Law

  • The University of Chicago must recognize the collective-bargaining rights of students employed at the school’s libraries, despite the university’s contention that federal labor law doesn’t give the students the right to unionize, the National Labor Relations Board ruled Tuesday… Read this piece in its entirety at Law360.  

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  • Valero Marketing and Supply Co. won’t face a class action by gas station customers after a California federal judge found it would be too complex to sort out which debit card-using customers had swiped their plastic thinking they would receive a discounted cash price… Read this piece in its entirety at Law360.

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  • Body Glove and its private equity owner, Marquee Brands LLC, didn’t harm the Asia licensee of the watersports company despite engaging in hardball business tactics during a dispute over licensing rights in the world’s most populous region, a California federal jury has determined… Read this piece in its entirety at Law360.

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  • Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America can’t sue an insulation company on behalf of developers covered by the insurer because the development companies had their corporate rights revoked after missing tax payments, a California state appeals court ruled Friday… Read this piece in its entirety at Law360.

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  • A committee tasked with advising California judicial officials on ethical issues published a draft opinion on disclosure requirements for trial court judges who receive political contributions, seeking public feedback on the guidance before the board publishes a final version… Read this piece in its entirety at Law360.

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