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When a Registered Nurse’s supervisor called her a “drunk” and fired her, despite being aware of the nurse’s previous drug and alcohol addiction, the nurse brought a discriminatory discharge claim against the hospital pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (the “Act”).  The Act prohibits an employer from discriminating against a qualified individual on the basis of that person’s disability.  The Act defines a “disability” not…

Conventional wisdom says no, but recent legal decisions suggest that it may be possible if the settlement is in good faith.  (These decisions have analyzed the terms of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA or Act) that prevent an employee from waiving rights under the Act.)  Traditionally, courts have held that, even if employer and employee want to settle an overtime claim for an agreed amount, the parties must still obtain approval of the settlement

No place is a good place for a robbery.  However, Diavonte Barlow, may have picked the absolute worst place — right in front of the Arlington County Jail! According to Arlington police, Mr. Barlow asked a passerby for money.  When the victim said he didn’t have any, Mr. Barlow allegedly ran after the man and hit him in the face.  He was arrested and charged with Attempted Robbery and Assault and Battery. Question:  How does