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The (high) times they are a changin’: medical marijuana and disability discrimination

Employment

From Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis In what is believed to be the first decision of its kind, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has allowed an employee to pursue a disability discrimination claim based on the use of medical marijuana. Christine Barbuto suffered from Crohn’s Disease, and legally used medically prescribed marijuana in the evening…

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Employers & Wimbledon:5 Must Do’s to Protect your Company’s Reputation

Employment

From Berman Fink Van Horn As a Roger Federer fan, it is hard to claim a bigger story at Wimbledon 2017 than his feat of winning his record breaking 8th men’s singles title. But from a human resources standpoint, I was intrigued by the drama surrounding Australian professional tennis player Bernard Tomic’s meltdown.  Corporate sponsor, HEAD…

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Personal Injury and Property Damage with Drones

Litigation

Although drones (aka unmanned aircraft systems) can come in small sizes (e.g., https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/micro-drone-3-0-flight-in-the-palm-of-your-hand-drones-gadgets–4#/), the propellers on drones and flying drone parts can inflict serious, sometimes irreparable damage.  The eyes seem particularly vulnerable. Below is a list of some known injuries and the legal consequences.

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Is an Invitation to Connect on LinkedIn a Solicitation?

Business, Employment

We recently discussed the unsettled area of customer non-solicitation covenants in the age of social media, but what happens when an employer alleges that a former employee used social media specifically to target and recruit ex-colleagues?

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New Power of Attorney Requirements in Georgia Take Effect July 1, 2017

Employment

On July 1, 2017, Georgia’s Uniform Power of Attorney Act (“UPOAA”) will become effective. Any power of attorney executed before July 1, 2017, will remain in effect and need not comply with the UPOAA. A power of attorney executed on or after July 1, 2017, must comply with all the requirements of the UPOAA. Unless…