by commune | Jun 23, 2011 | Maritime Alerts, Other News
The United States Supreme Court today reaffirmed application of the “featherweight” causation standard in Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) cases. In CSX Transportation, Inc. v. McBride, the Supreme Court held under FELA that “featherweight” or “any part”...
by commune | Jun 20, 2011 | Employment Alerts, Other News
Addressing “one of the most expansive class actions ever,” the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion today in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes. In the highly-anticipated opinion, the Court reversed the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and de-certified a class of...
by commune | Jun 10, 2011 | Employment Alerts, Other News
The Washington Supreme Court held on Thursday that an employee’s termination for the authorized use of marijuana under Washington’s Medical Use of Marijuana Act (“MUMA”) does not provide a cause of action against an employer for wrongful...
by commune | Apr 27, 2011 | Environmental Alerts, Other News
On April 27, 2011, the California Second District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court ruling obtained by Keesal, Young & Logan last year denying a note holder (mortgagee) injunctive relief mandating clean-up of alleged underground storage tanks (USTs) on...
by kyl admin | Apr 26, 2011 | KYL Charity News, KYL Green News, Other News
(Photo credit – Eric Zahn, Friends of Colorado Lagoon Restoration Director) In honor of Earth Day, Keesal, Young & Logan is proud to support Environmental Restoration and Education through sponsorship of the Friends of Colorado Lagoon EcoEvents throughout...
by kyl admin | Apr 17, 2011 | Other News
Grand Prix is a party venue By Shirley Wild, Seen at the Scene, Long Beach Press Telegram When it comes to parties, the Long Beach Grand Prix is the ultimate party venue. When it comes to upscale party venues, the ultimate spot is the 13th and 14th floor of the...
