Archiv des Autors: NIETZER . Rechtsanwälte
Most Ridiculous Lawsuits: Long Island cop’s mistress suing Nassau County over affair
She had an affair with a cop — and now she wants taxpayers to foot the bill. The mistress of a married Nassau County cop — who enjoyed more than 100 nights with him while he was on duty — … Weiterlesen
Maple v. Knauf Insulation GmbH
On Septemeber 15, 2011, an Indiana United States District Court found that a reasonable jury could find that employee, a 63-year old employee at Knauf GmbH (“Knauf”), a German company, was terminated because of his age and his claims under … Weiterlesen
Most ridiculous Lawsuits: Kellogg class-action settlement rejected by federal appeals court
The pact, involving allegations that Kellogg made false health claims about Frosted Mini-Wheats, was rejected because a three-judge panel said lawyers‘ fees were too high. © By Maura Dolan, Los Angeles Times A federal appeals court Friday rejected a class-action … Weiterlesen
Future Industries of America, Inc. v. Advanced UV Light GmbH
On October 18, 2011, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeal for Second District in upheld a forum selection clause granting jurisdiction to a German court, as well as a choice of law clause dictating that the contract should be governed … Weiterlesen
FBI Expands Right to Use Anti-Piracy Warning Seal
Die Nutzung dieses Siegels alleine kann schon eine abschreckende Wirkung haben, es steht der Gebrauch frei. Mehr zum Warum und Wie hier. In 2003, the FBI created its Anti-Piracy Warning Seal Program to assist in deterring illegal copying and distribution … Weiterlesen
Most Ridiculous Lawsuits: ACLU Files ‘Right to Read’ Lawsuit in Michigan
By Sam Favate In what could be a groundbreaking action with national implications, the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a “right to read” lawsuit in Michigan, charging that the state and its agencies that oversee public education have failed … Weiterlesen
Garrard v. Pirelli Tire LLC
On June 20, 2012, a United States District Court in Illinios denied defendant, a German based company, Pirelli Deutschland GMBH’s („Pirelli DG“), motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction in a products liability case stemming from a motorcycle accident … Weiterlesen
Fire in the Hole!
In 2008, Anne Danaher sued Karen Kenney, alleging that Kenney negligently injured her during an ear candling. Danaher also sued Wild Oats Markets, alleging that the ear candle it had sold her was defective. I guess I should stop for … Weiterlesen
Social Media und US-Arbeitsrecht
Nutzung von Social Media in den USA am Arbeitsplatz, mehr hierzu: social media newsletter
Most Ridiculous Lawsuits: Lakota man sues Rapid City Regional Hospital over surgical scars
Vern Traversie, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, claims in a YouTube video that he discovered three scars on his stomach shaped like the letter K. Three Ks is a common abbreviation for the Ku Klux Klan. SIOUX … Weiterlesen
