Commercial Litigation

Employers Beware: Court Extends FMLA Protection

The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) was passed in 1993 and gave new rights to a certain class of employees.  Generally speaking, the FMLA allows for up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave for employees with a serious …

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The Supreme Court levels the playing field for prevailing party attorney fees in construction liens

A contractor or supplier often extends credit to an owner by first doing the work and then seeking payment.  The contractor/supplier has the protection of filing a lien for the failure to pay.  Prior case law provided that if the …

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Posted in Commercial Litigation