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CIPA Claims Dismissed for Lack of Standing
Recent court decisions regarding the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) have dismissed lawsuits due to a lack of standing.

Paul Peter Nicolai
May 271 min read


MANSPLAINING DOES NOT CREATE CASE
MANSPLAINING DOES NOT CREATE SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASE

Paul Peter Nicolai
May 201 min read


NOMINAL DAMAGES CASES UNDER 93A
Unfair and deceptive trade practice cases can succeed and cause the payment of attorney fees to the winner

Paul Peter Nicolai
May 131 min read


Delaware Corporation Law Changes
Delaware recently amended its corporate laws to clarify fiduciary duties and stockholder inspection rights.

Paul Peter Nicolai
May 61 min read


Mileage Reimbursement in Massachusetts
Raising the wages of employees to cover mileage expenses is not legal.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 291 min read


Is Artificial Intelligence Finally Recognized as a Creator? The Copyright Office's Decision
The Copyright office has made a set of recommendations on whether materials generated by artificial intelligence should be protected.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 221 min read


Massachusetts Revamps Money Transmission Law
Massachusetts Revamps Money Transmission Law

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 221 min read


Vaccination Discrimination Case Fails
Vaccination Discrimination Case Fails

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 151 min read


Insurer’s Denial Of Fire Coverage A 93A Violation
A federal judge has ruled that an insurance company violated Chapter 93A by denying coverage under a homeowner’s policy for fire damage...

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 81 min read


How the California Invasion of Privacy Act Affects Website Tracking Lawsuits
How the California Invasion of Privacy Act Affects Website Tracking Lawsuits

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 14 min read


Data Breach Case Based on Industry Standards Fails
Data Breach Case Based on Industry Standards Fails

Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 251 min read


Condominium Disability Discrimination
Condominium Disability Discrimination

Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 181 min read


Retaliation Case Does Not Require Ill-Will
An employer was deemed liable for retaliating against a worker by suspending and transferring him after he reported unlawful harassment....

Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 111 min read


Unpacking DOL's Best Practices for AI in Employment Decisions
Unpacking DOL's Best Practices for AI in Employment Decisions

Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 44 min read


When FMLA Eligibility is Determined
A court has ruled that an employee must establish that a particular condition qualifies when the leave is requested or taken.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Feb 251 min read


Apportioning the Cost of Household Hazardous Waste Management
Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources is working to implement a first-in-the-nation household hazardous waste producer responsibility law

Paul Peter Nicolai
Feb 183 min read


Are You Prepared for I-9 Enforcement? Key Steps to Get Ready
With the incoming Administration prioritizing the deportation of illegal immigrants, employers should prepare for a surge in I-9 audits.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Feb 111 min read


BANKRUPTCY CANNOT RESOLVE THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS WITHOUT CONSENT
BANKRUPTCY CANNOT RESOLVE THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS WITHOUT CONSENT

Paul Peter Nicolai
Feb 44 min read


INFORMATION SHARING ANTITRUST RISK RISING
INFORMATION SHARING ANTITRUST RISK RISING

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jan 284 min read
TRADE SECRETS LOST
An employer’s complaint under the Defend Trade Secrets Act and the Massachusetts Uniform Trade Secrets Law was dismissed.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jan 211 min read
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