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A New Day Coming For Immigration Reform?
Editor: Would you first tell our readers something about your background in immigration law? Ruthizer: I have been practicing immigration law for more than 25 years, and I concentrate my practice in the field of business immigration law. In addition to practicing law, I also teach immigration...
Read MoreThe Eastern District Of Texas - No Longer The Venue Of Choice?
Editor: Mr. DeBari, please describe your practice for our readers. DeBari: Our firm's Intellectual Property group represents clients in all aspects of intellectual property law, including litigation, prosecution, counseling and transactional services. My practice in particular is focused...
Read MoreRestrictive Covenants Case Law Update
The downturn in the economy has created an increase in restrictive covenant litigation as employers seek to prevent competitors from gaining access to their confidential and proprietary information, clients and employees. We present below a summary of the principles and issues concerning non-...
Read MoreCredit Default Swap Regulation Overview
Introduction Much has been written lately regarding the role of derivatives, and specifically, credit default swaps (CDS) in the current market turmoil. Despite the legitimate credit risk transfer and hedging technology embodied in CDS, these products have been pilloried as a significant...
Read MoreDefending ADEA Disparate Impact Claims Just Got Tougher
The number of layoffs by employers has increased as the economy has weakened. In light of the creation of a large pool of potential plaintiffs, employers must take steps to guard against claims that their restructuring activities have had a disparate impact on a protected class, such as employees...
Read MoreInterracial Marriage Supports Title VII Association Claim
In a case of first impression, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that anti-discrimination laws may be violated when a white employee is fired for having a black spouse. In Holcomb v. Iona College , 521 F.3d 130 (2d Cir. 2008), the Second Circuit vacated and remanded a federal...
Read MoreIs The U.S. Immigration System Broken?
Editor: Immigration policies of the U.S. as compared with Great Britain and Canada have a different philosophy - other nations are motivated to encourage immigration based more on the contribution the new arrival can make to national economic and scientific growth whereas the U.S. has a different...
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