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Sixth Circuit Eases Plaintiffs’ ADA Burden; Proof of “Sole” Cause No Longer Required
Josephine S. Noble, May 30, 2012
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently adopted the “but for” causation standard for claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). According to the federal appellate court with jurisdiction in Ohio, the plain language of the ADA does not provide that a plaintiff...

Following U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq, Government Contractors Facing Tough Challenges from New Immigration Requirements
Carson G. Burnham,Bonnie Puckett, May 29, 2012
The United States’ presence in transitional Iraq resulted in many opportunities for U.S. government contractors. Since the early 2000s, a significant number of U.S. government contractors have engaged individuals to perform work in Iraq, and sponsored visas for those individuals. In recent...

Ninth Circuit Holds Medical Marijuana Use Not Protected Under the ADA
Nonnie L. Shivers, May 29, 2012
On May 21, 2012, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that because the use of medical marijuana remains illegal under federal law, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not protect against discrimination on the basis of medical marijuana use, even if that use is in accordance with state...