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Landmark Texas Supreme Court Case Finds No “Direct Liability” for Franchisor Arising Out of Franchisee Employee’s Actions

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On May 2, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court reversed a Texas Court of Appeals’ decision that had affirmed a jury’s verdict finding a franchisor directly liable to the customer of a franchisee for actions undertaken by the...more

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Clorox forfeiture case goes forward

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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has decided not to dismiss a class action lawsuit against The Clorox Company and the employee benefits committee of The Clorox Company 401(k) Plan. The lawsuit...more

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The Battle for Supremacy: Federal Arbitration Act v. California Arbitration Act

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Since its enactment, California courts have universally established the California Code of Civil Procedure section 1281.97 et seq., which governs the timely payment of fees in arbitration, allows no room for error....more

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Hong Kong: Think twice before filing an employment claim directly to the High Court

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Under Hong Kong’s court rules, the Labour Tribunal has exclusive jurisdiction over claims for money damages arising from an employment contract or the Employment Ordinance. A recent decision highlights the pitfalls in...more

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Ontario, Canada Appeal Court Upholds Refusal to Impose Constructive Trust Over Proceeds of Sale of Property Owned by Defrauding...

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A recent Ontario Court of Appeal (OCA) decision demonstrates the process an employer may be expected to undertake to recover employee-stolen funds when the proceeds of the fraud are traced to the assets of a “stranger to the...more

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Disloyal Employees: Disgorgement Offers Employers Some Reprieve

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In many states, employees owe a duty of loyalty to their employer as long as they remain on the employer’s payroll. In other words, employees must generally act in the best interests of their employer—and not solely for their...more

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Ontario, Canada Court Reminds Employers that Improperly Drafted Restrictive Covenants are Unenforceable

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In Labrador Recycling Inc. v. Folino, 2021 ONSC 2195 (Labrador Recycling), Ontario’s Superior Court denied an employer’s motion for an urgent injunction to restrain its former employee from competing with it contrary to the...more

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Littler Global Guide - Sweden - Q3 2018

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Policy Requiring All Employees to Shake Hands Discriminated Based on Religious Belief - Precedential Decision by Judiciary or Regulatory Agency - During a job interview, a job seeker refused to shake the company...more

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