Elane Photography Asks High Court to Review Conscientious Objection Case

Posted by Tyquasia Yeshaya Bender. I came across a case that interested me. A woman named Elaine Huguenin, who is photographer in the state of New Mexico, declined to photograph a same-sex commitment ceremony. Her reason for declining the job was due to her religious beliefs. Photographing the event would have went against her religious beliefs …

Fraud and Forensic Accountants in Co-Ops/Condos

Posted by Luca Aufiero. In the article, “Dealing with Fraud in Your Building – Forensic Accounting,” Steven Cutler discusses the types of fraud among co-ops and condos, the possible red flags, as well as how it may be perpetrated and deterred. Some signs of fraud from higher management could entail sudden lifestyle changes and lavish …

Injury on Weight Bench Results in Lawsuit Ruling for Club

Posted by Fadi Huzien. This article “Injury on Weight Bench Results in Lawsuit But Ruling for Club,” discusses a lawsuit, which was filed by a fitness facility member at the gym center where he routinely exercised. The plaintiff, La Fata, filed a lawsuit towards the center, LA Fitness International, because he claimed that his injury …

Amazon Sues Target-bound Former Logistics Executive Over “Confidential Information”

Posted by Romelia Argudo. Usually when an employee of a certain company works there for a long time, it is to their advantage as they have most likely gained experience for another upcoming job. Except in this case, Arthur Valdez was out of luck when he acquired a new job as Target’s chief supply chain …

Philips Respironics to Pay $34.8 Million for Allegedly Making False Claims

Posted by Romelia Argudo. One of the biggest setbacks for a company can be when they are hit with a lawsuit – especially one that involves settlements for 34 million dollars. Philips Respironics, Inc, known for their sleeping masks given to treat sleep apnea patients, was hit with a 34.8 lawsuit for violating the Anti-Kickback Statute. …

United States Archives – Blog Business Law – a resource for business law students

Research project posted by Brian Kane. In the digital age, the rights and laws regarding privacy are being contested now more than ever. Today personal privacy, both digital and physical, is being discussed. One of the earliest examples of privacy laws in the United States is the 4th amendment. Under this amendment gives “the right …