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Appeals Court Says Nurse Entitled to Jury trial for FMLA Claim
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, which includes Missouri in its jurisdiction, has ruled that a jury could conclude that a nurse satisfied the Family Medical Leave Act's notice requirement by providing notice of her need for medical leave "as soon as was...
Not Letting That Sales Lead Languish
I made an overture to a relative of mine in another state inquiring whether or not they knew someone who might be able to get us some information to access a fund in that state to relocate, or start a new, manufacturing plant in that state. I emailed my relative on...
Think Before You Act: Criminal Activity Affects More Than Just Your Criminal Record
As we know, criminal activity has consequences. What may not be understood is the collateral consequences of criminal activity. Besides the possibility of imprisonment, fine and the tarnish of a conviction, conviction can also jeopardize or derail your trade or...
“But For” Causation Test Improper Under MHRA Cases
In July 2008, Laura Thomas and Adaire Stewart (the “plaintiffs”) were discharged from their employment with McKeever’s Price Chopper (“McKeever’s”). At the time, both plaintiffs were over the age of forty. In August 2009, the plaintiffs filed separate suits against...