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Southeast Water Wars: Georgia Winning Over Alabama And Florida International Business Times This year, Sen. Sessions tried to use the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 to limit Atlanta’s ability to take water from two federal reservoirs
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About That Ruling On The Developable Area Of Jekyll…Your Move Legislature Peachpundit.com Last week we brought you news that Georgia’s Attorney General Sam Olens issued an opinion requested of him from the Jekyll Island Authority as they wor
“New Supreme Court Ruling: Who is a “Supervisor” in Harassment Cases?”
The U.S. Supreme Court issued Vance v. Ball State University on June 24, 2013, clarifying who is a “supervisor” in harassment cases brought under Title VII. As explained below, an employer may be strictly liable for the actions of a “s
“Price is Right” Appearance Leads to Workers’ Compensation Fraud Conviction
Come on down! You just committed workers’ compensation fraud for being on the Price is Right! A news story emerged out of Greenville, North Carolina this month about a postal worker who was convicted of workers’ compensation fraud in a claim
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Tapped Out Boston Magazine When a prolonged drought threatened its future, the financially strapped city of Brockton invested millions in a state-of-the-art facility that would turn saltwater fresh—and save the city in the process. That was th
North Carolina is the Latest State to Propose Barring Employers from Accessing Employee Social Media Accounts . . . and Why These Laws Can be Troublesome for Business
The North Carolina House recently passed the Job and Education Privacy Act (House Bill 846), which would prohibit employers from requesting that an employee or job applicant grant access to their personal electronic account or social networ
North Carolina is the Latest State to Propose Barring Employers from Accessing Employee Social Media Accounts . . . and Why These Laws Can be Troublesome for Business
The North Carolina House recently passed the Job and Education Privacy Act (House Bill 846), which would prohibit employers from requesting that an employee or job applicant grant access to their personal electronic account or social net
Addressing Suspicions of Malingering
Many times situations arise in cases that create a suspicion of symptom magnification or malingering. When this issue is present, there are concerns that the claimant may be exaggerating pain behaviors for financial incentive or to avoid
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2013 VERIZON DATA BREACH INVESTIGATION REPORT
The 2013 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report is now available. As in past years, the Report provides useful information regarding trends in data breaches, and tips for protecting your company. The following are highlights from the Repor