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California Court Of Appeal Holds No Personal Liability For Supervisors Under California Labor Code Section 1102.5
On Sept. 28, 2026, the California First District Court of Appeal held in Chaudhry v. State of California, ___ Cal.App.5th ___, 2026 WL 2903565 (2026), that a plaintiff cannot sue an individual manager or supervisor for retaliation under California Labor Code section 1102.5. The published opinion is the first California appellate decision to address the question, which federal courts had treated as unresolved under California law.
United States Employment
BT
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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Delaware Supreme Court Affirms That Unreasonable Restrictive Covenants Are Not Enforceable, Regardless Of The Remedy Sought
The Delaware Supreme Court has reversed a lower court decision that dismissed breach of contract claims against a former employee who allegedly violated restrictive covenants. At the heart of the dispute is a critical question about contract law: when should courts measure consideration—at the time a contract is formed or when it's enforced? The ruling establishes important precedent for employers seeking to enforce noncompete agreements and other restrictive covenants when the consideration provided
United States Employment
AO
A&O Shearman
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Things That Go Bump In The Appraisal: A Halloween Guide To Site Inspections In Eminent Domain
In eminent domain, a site inspection isn't a casual walk around the property. It may be the only time your appraiser, engineer or other expert sees the property before it's valued, taken or changed for good. Before anyone crosses the threshold, go through the title reports, the prior appraisals, the assessor's records, the permits, the environmental reports and the aerial imagery over time and be sure to coordinate with your experts for appropriate issue spotting.
United States Real Estate
N
Nossaman LLP
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What Companies Need To Know About Crafting Effective 483 Responses Today
FDA's inspection approach is evolving beyond checking individual procedures to evaluating quality systems as integrated wholes, fundamentally changing how medical device and pharmaceutical companies should respond to Form 483 observations. Drawing from experience with over 25 Form 483 and warning letter responses, this analysis reveals critical strategies for addressing systemic issues, demonstrating management engagement, and preparing for follow-up inspections in the QMSR era.
United States Healthcare
HL
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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