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Take 5 Newsletter: Sick Leave, Domestic Violence, "Bring Your Gun to Work," Personnel Files, Ban the Box

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

State and city legislatures throughout the country have been busy recently—passing a variety of laws affecting private employers. From sick leave to the right to bring guns to work, these laws will affect the way that employers do business from city...

OSHA Proposes Publishing Worker Injury Data

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

OSHA has announced a proposed rule which will require establishments with 20 or more employees in certain industries with high injury and illness rates, to electronically submit their summary of work-related injuries and illnesses to OSHA every year....

Agreements for Sale of Portions of Parcels may be Invalid

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

A recent decision by the California First District Court of Appeal serves as a useful reminder of the importance of properly documenting any agreement to sell a portion of a legal parcel....
By: Hopkins & Carley

Court of Appeal finds against banks in allowing amendments to pleadings based on LIBOR manipulations

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

On 8 November 2013, the Court of Appeal handed down its much anticipated judgment in two related appeals, Graiseley Properties Limited and others -v- Barclays Bank Plc and Deutsche Bank and others -v- Unitech Global Limited and Unitech Limited [2013]...

5 Things You Shouldn't Include in Your Will

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

Having a will and other estate plans are essential to ensuring your assets pass on to their intended recipients when you pass on. However, there are certain provisions that don't belong in your will, as they simply can't be enforced under the law. Here are five of the most common......

Airline merger deal OK’d by Justice Department

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

The U.S. Justice Department has approved a settlement that would allow the merger of American Airlines and U.S. Airways.

Mom accused of hiring strippers for son’s birthday will take plea deal, her lawyer says

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

A New York mom is expected to take a plea deal to resolve charges of child endangerment for hiring exotic dancers to appear at her 16-year-old son’s birthday party.

A pyramid collapse for law schools? Most are losing money this year, law prof says

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

Most law schools are operating at a deficit this year as they grapple with lower enrollment and try to lure more students with tuition discounts, concludes a law professor who studied the numbers. Just how many law schools are losing money?

Nurse was ‘worked to death,’ suit contends

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

An Ohio nurse who died in a car accident after working a 12-hour shift was “worked to death,” according to a suit filed by her husband.

What happened to these ‘Great Expectations’ women lawyers?

By EsqSocial Corporation 13/11/13

Twelve years ago, 21 mostly newbie female lawyers at Debevoise & Plimpton talked to the New York Times magazine about their hopes for the future and possible obstacles ahead.

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