Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Exxon Valdez Appeal

Oral argument will be on February 27th.
Here are the briefs:
Exxon
Plaintiff class
Alaska Legislative Council amicus brief
          Other amicus briefs may be found at the Faegre Benson website.
H/T: ProgressiveAlaska.

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Legal Miscellanea

FMLA expansion: Both the U. S. Senate and House have now passed a bill that includes an expansion of FMLA related to military service.  Pres. Bush is expected to sign the bill.  FMLA expert Carl Bosland summarizes the FMLA changes:
First, the bill adds two categories of covered conditions permitting an eligible employee to take FMLA leave. An eligible employee […]