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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Five Common Reasons for Business Disputes in Washington, DC
The world of business is a space of cooperation, collaboration and competition. The goal of every company is to do better than its competitors, grow and be profitable. Each business wants a slice of the pie, and this often causes legal disputes between companies or among internal stakeholders within a company. A good legal service… Read More »
Laid Off While Pregnant – What Does the Law Say?
The jobs of women who request maternity leave for pregnancy and post-pregnancy are protected by law. However, some employers will lay off women who get pregnant and hire new workers in order to maintain certain levels of productivity. Women laid off while pregnant can take legal recourse, but their case will depend on being able… Read More »
The Arizona Immigration Legislation Dispute and What it Means to the Rest of the U.S.
In April 2010, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed a highly controversial immigration bill into law. The measure gives law enforcement officers broad powers to question individuals on their immigration status if officers have reasonable suspicion of said individuals’ legality. Critics of the law cite worries about racial profiling, and legal challenges to the bill on… Read More »
Five Important Facts About FMLA
FMLA, or the Family and Medical Leave Act, was enacted in 1993 to protect the jobs of individuals who needed to take a leave of absence due to medical issues. It remains a vital element of employment law. Tobin, O’Connor and Ewing have extensive experience representing individuals and businesses on FMLA cases, and they have… Read More »
