administrative

New Blog for RSI

July 30, 2010 19:53

I am happy to welcome Susan Yates and RSI to the ADR blogosphere.  Their new court-connected blog is outlined below in a message from Susan: I am excited to announce Resolution Systems Institute’s new blog, Just Court ADR. The blog is written by two RSI colleagues and myself, and highlights im...

Second Circuit Reinstates Wage & Hour Claims by Pharmaceutical Reps

Daniel Schwartz
July 07, 2010 01:40

Earlier today, the Second Circuit vacated a lower federal court decision that had dismissed a class action lawsuit by 2500 pharmaceutical representatives who claimed that they were improperly classified as exempt from overtime.  The decision paves the way for the class action to continue, and...

US Department of Labor Clarifies Definiton of "Son or Daughter" Under FMLA, Affording Rights to Gay Parents

Daniel Schwartz
June 22, 2010 20:42

The United States Department of Labor late today issued a new interpretation of what a "son or daughter" is under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to make it clear that an "employee who assumes the role of caring for a child receives parental rights to family leave...

US Department of Labor Clarifies Definition of "Son or Daughter" Under FMLA, Affording Rights to Gay Parents

Daniel Schwartz
June 22, 2010 20:42

The United States Department of Labor late today issued a new interpretation of what a "son or daughter" is under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to make it clear that an "employee who assumes the role of caring for a child receives parental rights to family leave...

Department of Justice Targets Gulf Oil Spill Disaster and British Petroleum

June 02, 2010 13:20

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder informed the media yesterday that the federal government has opened criminal and civil investigations into the 44 day-old oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, as reported in the L.A. Daily News and elsewhere. Last month, U.S. President Barack Obama appointed...