The classification of independent contractors is garnering increased attention at both state and federal agencies and courts. This article outlines some general guidelines based on recent state and federal court decisions.
Analysis of two separate decisions of note.
In back-to-back decisions, the Ninth and Second circuits interpreted three different federal statutes '' the CFAA, the NSPA, EEA '' in ways that narrowed federal prosecutors'' ability to charge former employees for stealing proprietary information from their companies.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued two starkly different decisions in 2011 that together will shape (and, indeed, have already shaped) the analysis that courts must employ in determining whether to certify ERISA class actions.
Highlights and analysis of important cases.
In-depth analysis of major rulings.
In the 30 months following Chelsea 19, the case has been cited in no less than 22 Appellate Term and Civil Court decisions. This article surveys those decisions
Important news from neighboring states.
