Reports on the progress of the trial of Forstmann Little & Co. over an alleged breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty in Vernon, Connecticut. Basis of the allegations; Comments of John MacMurray, a private equity attorney, regarding the verdict; Facts of the case.PrimackDan...
In 1999, the Supreme Court of Connecticut ruled that prospective jurors could not be dismissed solely on account of their religious beliefs, except when those beliefs would keep them from performing their duties on the jury (State v. Hodge, 726 A.2d 531 [Conn. 1999]). Along with other ...
All of these scenarios must be taken into account in your company's jury duty policy. Employees who are participating in jury service, which is their civic duty, must be treated properly under the policy. However, the policy must also safeguard the needs of the employer, who depends on cont...
Very few states do require an employer to pay for jury duty. As the time of publication, if you live in the District of Columbia, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Colorado, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Nebraska, New York or Tennessee, the employer is required to compensate employees for some -- ...
In 1999, the Supreme Court of Connecticut ruled that prospective jurors could not be dismissed solely on account of their religious beliefs, except when those beliefs would keep them from performing their duties on the jury (State v. Hodge, 726 A.2d 531 [Conn. 1999]). Along with other ...