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Wrongful Termination Claims: Legal Trends and Employer Defenses
Employment relationships occasionally end in disputes over whether a termination was lawful. Employees may allege that they were discharged for discriminatory, retaliatory, or otherwise unlawful
Beyond the Driver: Holding Freight Brokers Accountable After Truck Crashes
When a commercial truck accident occurs, attention often focuses on the driver and the motor carrier operating the vehicle. However, transportation litigation may involve additional
Employee Handbook Policies That Lead to Litigation
An employee handbook serves as one of the most important documents governing the employment relationship. It communicates workplace expectations, outlines company policies, and helps establish
Independent Contractor Agreements: Compliance and Litigation Risks
Businesses across many industries rely on independent contractors to provide specialized services, increase operational flexibility, and manage project-based work. While independent contractor relationships can offer
Wage and Hour Class Actions in California: Defense Strategies for Businesses
California employers operate under some of the nation’s most comprehensive wage and hour laws. Allegations involving unpaid overtime, meal and rest break violations, employee misclassification,
Conflicts of Interest in Corporate Transactions: Legal Implications
Conflicts of interest are among the most common sources of corporate litigation. Directors, officers, and controlling shareholders are often required to make decisions that affect
Workplace Retaliation Claims: Legal Risks for Employers
Workplace retaliation claims have become one of the most frequently litigated employment issues facing businesses. Employees who report discrimination, harassment, wage violations, safety concerns, or
The Circuit Split Is Resolved: Broker Negligent-Hiring Claims Survive
For years, courts across the United States disagreed on whether federal transportation law prevented injured parties from bringing negligent-hiring claims against freight brokers following serious
Executive Compensation Disputes: Legal Risks and Governance Issues
Executive compensation is one of the most closely scrutinized aspects of corporate governance. Decisions regarding salaries, bonuses, equity awards, deferred compensation, severance packages, and incentive
Shareholder Inspection Rights: Access to Corporate Records Disputes
Transparency plays an important role in corporate governance, particularly in closely held corporations where shareholders often have limited visibility into day-to-day operations. Shareholders may seek
