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Daily Archives: May 1, 2008

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Eric Welter

The U.S. House approved the Senate version of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 today in a 414-1 vote.  According to PointofLaw.com, the bill is expected to be signed by the President. UPDATE:  President Bush signed the GINA on … Continue reading →

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Judge Strikes Down Noncompete And Nonsolicitation Agreement As Overbroad

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Eric Welter

On April 15, 2008, Judge Gerald Bruce Lee of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted a motion to dismiss breach of contract claims relating to an employee noncompete and nonsolicitation agreement in Nortel Communications, Inc. v. … Continue reading →

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Further Reflection On Reeves

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Eric Welter

The Ohio Employer’s Law Blog has a post today with additional reflection on the Reeves case, posted immediately below.

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