Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Constitutional Limits on Occupational Licensing

Philadelphia requires that tour guides be licensed, and licensing requires passing exams in history and geography.  Does the municipal ordinance violate the Free Speech clause?  UCLA law professor Eugene Volokh argues, Yes.

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

9th Cir: L-1A Visa Requirements for Small Business

A small business (4 employees) petitioned for an L-1A nonimmigrant visa for its CEO and chief shareholder.   A 9th Circuit panel has now affirmed USCIS’ denial of the petition, holding that the executive was primarily engaged in operational rather than managerial responsibilities.  The Court held:
We agree with Petitioners that the INA, as amended, renders managers of an […]

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Police Officers File Whistleblower Suit Against City of Fairbanks

Two police officers have sued the City of Fairbanks, its Police Chief, and its Deputy Chief, claiming that the City demoted them in retaliation for raising concerns about pay, equipment, officer training, and nepotism. 
In their Complaint, Al Hutton and Doug Wharton assert claims under the Alaska Whistleblower Act (AS 39.90), the federal Civil Rights Act […]