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In short, the downside risk for an employee who resigns from his or her employment and initiates wrongful dismissal litigation claiming a constructive dismissal is significant.

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Characterizing its practice as a «general practice for a specialized clientele,» the firm provides legal advice and expertise to handle any and all needs of a school district, including fair dismissal personnel issues, allegations of employment discrimination and EEOC complaints, other personnel disputes, student discipline issues, student tribunal hearings, civil rights claims, personal injury actions, federal and state constitutional claims and other litigation, special education and other legal issues involving disabled students, contracts, leases and other business needs, policy and rule development, construction disputes, bond and SPLOST issues and other financial matters.

Providing a general law practice for a specialized clientele, Harben, Hartley & Hawkins meets all of the legal needs of school districts including: fair dismissal personnel issues, allegations of employment discrimination and EEOC complaints, other personnel disputes, student discipline issues, student tribunal hearings, civil rights claims, personal injury actions, federal and state constitutional claims and other litigation, special education and other legal issues involving disabled students, contracts, leases and other business needs, policy and rule development, construction disputes, bond and SPLOST issues and other financial matters.

Working primarily as a litigation lawyer, Mike assists employers with discipline and policy grievances, claims arising from alleged wrongful dismissals, discipline and terminations, human rights violations, workers compensation issues, and employment standards complaints.

Given that the Court expressed its opinion that damages for a breach of the new tort not exceed $ 20,000 in most circumstances, employers will most likely see employees adding an alleged breach of privacy in applicable wrongful dismissal claims where litigation costs are already being expended.

Sam handles a diverse range of litigation cases with extensive experience in insurance and disability claims disputes, personal injuries actions and class actions, real estate litigation, wrongful dismissal actions, mortgage enforcement, condominium litigation, construction lien and Commercial Tenancy disputes.

Samuel S. Marr is well respected in his professional practice and handles a diverse range of litigation cases with extensive experience in insurance and disability claims, personal injuries actions Class actions, real estate litigation, wrongful dismissal actions, mortgage enforcement, condominium litigation, construction lien and Commercial Tenancy disputes.

[16] The Court of Appeal in Mulvihill v. Ottawa (City), 2008 ONCA (CanLII) held that where an employer initially asserts that it has just cause to terminated employee, but later abandons its claim for cause during the course of litigation, that should not automatically lead to the conclusion that its initial act of alleging cause for dismissal was not warranted.

Crucial to the dismissal of the negligence claim were findings that the claimants were sophisticated businessmen who understood the expense and risk of litigation, and had sufficient personal knowledge to appreciate the quantum of damages they could reasonably expect to recover.

Disability and insurance claims, automobile, personal injury, accident claims, class actions, employment law, wrongful dismissal claims, real estate litigation, commercial and shareholder / business disputes, mortgage enforcement, condominium litigation, construction lien and commercial tenancy disputes are examples of the depth and variety of civil litigation matters successfully handled by the lawyers of Landy Marr Kats LLP.

2005)(obtained the imposition of sanctions against counsel for the assertion of RICO and litigation fraud claims against physicians arising out of previously dismissed medical malpractice claims and argued successfully for the affirmance of the District Court's dismissal of the federal claims).

For example, our observation of the upward trend in litigation claims encouraged us to focus on communicating about forthcoming changes to the administrative dismissal regime, while the stability of the rest of the pattern made 2015 a good year to publish a LAWPRO Magazine issue devoted to stress management and career satisfaction, issues relevant to lawyers from all practice areas.

Apr. 9, 2013)(Obtained dismissal of bad faith and breach of contract claims in ERISA litigation arising out of participant eligibility)

Representing the former owner of contaminated sites in litigation arising under Washington's Model Toxics Control Act; achieving dismissal of certain claims and negotiating a favorable settlement.

Drafted motion for summary judgment for manufacturer in asbestos litigation that resulted in voluntary dismissal of the plaintiffs» claims against the manufacturer.

He manages all aspects of litigation and consistently obtains favorable outcomes, from early dismissals and resolutions to verdicts, for clients in business litigation disputes involving breach of contract and fiduciary duties, restrictive covenants, business dissolutions, partnerships and joint ventures, derivative corporate claims, note defaults and workouts, and intellectual property.

Marc joined Whitten & Lublin in 2015 and regularly represents employees on all types of workplace disputes, including dismissal claims and human rights claims, with an emphasis on litigation.

Employment Tribunal litigation — we have an excellent reputation defending claims from unfair / wrongful dismissals, all forms of discrimination and whistleblowing.

Obtained client's dismissal without payment, through negotiations before any appearance in litigation, of fraudulent transfer claims brought in Bankruptcy Court against a foreign media design company, avoiding potentially substantial fees and costs.

[25] Judge Dennis F. Saylor IV articulated this point by emphasizing the consistency of the Circuit Courts» decisions and citing to a Sixth Circuit multi-district litigation holding «affirming the dismissal of claims against brand - name manufacturers under the laws of 22 states.»

Obtained numerous summary judgments and dismissals for employers in employment litigation matters involving defamation, tortious interference, race, sex, age, sexual harassment, pregnancy, the Family and Medical Leave Act, disability and retaliation claims.

The Year In Review also provides effective strategies to manage workplace harassment via social media, settle WSIB claims quickly and at minimal cost, as well as details on when employers can resist motions for summary judgment in wrongful dismissal litigation and the most recent legal developments in family status accommodation.

Stephen joined Whitten & Lublin Employment & Labour Lawyers in 2016 to continue his litigation practice, with a focus on the more complex employment law disputes, including sophisticated dismissal claims and human rights matters, particularly those that are not «slam dunks».

His work involves advice in relation to M&A and restructuring, and litigation in the High Court and employment tribunals where he has successfully represented clients on significant breach of contract, unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.

Ms. Vennos recently defended a $ 27 million business interruption and $ 150 million bad faith claim arising from Hurricane Katrina, which resulted in a voluntary dismissal after five years of litigation.

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In the ordinary course of litigation respecting wrongful dismissal, a plaintiff, in offering proof of damages, would lead evidence respecting the loss he claims to have suffered by reason of the dismissal.

During her time at Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers Emily has advised both employees and employers on a range of employment and industrial relations matters including unfair dismissal and adverse action claims, industrial court litigation, negotiations and disputes, and contract drafting.

Hillside Law has built its reputation for excellence in law in the firm's Core Practice Areas: Motor Vehicle Accident Law, ICBC Claims, Personal Injury Law, Separation and Divorce, Family Law Agreements, Adoption Law, Wrongful Dismissal and Civil Litigation

A wrongful dismissal action (i.e. litigation) in which a plaintiff has claimed that he or she was constructively dismissed can be broken down as follows:

Rebecca has particular experience of advising on tricky employment issues at executive and Board level, and in handling Tribunal litigation, having both brought and defended numerous claims in the Tribunals for unfair dismissal, whistleblowing and discrimination.

Joseph is experienced in pursuing and defending a wide range of litigation matters that may arise in the lifetime of a condominium corporation including construction liens, defamation and slander lawsuits, contentious requisition meetings, wrongful dismissal claims and insurance matters.

The primary focus of the articling experience in Toronto is on all aspects of labour and employment law, including labour arbitration, proceedings before the Ontario Labour Relations Board and Canada Industrial Relations Board, human rights and equity issues (including Charter litigation), collective bargaining, construction labour relations, pension and benefits law, workers» compensation, disability claims, employment standards, wrongful dismissal litigation and occupational health and safety.

Our Employment Litigation lawyers represent employers in the enforcement of non-competition and trade secrets agreements, discrimination and harassment claims, wrongful dismissal cases and related mediation processes.

Our civil litigators deal with complex issues in areas such as civil liability (product liability, bodily and psychological injuries, material damages and economic loss), business contracts, professional regulation and liability, defamation, commercial litigation and extraordinary remedies, disputes relating to successions, wrongful dismissal actions, and claims of discrimination, sexual harassment and breach of fiduciary duties.

In requiring that actual harm is needed to wage claims under the New Jersey Truth - in - Consumer Contract, Warranty and Notice Act, businesses will be able to more easily defend such suits and win dismissals earlier in the litigation process.