Mandatory arbitration and labor not ideal mix; high court to examine whether ADR clauses are enforceable in most employment contracts

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Issues are discussed regarding the enforceability of ADR clauses in most employment contracts. Employers have increased their use of mandatory arbitration provisions in employment contracts and judicial and legislative developments have confused the issue rather than provided clear guidelines. Case law is discussed.

Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Labor contracts

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DOJ's most wanted; Bush transition chief gets tons of calls for department's top jobs

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George W. Bush transition chief Paul McNulty's selection of government attorneys for the Department of Justice's top positions is discussed. McNulty also advised the Bush campaign on criminal justice issues and helped prepare John Ashcroft for his Senate hearings on confirmation as attorney general.

Political activity, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Government attorneys, McNulty, Paul

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Fear of harm cases on the rise; most state courts have rejected these claims lacking objective evidence of the feared disease

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The increase in litigation regarding the fear of future damage to health caused by exposure to potentially harmful substances is discussed. Exceptions to the still applicable general rule that fear damages are not recoverable are summarized.

Health aspects, Cases, Hazardous substances, Toxic torts, Nosophobia

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