Michigan becomes the sixth state to enact so-called “Facebook password” law *

USA - January 2 2013
As we alerted you on December 21, 2012, the Michigan Legislature passed House Bill 5523, known as the Internet Privacy Protection Act (IPPA). On December…

Co-authors: Adam S. Forman .

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Michigan’s Internet Privacy Protection Act and its effect on educational institutions *

USA - December 21 2012
On December 13, 2012, the Michigan Legislature passed House Bill HB 5523, known as the Internet Privacy Protection Act (IPPA). On December 28, 2012…

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U.S. Supreme Court finds special dues assessment without opportunity to opt-out abridges public employees’ first amendment rights *

USA - June 26 2012
On June 21, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Knox v Service Employees International Union, Local 1000, holding that a public sector union was required to issue a notice to nonmember employees when assessing special dues, and nonmember employees are in turn required to opt-in to the special assessment (which in this case was used for political purposes) before the assessment can be imposed.

Co-authors: Charles T. Oxender .

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Sixth Circuit confirms that workplace harassment based on sexual orientation is not unlawful even when conduct amounts to bullying *

USA - May 14 2012
On May 10, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that a male employee could not prevail on a sexual harassment claim against his employer, AT&T, based on his allegation that his male supervisor repeatedly subjected him to inappropriate comments in the workplace. 

Co-authors: Leigh M. Schultz .

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Bullying in the workplace *

USA - May 14 2012
Allegations of workplace bullying, which may include verbal abuse, work sabotage, and various types of threatening behavior, have gained national attention in recent years. 

Co-authors: Kurt P. McCamman, Jennifer L. Sabourin.

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