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SJC Rules Massachusetts Retail and Inside Salespersons Entitled to Overtime and Sunday Premium Pay

The SJC, Massachusetts’ highest court, issued its long awaited decision in Sullivan v. Sleepy’s LLC,  SJC-12542 on May 8, 2019. The case should be of concern to businesses which pay individuals fully or primarily by commission, especially in the retail context … Continue reading

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Supreme Court Says Inmate Is Entitled To His Spiritual Adviser In Execution Chamber

Late last night, the U.S. Supreme Court, by a 7-2 vote, ruled in favor of Buddhist prisoner Patrick Murphy who wanted his Buddhist spiritual adviser to be present in the execution chamber when his execution, scheduled for last night, was … Continue reading

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Ga. Court of Appeals Holds State Insolvency Pool Entitled to “Offset” Claims Using Other “Primary” Insurance Coverage

All Georgia employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. This provides medical and wage replacement benefits to employees who are injured in the course of their employment. For example, if you are in a car accident while driving a … Continue reading

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Cal App Finds Goodwill For Donuts: Shop Owner Entitled To Loss Of Goodwill Damages, Even Where It Has Not Mitigated The Entire Loss

Who among us doesn't possess a lot of goodwill for doughnuts? We know we sure do.  So when we think of "Los Angeles," what comes to mind: sunshine, beaches, Hollywood, and sprawl? No. What comes to mind are chili, hot … Continue reading

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22-Year-Old Daughter Not Entitled to Child Support

In a refreshing decision from the Alberta Court of Appeal, the father of an adult daughter, who dropped out of university, lived with her boyfriend, and then returned to her mother’s home and started back at college, was successful in … Continue reading

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