I’ve previously written about the landmark public employee speech case Garcetti v. Ceballos, 547 U.S. 410 (2006), which provides a threshold inquiry as to whether state actors may punish employees
By J. DeVoy In 2007, the United States Supreme Court upheld a Washington law requiring public sector union members to opt-in for their association dues to be used by the
By J. DeVoy Some states have enacted laws and even constitutional provisions that affect public sector labor unions’ political speech and participation. In Colorado, for example, the state’s constitution was
Yesterday the Ninth Circuit upheld (mostly) a California District Court opinion certifying a nationwide class action against retail giant Wal-Mart. The classes and sub-classes could encompass as many as 1.5
Helpful hints for finding and hiring a legal assistant: Make sure you use an online listing service. Craigslist is always a good one. Always do a good job of describing
By Jessica Christensen, Legal Satyricon Employment Law Correspondent “The Barbary Coast is the haunt of the low and the vile of every kind. The petty thief, the house burglar, the
