Judge Timothy Burgess has issued a major (44-page) opinion resolving multiple FMLA issues, including several left open by the 9th Circuit. He also addressed claims under the 1866 Civil Rights Act and the state Whistleblower Act. Burgess granted summary judgment in part for the employee and in part for the employer, Ilisagvik College in Barrow.
Plaintiff Bobbi Wade […]
Court denies State’s request to argue
From SCOTUSBlog:
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to expand the time allowed for oral argument in Exxon Shipping Co. v. Baker (07-219), scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 27. That is the only case scheduled to be heard that day. In an order Friday, the Court allotted 45 minutes to each side […]
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.
