Laws protect reservists' civilian jobs; the Kosovo conflict has raised significant issues for employers about military leaves of absence and re-employment rights

Article Abstract:

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) requires the employer to allow the employee a leave of absence for uniformed service and bars any negative employment action against the individual as a consequence. USERRA does not require any salary for the employee during this leave, but employees are free to use paid leave time. Employers may not, however, require the employee to use such leave time during the period of uniformed service.

Laws, regulations and rules, Armed Forces, Employment discrimination, Military reserves

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'State Street' sets stage for new patents, battles; the case likely played a role in newly issued patents, brewing litigation and new legislation

Article Abstract:

The article discusses State Street Bank & Trust Co. v. Signature Financial Group, a US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruling making certain electronic commerce and Internet business methods patentable and effectively broadening the scope of patentable subject matter for inventions connected to software.

Cases, Patent licenses, Patent licensing

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Western court had a place in spotlight; besides 'Napster,' it issued several significant decisions

Article Abstract:

Some of the key rulings issued by the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit during the year 2000 are summarized. The Napster ruling was the most high-profile one, but important rulings in employment, securities, and constitutional law were also issued.

Surveys, United States. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

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