigation, there are four top-notch firms that in-house counsel dread seeing on the other side of the courtroom, according to a new survey of corporate counsel.

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 1:32 PM by Law360: Employment

4 Firms Feared Most By In-House Counsel

When dealing with high-stakes litigation, there are four top-notch firms that in-house counsel dread seeing on the other side of the courtroom, according to a new survey of corporate counsel.

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 1:32 PM by Law360: Employment

Aramark Sued By Ex-Sales Rep Over Pay Practices

A former sales representative has accused Aramark Uniform and Career Apparel LLC of failing to provide proper overtime pay, rest and meal breaks, according to a proposed class action recently removed to California federal court.

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 1:25 PM by Law360: Employment

Researchers Fire Back At University In IP, Contract Fight

Two cancer researchers countered their ex-employer Thomas Jefferson University's intellectual property case against the pair in a new lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania court Thursday, saying the school breached their contracts by firing them after they accepted

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 1:23 PM by Law360: Employment

NFL, Riddell Say Players' Labor Pact Nixes Concussion Claims

The NFL and Riddell Inc. on Thursday argued for the dismissal of a multidistrict litigation filed by former NFL players in Pennsylvania over the companies' handling of head injuries, saying the claims are preempted by collective bargaining agreements

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 1:08 PM by Law360: Employment

DOJ Hits For-Profit School With FCA Suit Over Job Stats

The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday hit for-profit school chain ATI Enterprises Inc. with a False Claims Act lawsuit, claiming the company intentionally released inflated job placement statistics to maintain its eligibility for federal financial

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 12:35 PM by Law360: Employment

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Calif. Lawmakers Pass Pension Reform Measures

DOL Nixes Ex-Sprint Atty's Sarbanes-Oxley Claims

AT&T's $3M OT Suit Settlement Sunk By Flawed Claims Release

Miss. High Court Won't Rehear $15M Asbestos Verdict Reversal

Miss. High Court Won't Rehear $15M Asbestos Verdict Reversal

With New Rules In Limbo, OFCCP Ramps Up Vet Hiring Push

2 Firms Can't Be Beat For Employment Work: In-House Attys

Ex-Bandleader Claims Hiring Bias By Glenn Miller Orchestra

Cos. To Pull Purse Strings On Employment Legal Spending

4 Firms Feared Most By In-House Counsel

4 Firms Feared Most By In-House Counsel

Aramark Sued By Ex-Sales Rep Over Pay Practices

Researchers Fire Back At University In IP, Contract Fight

NFL, Riddell Say Players' Labor Pact Nixes Concussion Claims

DOJ Hits For-Profit School With FCA Suit Over Job Stats