The U.S. Senate recently passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (“ENDA”) (S. 815), a bill which would prohibit employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender...
In San Miguel Community Association v. State Farm General Insurance Company (2013) 220 Cal.App.4th 798), a third party's failure to seek compensatory damages against an insured rendered their dispute exempt from the insured’s liability policy as one...
Information travels at the speed of light in an era where everyone is connected through Internet, social media, text messages and smartphones. Yet legislation lags behind. Many cases of student harassment have emerged in recent months, demonstrating...
On November 21, 2013, Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released a Staff Discussion Draft containing tax reform proposals relating to several accounting-related provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. With a...
Whether you are operating a coal mine or looking to invest in Wind Energy, the utility and energy industries are always evolving. Polsinelli's Energy law practice is one of the leading practices of its kind in the Midwest. We have widespread...
Welcome to DLA Piper’s Pensions News publication in which we report on recent developments in pensions legislation, guidance and case law, as well as keeping you up to speed on what to look out for in the coming months. This edition brings you the...
A special (or “supplemental”) needs trust (SNT) allows one to enhance a family member’s quality of life without jeopardizing his or her eligibility for government benefits, such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income. This article takes a closer...
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (“ENDA”) is federal legislation that would prohibit employers from discriminating against potential or actual employees during hiring and employment based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Act...
"The Good Wife" took a turn for the confusing and complicated this week when it tackled the trendy issue of Internet service providers' liability for user-uploaded content. Here's a rundown of the legal issues Florrick & Agos took on in "Whack-a-Mole":......
On November 4, the United States Senate in a 61-30 vote moved to continue debate on the passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (“ENDA” or the “Act”). The ENDA seeks to ban workplace bias against individuals based on their sexual orientation...
