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Employment Litigation Roundup: May 2025

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Fifth Circuit holds six-month delay in ADA accommodation request was unreasonable - The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Strife v. Aldine Independent School District partially reversed the lower court’s dismissal of an...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

American Law Institute Endorses Novel Vicarious Liability Tort for Employee Sexual Assaults

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In a controversial decision, the American Law Institute (ALI) approved a novel “Special Rule on Vicarious Liability for Sexual Assault” that endorses a new strict liability tort claim against employers for certain sexual...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

Employers: How to Navigate Four Common Conflicts to Minimize Litigation Risks

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After more than three decades providing employers legal counsel and litigation representation, I’ve seen (and helped prevent) a great deal of conflict at the workplace. What’s important for every employer to keep in mind is...more

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Class Action Alert: “Conflict of Interest” Policies Are the Newest Trend for Class Action Lawsuits Against Employers in Washington...

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Following a recent Washington Supreme Court decision, plaintiffs’ attorneys in Washington are targeting a new type of class action claim against employers: alleged violations of Washington’s noncompetition statute based on...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

North Carolina Business Court Decision on Noncompetes and Trade Secrets Has Implications for Employers

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Earlier this month, the North Carolina Business Court addressed important issues surrounding noncompete and nondisclosure agreements, providing valuable insights for employers navigating these complex areas of employment law....more

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Timeline: What Happens After Breaking a Non-Compete Agreement in Texas

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Responding to a Non-Compete Violation - When an employer discovers a potential non-compete violation, they generally react within 1-4 weeks, though this can be shorter if the violation poses an immediate competitive threat....more

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Injunction Junction: Judicial Challenges to New Employment Rules

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April 2024 saw a whirlwind of activity on the employment front as executive federal agencies issued a wave of new rules. On April 15, 2024, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced its final rule...more

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