Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules on FLSA Issue Involving Settlement

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com/cdklawyers.com// 08/11/2012 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled on an issue regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act. Martin, et al. v. Spring Break ‘83 Prods., L.L.C., et al. No. 11-30671 (5th Cir. July 24, 2012), available at http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/11/11-30671-CV0.wpd.pdf.   A union representing workers involved in the production of a movie signed […]

Dallas Employment Lawyer Shares Tips for Disciplining Employees

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com/cdklawyers.com// 08/10/2012 Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse frequently advises employers on workplace matters, including employee discipline issues. He suggests an employer consider the following tips when notifying an employee of misconduct and disciplinary action.   1. Describe the conduct that is being disciplined. The employer should explain why the employee is being disciplined in […]

Former girlfriend of Sikh temple shooter arrested

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com08/08/2012 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Milwaukee – The ex-girlfriend of the man who allegedly killed several people in a shooting at a Sikh temple in Milwaukee has been arrested. As reported by Good Morning America, police arrested Misty Cook, the former girlfriend […]

Country music star arrested after suspected DWI crash

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com08/08/2012 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Dallas, TX – Country music star Randy Travis has been charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing his vehicle at around midnight on Tuesday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the singer was purportedly found naked […]

Jennifer Lopez files extortion lawsuit against former driver

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com08/09/2012 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Los Angeles – Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has filed a multi-million dollar extortion lawsuit against a former driver and head of her security team. As reported by Reuters, the lawsuit was filed Friday in Los Angeles […]

Man charged after allegedly shooting wife in hospital

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com08/10/2012 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Akron, Ohio – A man has been charged in the shooting death of his wife, who was hospitalized at the time. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), John Wise was charged Wednesday in what his attorney […]

Arizona sheriff racial profiling controversy

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com07/22/2012 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Phoenix, Arizona – Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio is facing allegations of racial profiling made against his office. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Arpaio, who is known for speaking out against illegal immigration, is facing lawsuits […]

Chain-reaction accident kills 5 in NY

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com07/23/2012 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Antwerp, N.Y. – Five people have been killed in a chain-reaction accident in northern New York. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the crash occurred after a tractor-trailer hit a vehicle while in a work zone. […]

Victim of sexual assault could face jail time for tweets

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com07/23/2012 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Kentucky – A 17-year-old sexual assault victim may face jail time for tweeting about the individuals who pleaded guilty to assaulting her. As reported by The Courier-Journal, Savannah Dietrich may be charged with contempt after naming her […]

14 killed in Texas truck crash

New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com07/24/2012 // West Palm Beach, Florida, US // JusticeNewsFlash // Justice News Flash // (press release) Goliad, TX – A pickup truck crash in Texas has resulted in the deaths of 14 people. As reported by The Lookout, 23 passengers were in the Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup when it collided into two […]