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Wider impact from Valdez punitives ruling? The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to drastically slash from $2.5 billion to $500 million a punitive damages award against Exxon over the 1989 Valdez oil spill has lawyers assessing whether the ruling will affect punitive damage awards beyond maritime cases. Click here to read the full Midwest In-House story.
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Employers brace for genetics privacy law A recently enacted federal law will force employers and health carriers to protect genetic privacy and prevent discrimination based on genetic information. Click here to read the full Midwest In-House story.
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"Impact of the KSR Decision"
"Impact of Qualcomm v. Broadcom"
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Association’ bias and retaliation cases increasing Employees are increasingly pressing “association” retaliation and discrimination claims around the country. Click here to read the full Midwest In-House story.
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Retaliation decisions surprise to many After several pro-employer decisions last term – including a controversial ruling that prompted lawmakers to draft legislation to overturn it – the U.S. Supreme Court recently expanded the right of employees to sue for retaliation under two federal statutes. Click here to read the full Midwest In-House story.
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The current dark state of leveraged finance Not too long ago, leveraged finance in the realm of mergers and acquisitions was seeing heady days. But things turned south pretty quickly. What happened? The author examines the current dark state of leveraged finance. Click here to read the full Midwest In-House story.
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Downward departure The author explains how and when a court can compel prosecutors to ask for lighter sentences. Click here to read the full Midwest In-House story.
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