Sharon Mahn was fired by MLA in 2009 for allegedly stealing trade secrets and was hit with a $2.7 million judgment in arbitration.
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Airbnb's Arbitration Agreement Doesn't Apply to Guest Who Didn't Rent Property, Holds Illinois Court
“The arbitration provision should only apply when the claims arise from a plaintiff’s use of the Airbnb platform and not on the fortuity of a plaintiff having created an account. Holding otherwise leads to the absurd result of the majority’s decision in Rice,” the majority ruled.
Court Says Immigration Judges' Challenge to Public Speaking Policy Is 'Reasonable,' But Must Be Brought Administratively
“Were plaintiff’s members to pursue their reasonable, nonfrivolous constitutional claims through the CSRA’s administrative process and fail to secure review in the Federal Circuit, it is possible that plaintiff would then be entitled to district court review; however, at this stage, this Court is satisfied that it lacks jurisdiction over plaintiff’s claims,” U.S. District Judge […]
Reversing Panel Decision: Divided Ninth Circuit Finds Universities May Be Held Liable Under Title IX for Off-Campus Assault
“Today’s opinion is a victory for Mackenzie and for student survivors across the country,” said Alexandra Brodsky, a staff attorney at Public Justice in Washington D.C., who argued the case before the en banc court. “Gender violence has grave effects on students’ access to education. For that reason, the civil rights law Title IX requires […]
Retired Judge Posner Must Face Wage Lawsuit, Trial Court Says
Executive director of the now-defunct Posner Center of Justice for Pro Se’s alleges breach of contract and unjust enrichment.