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Will Blythe won’t sign non-disparagement agreement

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Naomi

I’ve written here about settlement agreements and non-disparagement clauses. In today’s New York Times, a long-time writer and editor, Will Blythe, writes about his reaction when asked to sign a non-disparagement agreement: Succinctly and powerfully, he describes any writer’s natural … Continue reading →

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Drug testing for welfare recipients in Florida? No.

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Naomi

From Frances Robles and the New York Times, some rational constitutional news: KEY WEST, Fla. — A federal judge on Tuesday struck down as unconstitutional a Florida law that required welfare applicants to undergo mandatory drug testing, setting the stage … Continue reading →

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“Plaintiff Who Was ‘Pantsed'” What?

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Naomi

It’s a funny story from Lowering the Bar: Plaintiff Who Was “Pantsed” Appeals Six-Figure Verdict in His Favor – Lowering the Bar. Based upon allegations he had been “pantsed” twice by fellow Pasadena City College band member Kyle Ballard and the … Continue reading →

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