Wal-Mart‚ Inc v. Dukes Issues: Does the discretion exercised by Wal-Marts‚ local supervisors over pay and promotion matters violate title VII by discriminating against women? Should the case be classified as a class action suit? Rule: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination of employees on the basis of race‚ color‚ religion‚ sex or national origin (see 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2[31]). Title VII also prohibits discrimination against an individual because of his or
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The English Lake District The Lake District used to be regarded as a remote region in north-west England but modern transport developments mean that it is easily accessible from the main centres of population. * About 12 million people visit the Lake District every year making it the second busiest of the national parks. * 90% of visitors come by car. * The main attraction is the scenery and landscape. Other attractions are the clean air‚ peace and quiet and good walking. * 10 million
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Sports and the Law: Case Presentation Central NY Basketball‚ Inc. v. Barnett (181 N.E.2d 506‚ Ct. C.P. Cuyahoga Cty. OH 1961 1. Facts of the Case The plaintiff in this case is Central NY Basketball‚ Inc.‚ who owns the Syracuse Nationals of the National Basketball league (NBA). There are two defendants: Richard Barnett‚ a #1 draft choice of the plaintiff in 1959‚ and Cleveland Basketball Club‚ Inc.‚ who owns the Cleveland Pipers of the American Basketball league (ABL). The defendant‚ Barnett‚ is
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PGA TOUR‚ INC. V. MARTIN (2000) A brief overview of the case: Should a golfer with a congenital leg disease have the right to use a golf cart in professional golf tournaments? In the case of PGA Tour‚ Inc. v. Martin (2000)‚ the justices of the US Supreme Court disagreed. Their disagreement turned in part on competing views about whether walking the course is essential to the game of golf. To what extent does the debate about using golf carts call into question the athletic nature of golf and the
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In the summer of 2008 there was a widespread outbreak of listeriosis linked to deli meats produced in a Maple Leaf Foods‚ Inc. (Maple Leaf) plant in Toronto‚ Canada. The outbreak claimed over 20 lives and sickened hundreds. This reaction paper will take a deeper look at the crisis‚ analyze the company’s response‚ and address ethical issues related to the case such as responsibility‚ honesty‚ and transparency. Similar cases involving recalls made by Menu Foods‚ Tylenol and Mattel will be discussed
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How ca n Sarah and Josh work together m ore effectively? Gen Y in the Workforce by Tamara J. Erickson • Reprint R0902X This document is authorized for use only in MBA Global Management by Rob Anthony at Hult International Business School - Boston from October 2012 to February 2013. How I learned to love millennials (and stop worrying about what they were doing with their iPhones). HBR CASE STUDY Gen Y in the Workforce COPYRIGHT © 2009 HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PUBLISHING
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1. 4–3. Business Torts. Medtronic‚ Inc.‚ is a medical technology company that competes for customers with St. Jude Medical S.C.‚ Inc. James Hughes worked for Medtronic as a sales manager. His contract prohibited him from working for a competitor for one year after leaving Medtronic. Hughes sought a position as a sales director for St. Jude. St. Jude told Hughes that his contract with Medtronic was unenforceable and offered him a job. Hughes accepted. Medtronic filed a suit‚ alleging wrongful interference
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gPotential of District Cooling in India Submitted by Jyothish Jacob P121031‚ PGPM (Energy) GLIM Abstract DCS is a highly energy efficient system that provides air conditioning in various zones of the city. DCS cools multiple users through underground piping network applying environmentally friendly energy sources like central chilling plant. Over the past decade‚ India’s economy has seen unprecedented growth‚ which has given rise to an increase in energy demand and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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harmful to the child. Being home schooled tends to hurt ones social development‚ because they are able to hide from the chaos‚ pressures‚ and stress of life. By not being in a public school‚ they are separated from society and their peers. Being in public school‚ you have a chance of more opportunities‚ such as riding the school bus. My three year old daughter is in preschool‚ and riding the bus is one thing she looks forward to every day. Being home schooled means you are always stuck at home with just
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Public vs Private Schools The cornerstone of individual development‚ education proves to be one of the most important factors in a child’s life! Unfortunately for parents‚ this choice is pivotal and evaluating schools becomes complex and tedious‚ as well as crucial to the future of their children. Parents must weigh all the factors when deciding where to send their child for their education. A comparison and contrast between public and private schools is a basic to this sometimes-insurmountable
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