President Biden Signs Bill to End Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment and Assault Claims in the Workplace

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On March 3rd, 2022, The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (H.R. 4445) was signed by President Biden, taking immediate effect. This law passed the House of Representatives on February 7th with bipartisan support. In the Senate, H.R. 4445 was passed by voice vote, without amendment, only three days

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What “Nuclear Verdicts” Mean for Trucking Safety and Risk Management

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Steven J. Hughes We all hear “it” on a regular basis—those of us who work directly in, or represent, the transportation industry. “People just don’t like trucks.” In my 34 years of trial experience, however, I have found that juries can still be “fair” to trucking companies. Especially in evaluating cases when accidents result from

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