Law Students

Religious Accommodation Cannot Require Excessive Absenteeism From Work
Howard Bashman of How Appealing brings word of an interesting religious discrimination case decided recently by the Fourth Circuit: A unanimous three-judge panel of the U...

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit holds that the Fourth Amendment requires reasonable suspicion to justify a border search of a passenger cabin aboard a cruise liner arriving in the United States from a foreign port
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit holds that the Fourth Amendment requires reasonable suspicion to justify a border search of a passenger cabin aboard a cruise liner arriving in the United States from a foreign port: You can access today's ruling at this link.

Workplace Accommodation of Religion "Not an Area for Absolutes"
The 4th Circuit US Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Firestone company yesterday in a case brought by the EEOC claiming religious discrimination...

U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, holds employee of the county not covered by the Labor Management Relations Act
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, holds employee of the county not covered by the Labor Management Relations ActVeatch v Allegheny County Bureau of Correction and SEIV, CA Third Circuit, 07-3005, Decided May 23, 2008 Alleging violations of the Labor Management Relations Act [LMRA], Regis Veatch sued his former employer, the Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections, following his termination for misconduct...

Fourth Circuit "Logjam":
The June ABA Journal cover story focuses on the confirmation "logjam" that has left four vacancies on the U...

Michigan Appellate Court Holds State Recognizes Ministerial Exception
In Weishuhn v. Diocese of Lansing, (MI Ct. App., May 22, 2008), a Michigan state court of appeals held that the "ministerial exception" exists under Michigan law to bar discrimination claims under the state's Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act...

Sex Offender Lists
Registries by State and County

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Career Choices
Descriptions of law enforcement occupations

Unlawful Retaliation for Sexual Harassment Claim
Title VII retaliatory discharge retaliation requires proof of participation in protected activities

Missing Children
Databases and organizations

Work Visas
Types of work permits

Temporary Work Visas
Differences Between H-1B, J-1, E-1, E-2, L-1, and R-1 Work Visas

Did I harass someone?
Oh, yes. This can be taken in as so many things, especially since you had testif...

Can I sue my employer for creating a hostile work environment and lying about my work performance to get me to quit?
How does the owner of the business feel about all of this? I suggest that you tr...

How can i sue for a straw purchase?
Anyone can co-sign. A straw purchase would be if you has someone buy the car for...

Can the so-called proprety manager enter my duplex without permission?
The manager (sister of owner) has NO right to be in the apartment unless there w...

How can I get my parents away from my bulling brother?
First of all, if you are paying your lawyer, you should not be on the back burne...

Personal Injury
Appeals Court Upholds Congressional Legislation

Religious Decorations
Oklahoma City to pay attorney fees in religious freedom violations lawsuit.

Specialty Lamp International
Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers

Wrongful Termination
alleging unjust termination of job.

Apeks Scuba Diving Regulator
Recalled Due To Missing Part

Transdermal Drug Patches
Risk of Burns Missing From Some Labeling