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Ruling to allow college athletes to unionize is thrown out
The National Labor Relations Board on Monday blocked an effort by Northwestern University football players to form the nation’s first college athletes’ union, dealing a setback to a labor movement […]
Court sends labor cases back for further review
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has asked appeals courts to take another look at two cases involving disputes decided by the National Labor Relations Board. The justices on […]
Labor board tries again to change union rules
WASHINGTON — Labor regulators are trying once again to streamline the process in which workers decide whether to join labor unions, a move sure to reignite the bitter debate between […]
Appeals court sides with employers on arbitration
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has ruled that employers can require their workers to sign arbitration agreements waiving all rights to class action lawsuits over workplace grievances. The ruling […]
Senate ready to confirm new NLRB members
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday moved a step closer to approving Democratic nominees to the National Labor Relations Board. Following a script crafted by the two parties, the Senate […]
Former Buffalo lawyer nominated for NLRB post
Mark Gaston Pearce, who has ties to Buffalo, is being re-nominated by President Barack Obama to chair the National Labor Relations Board, a post he has held since August 2011. […]
NLRB class action ruling faces challenges
One year after the National Labor Relations Board sent shock waves through the labor and employment bar by ruling that mandatory arbitration clauses barring class actions violated the National Labor […]
Court: Obama appointments unconstitutional
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an embarrassing setback for President Barack Obama, a federal appeals court panel ruled Friday that he violated the Constitution in making certain recess appointments and moved […]
Court hears challenge to Obama recess appointments
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit heard arguments Wednesday in a case that considers whether President Barack Obama violated the Constitution earlier this year […]
Stance on at-will clauses modified
After stirring up the employment bar with two cases finding that at-will employment clauses in non-union workplaces violated federal labor laws by potentially stifling concerted activity, the National Labor Relations […]
Republicans aim to quash new union rules
WASHINGTON — Republicans are maneuvering to short-circuit an effort by Democrats on the National Labor Relations Board to approve rules that would quicken the pace of union elections. The GOP […]
NLRB Mixed decisions in social media cases
Recent investigations by the National Labor Relations Board have resulted in a mixed bag for employers and workers in cases involving the use of the social media, according to a report by the agency’s acting general counsel.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Right to represent oneself: People v. Howard
- Fourth Department – Res judicata: Happy Lake House LLC v. Cross, et al.
- Second Circuit – Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act: United States v. Liounis
- Fourth Department – Sandoval ruling: People v. Grefer
- Fourth Department – Murder: People v. Gray
- Second Circuit – Wire fraud: U.S. v. Bankman-Fried
- Fourth Department – Possession of a controlled substance: People v. Clark
- Fourth Department – Visitation agreement: Diedrichs-Wheeler v. McAvoy
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Delisle v. FBBT/US Properties, LLC
- Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Castle v. Swarfiguer
Law News
- NY Court of Appeals affirms attempted murder conviction
- Barclay Damon expands offices in Boston and New Haven
- Court of Appeals orders new trial in child porn case
- NY appeals court reverses burglary conviction over plea issue
- Side effect of NY auto insurance reform: costly lawsuits to prove damages
- NY appeals court reduces sentence for man who fired at deputies
- Telesca Center for Justice names new executive director
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
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