Close corporations are the most common vehicle for doing business in the United States and their owners represent the most financially successful group in our society. These corporations are often formed by several individuals to pursue an idea or opportunity. Through hard work and good fortune the businesses often grow far beyond the original expectations of their founders. In time, the close corporation may possess great assets and be a source of significant compensation to the founding shareh

Dramatically increasing the potential breadth of sexual harassment law, the California Supreme Court held on July 18 that an employee may bring a claim for sexual harassment against an employer when a supervisor engages in consensual sexual conduct with other employees that has the effect of creating a "widespread" atmosphere of sexual favoritism in the workplace.

New York City restaurateurs who unknowingly participated in an academic research project that sought to elicit responses to made-up complaints about food poisoning have stated actionable claims for intentional infliction of emotional distress and other torts against a university and the professor who carried out the project. Such was the ruling of a New York court in <I>164 Mulberry Street Corp. v. Columbia University</I>, 771 N.Y.S.2d 16 (App. Div. 1st Dep’t 2004).

Since kindergarten, Andrew Wong has suffered from a learning impairment. Since middle school, he regularly received accommodations, including extra time on assignments and examinations. He performed exceptionally well in school, ultimately graduating from college <I>magna cum laude </I>and earning a Master’s degree in cellular/molecular biology. When it came to medical school, however, things changed.

According to one Maine court, a reservation clause contained in a student handbook can negate the existence of a binding contract between a college and its students.

Assume that your e-mail will be printed on the front page of the New York Times. If you would be embarrassed or concerned, don't send it.