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Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Executive Raises Question Of Defamation Of Defendants
Over the last few weeks, a lawsuit brought by a former JPMorgan Chase banker alleging sexual harassment and assault against the bank and a senior executive within its leveraged finance division has made headlines. The salacious complaint alleges that the executive subjected the plaintiff to sexual harassment, sexual assault, and retaliation during his employment. It also alleges that the bank defamed the plaintiff when it made derogatory claims about him to others in the financial services industry post-employment.
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Reavis Page Jump LLP
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Best Lawyers In America Names 53 Attorneys
Nyemaster Goode celebrates unprecedented recognition as fifty attorneys earn spots in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 edition—more than any other Iowa firm—with six partners receiving prestigious "Lawyer of the Year" honors in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. The firm's dominance spans multiple practice areas including employment law, corporate transactions, bankruptcy, immigration, and workers' compensation.
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Nyemaster Goode
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A New NLRB Majority: Which Biden-Era Precedents Are In The Crosshairs?
The National Labor Relations Board now has a Republican majority for the first time in President Trump's second term, setting the stage for a systematic reversal of Biden-era labor precedents. Which landmark decisions are most vulnerable to being overturned, and how quickly can employers expect these changes to take effect? The answer lies in understanding both the Board's procedural constraints and the specific cases already teed up for reconsideration.
United States Employment
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Taft Stettinius & Hollister
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Eleventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal Of Pay Discrimination Claims By Athletic Director
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pay discrimination and retaliation suit filed against an Alabama public school by its athletic director. Connie L. Morris claimed that the Bessemer City School District underpaid her following her promotion from P.E. teacher to athletic director and retaliated against her.
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Hall Benefits Law
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Littler Lightbulb – July 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup
This comprehensive analysis examines recent federal appellate court decisions addressing critical employment law issues including Title VII discrimination claims, ADA accommodation requirements, FMLA retaliation, First Amendment protections for public employees, and the NLRB's successor bar doctrine. The cases provide important guidance on evidentiary standards, pretext analysis, and the balance between employee rights and legitimate employer interests across multiple circuits.
United States Employment
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Littler Mendelson
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Seventh Circuit Finds For Indiana Employer’s Vacation Buy-In Program, Clarifies CAFA Home-State Exception Remand Timing
The Seventh Circuit's decision in Creason v. Elanco addresses whether an employer's voluntary vacation buy program constitutes an unlawful wage assignment under Indiana law, and whether unused COVID-19 rollover vacation hours must be paid out upon termination. The court examined the distinction between compensation agreements and wage assignments, while also clarifying procedural requirements under the Class Action Fairness Act's home-state exception.
United States Employment
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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Eighth Circuit Affirms Jury Verdict For Employer In Racial Harassment Case, Finding Insufficient Evidence Of Failure To Prevent Discrimination
The Eighth Circuit's recent decision in EEOC v. Sun Chemical Corporation examines when employers can be held liable for workplace harassment and what constitutes adequate corrective action. The case centers on whether a company's disciplinary response to a racial slur incident was sufficient under Title VII, and whether the employer had a duty to prevent harassment based on a single prior incident. This ruling clarifies the standards for employer knowledge and remedial action in hostile work environment cla
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Duane Morris LLP
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Can Withdrawing A Subpoena Broaden The EEOC's Investigative Power?
The EEOC has withdrawn its controversial subpoena seeking private information about University of Pennsylvania employees affiliated with Jewish groups and programs, despite winning enforcement in district court. Legal experts suggest this strategic retreat may be designed to preserve favorable precedent about the agency's broad investigative authority while avoiding appellate review that could overturn the lower court's decision. Penn agreed not to challenge the district court opinion in exchange for the wi
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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Second Circuit Revises The Standard For Title VII Religious Accommodation Claims
The Second Circuit's decision in Bergin v. New York State Unified Court System fundamentally alters how religious accommodation claims are evaluated under Title VII, shifting the legal standard from employer knowledge to employer motivation. This landmark ruling requires employers to demonstrate that avoiding religious accommodations was not a motivating factor in adverse employment decisions, even when they lack actual knowledge of an employee's religious needs. The decision provides critical guidance for
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Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
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