LJN Newsletters

  • Second Circuit Addresses Collective Scienter

    The Second Circuit recently issued an important decision in Teamsters Local 445 Freight Div. Pension Fund v. Dynex Capital Inc., which has significant implications for securities class action litigation and the continuing fallout from the crisis in the credit markets. The decision addressed the issue of collective scienter, or whether a corporation can commit securities fraud when none of its individual agents acted with fraudulent intent.

    September 26, 2008Edward J. Fuhr, Terence J. Rasmussen, and Steven M. Haas

  • Real Property Law

    Analysis of recent rulings.

    September 26, 2008ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Landlord & Tenant

    Commentary on the latest cases.

    September 26, 2008ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Verdicts

    Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.

    September 24, 2008ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Office Romances And 'Love Contracts'

    A consenting romantic or sexual relationship between two employees, and especially between a manager/supervisor and an employee, may lead to complications, difficulties and legal problems for all concerned ' the employees, the manager/supervisor and the company. Hence the "love contract."

    September 24, 2008Barbara Reeves Neal

  • Think Twice Before Reading Your Employees' Text Messages

    A recent decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has provided a loud wake-up call to employers who wish to monitor employee communications. In Quon v. Arch Wireless Operating Co, Inc. et al., the court held that the City of Ontario, CA, violated the state and federal constitutional privacy rights of its police officers when it reviewed their personal text messages.

    September 24, 2008Mark N. Reinharz

  • New York Strengthens Wage Laws

    Part One of this article discussed the changes in New York Labor Law (NYLL) pertaining to commissioned sales personnel. The conclusion herein addresses the other changes made by the law.

    September 24, 2008Elise M. Bloom, Fredric C. Leffler and Thomas A. McKinney

  • CA High Court Brightens Rule Against Non-Compete Pacts

    In a ruling long awaited by the employment law sector, the California Supreme Court effectively rejected the use of most non-competition agreements in California. This article is an analysis of the ruling.

    September 24, 2008Cheryl Miller

  • Perceived Mental Impairment in the Workplace

    Employers who take action because there are rumors that a certain employee is "crazy," "psycho" or "nuts" often find themselves the subject of an Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") lawsuit facing claims that they regarded the individual as mentally disabled. What's an employer to do?

    September 24, 2008Patricia Anderson Pryor