Archiv der Kategorie: Allgemein
The High Costs of Non-Compliance!
Ed Note-we continue our series of guest posts by Mary Jones. Today, Mary explores the high cost of non-compliance. On November 13, 1923 a special committee was formed to determine whether Germany would be required to pay for the substantial … Weiterlesen
Most ridiculous lawsuits: Ex-con sues school district that won’t hire him
There was a time, not that long ago, when teachers and other school personnel were expected to lead exemplary lives — not only because the physical and moral safety of the students on hand was of paramount concern, but also … Weiterlesen
The Red Scare: Knowledge and the Importance of Due Diligence
Ed. Note-we continue our series of guest posts from our colleague Mary Shaddock Jones, who today looks at the importance of due diligence. At midnight on November 9, 1989, East Germany’s rulers gave permission for the Berlin Wall, separating East … Weiterlesen
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST EBAY OVER AGREEMENT NOT TO HIRE INTUIT EMPLOYEES
Interessantes Verfahren betreff der Frage, wann sind Vereinbarungen zwischen Gesellschaften zulässig, wonach sich beide Firmen verpflichten, keine Mitarbeiter des jeweils anderen einzustellen. November 2012, WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today against eBay Inc., alleging … Weiterlesen
Most ridiculous lawsuits: Calif. man shot in face by alleged burglar sued for shooting back
A California man retaliated after an alleged burglar shot him in the head — and got sued for it. Samuel Cutrufelli, 31, allegedly broke into 90-year-old Jay Leone’s house and shot him in the jaw. Leone fired back at Cutrufelli, … Weiterlesen
NIETZER & HÄUSLER Ranking (in English + Chinese)
The reknown publishing house JUVE (similar to Martindale-Hubbell) emphasized in its annual edition of German Business Law Firms 2012/2013, released 11/20/2012, the international focus of NIETZER & HÄUSLER, especially the US focus (besides its China focus since 2011) like in … Weiterlesen
Wettbewerbsverbote im US-Recht
Das Thema Wettbewerbsverbot im Rahmen von Arbeitsverträgen und Unternehmenskäufen ist auch in den USA von wesentlicher Bedeutung. Hier (Summary and Lesson to be learned) eine diese Themen zusammenfassende hilfreiche Entscheidung eines kalifornischen Gerichtes [California Court Strikes Down Post-Employment Non-Compete Agreement, … Weiterlesen
Most ridiculous lawsuits: Girl chased at haunted house with chainsaw sues Alton, American Legion
A girl who was allegedly chased a year ago through an Alton haunted house with a loud motor driven chainsaw is suing the American Legion Post 126 and the City of Alton. The girl’s father, Terry Gansz, claims the haunted house … Weiterlesen
Wal-Mart Cover Up- Would a Hot-Line Have Helped?
Ed. Note-we continue our series of guest posts from our colleague Mary Shaddock Jones, who today draws some lessons from the Wal-Mart matter. On November 8, 2006 Wal-Mart entered the Canadian Market opening three supercenters in Ancaster, London and Stouffville … Weiterlesen
Most ridiculous lawsuits: How lawsuit against Classmates.com ended in paltry $3.93 payouts
Attorneys got paid $800,000; judge on the case sees the injustice. Nearly 700,000 people received e-mails yesterday notifying them of a payment available to them through PayPal. Good news, but just barely: the payment was for $3.93, just about enough … Weiterlesen