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The recently decided case of Hawg Tools v. Newsco offers some valuable lessons on defending a case in the appellate courts.

A multi-chapter resource that's simply all about contracts: what they are, what's in them, and more.

This post provides an overview of the EEOC’s new interpretative guidance on retaliation for employment discrimination claims, including practical tips for employers.

Telios Law outlines a recent case on how missteps in an internal HR investigation of a sexual harassment complaint ended up costing an employer in the end.

If your ministry asks potential volunteers or employees about any criminal record, do you need to throw out your application and start anew in light your state’s “ban the box” law? This post addresses how religious employers should be aware of “ban the box” laws and the changing legal landscape of considering criminal history in hiring.

A multi-chapter resource about how requiring employees to get mental health counseling is likely a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (except in certain narrow circumstances), and how religious organizations should consider what circumstances apply and be prepared.

Recent Court Cases Go Both Ways. Five recent decisions on the HHS mandate involve Christian for-profit companies. Each of these companies objected to providing contraceptives and sterilization, abortifacients, or both on religious grounds, and filed a lawsuit to avoid having to do so. Three decisions granted a preliminary injunction to plaintiffs so they would not have to provide the contraceptive coverage during the case. Two decisions went against the companies, one dismissing its claim, and one denying the preliminary injunction.