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Joe Whitcomb: February 20, 2025
In Shook v. NCG Acquisition, LLC, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit addressed wrongful termination claims filed by three licensed substance use disorder professionals. The court reversed a district court’s dismissal of the case,...
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Joe Whitcomb: February 19, 2025
Jennifer Jackiw, an employee of Soft Pretzel Franchise, suffered a work-related injury that resulted in the amputation of her right forearm. Under...
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Joe Whitcomb: February 17, 2025
The case involved a dispute over how to calculate the estate tax for a deceased shareholder in a closely held corporation. Michael and Thomas...
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Joe Whitcomb: February 11, 2025
Smith v. Social Security Administration revolved around Smith, who sought Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits due to multiple...
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Joe Whitcomb: February 10, 2025
Michael Martin applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, alleging that chronic pain, degenerative disc disease, and...
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Joe Whitcomb: February 09, 2025
The case revolved around a claimant who sought Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits due to multiple medical conditions. The claimant...
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Joe Whitcomb: February 05, 2025
In Johnson v. Cincy Automall, Inc., the Ohio Court of Appeals addressed claims of wrongful discharge and sex discrimination following a dispute over...
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Joe Whitcomb: January 29, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has upheld the Social Security Administration’s denial of disability benefits to former...
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Joe Whitcomb: January 29, 2025
The First Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled on disability discrimination claims in Der Sarkisian v. Austin Preparatory School, clarifying legal...
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Joe Whitcomb: January 29, 2025
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that equitable tolling does not apply to retroactive disability benefits claims under 38 U.S.C....
