No peeking; efforts to restrict monitoring of workers' outside activities gain favor

Article Abstract:

The interest in laws to limit employer monitoring of employees' personal lives is discussed. One of the major thrusts behind such monitoring is limits on rising medical costs, but laws limiting the practice have already been passed in 30 states.

Usage, Electronic employee monitoring, Supervision of employees, Employee supervision

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Who's watching the house? Some elderly homeowners at risk of losing homes for overdue tax bills

Article Abstract:

The high risk of elderly homeowners becoming delinquent on their property tax bills and losing their homes as a result is discussed. A family member should have power of attorney and attorneys can add property taxes to their estate planning checklists.

Aged, Elderly, Management, Taxation, Real property tax, Real property taxes

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Who's to blame for product misuse? Differing views on liability make some manufacturers pay, let some walk away

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Port Authority v. Arcadian Corp. and Gaines-Tabb v. ICI Explosives, USA Inc. are described, two federal rulings on the application of foreseeability to terrorist use of firearms. Both duty and proximate cause analyses cited lack of freseeability by the manufacturers.

Product liability, Products liability, Foreseeability (Law)

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