Clarifying Standard for Employer Conduct Under NLRA Section 8(a)(1) In a significant labor law decision with implications for union-related litigation, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against Starbucks. It reaffirmed that employee reactions do matter when evaluating alleged coercion under Section 8(a)(1) […]
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Courts Increasingly Recognize Contract and Warranty Claims Based on Privacy Policies As data privacy litigation evolves, businesses must be aware that privacy policies are no longer just aspirational statements but can form the basis for breach of contract and warranty claims. A recent analysis by Jackson Lewis P.C. highlights a growing trend in U.S. courts:
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In Valentine v. Verizon Wireless, LLC, 2025 WL 1742828 (10th Cir. June 2025), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a non-precedential decision affirming the district court’s resolution of a commercial employment-related dispute involving claims against Verizon Wireless. The appellate panel, determining that oral argument would not materially assist in resolving the
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You wouldn’t hire an electrician to install a sink or a carpenter to repair an air conditioner, yet oftentimes business owners involved in serious legal disputes look for guidance from attorneys with little or no experience handling the particular dispute they’re facing.
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Imagine working the better part of your adult life to build a business that will support you and family comfortably. Then imagine selling that business to a competitor so that you can fund your retirement dreams and your children’s education. All good, right? Maybe. But what if it isn’t? What if the lawyers you hired
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