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Defending Teachers’ Rights of Self-Defense

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Published: October 24, 2012 | By admin

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Van Kampen Law defends Patricia Frost, an Anson County teacher suspended for slapping an adult student in self-defense. Media coverage by WBTV. – Aug 1, 2012

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What is a Non-Compete Agreement?

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Published: January 12, 2012 | By admin

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It is common to see non-compete and confidentiality agreements required as a term of employment for all employees at specific types of firms.  These agreements are likely to be found in the TV & radio industry, health care sector or technology sectors where companies are concerned about employees being enticed to jump ship or share [...]

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What is an Employment Agreement?

What is an Employment Agreement?

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Published: January 12, 2012 | By admin

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An employment agreement or employment contract is a legal agreement between the employer and employee that governs the terms of employment.  Employment agreements are most common in  executive level positions.  Prior to accepting a position with a firm, an executive should have his or her employment law attorney negotiate a contract that outlines such things [...]

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What is a Protected Category?

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Published: January 12, 2012 | By admin

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We frequently have workers come to us convinced they have a discrimination case against their employer or former employer.  There are many situations where it turns out there is not really a case at all.  Under existing laws, you only have a discrimination claim if the action involved a “protected category”—one defined specifically under the [...]

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