When the case is heard next term, the justices will consider whether employers must prove by a “preponderance of the evidence” or instead by “clear and convincing evidence” that one of FLSA’s listed exemptions precludes the lawsuit from going forward.
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Labor & Employment Law Firm Enters Buffalo, Serving 'Numerous Existing Clients' in Region
“The feeling is that there are plenty of clients that need to be serviced throughout New York state beyond New York City,” said Richard Braden, managing shareholder of Ogletree’s Buffalo office.
A Court Just Restored $8.5 Billion in Claims in This Massive Bankruptcy Case
Bondholders said the decision reinstating their claims restores the municipal market’s understanding of the proper functioning of special revenue bonds.
Second Federal Court Enjoins Enforcement of Biden Administration's New Title IX Rules
U.S. District Chief Judge Danny C. Reeves of the Eastern District of Kentucky issued the 93-page opinion Monday in the matter of State of Tennessee v. Cardona, holding that the department redefining “sex” to include gender identity wreaks havoc on Title IX and produces results that Congress could not have intended.
Temu Sued by SHEIN for Copyright Infringement, Separate Data Privacy Class Actions Continue in New York
SHEIN, an online retailer of discounted goods, sued various defendants associated with Temu, accusing the Chinese e-commerce platform of using the plaintiff’s photographs of apparel to sell it owns products.
The Real Impact of the Biden Era on M&A
“Changes in the merger review process has undoubtedly increased the cost and resource burden on merging parties,” write Elizabeth Suarez, Kaylynn Moss and Terry Calvani.
Randy Mastro's Attorney Supporters Fight Back Against Concerns Over Corp Counsel Role
A who’s who of lawyers have issued statements praising the King & Spalding partner, seeking to quell city council concerns.
Massachusetts Appeals Court Reinstates Customer's Discrimination Claims Against Dunkin' Donuts Franchise
The case law makes clear that the cook’s conduct need not be solely or even predominantly motivated by a purpose to serve the employer, the court said.
European Commission's Green Goals Hit Roadblock After Election Swing to the Right
The EU Commission’s green legislative agenda has stalled after right-wing parties made significant gains in the European Parliament elections.
Supreme Court Takes Up NVIDIA Stock-Drop Appeal
The legal question in the case deals with the pleading standard plaintiffs must meet under the 1995 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, which was enacted to deter frivolous securities lawsuits.