In conference Wednesday (see list of actions), the Court granted review in Save the Plastic Bag Coalition v. City of Manhattan Beach, in which the Court of Appeal upheld vacating a city ordinance banning the use of plastic bags because an environmental impact report was not prepared. See the Environmental update page. In addition, … Continue Reading
[UPDATED THROUGH APRIL 1, 2010] Retaliatory Discharge. Does the Anti-Retaliation Act, Tex. Lab. Code § 451.003, require a worker to exhaust administrative remedies before filing suit? Travis Central Appraisal District v. Norman, No. 09 0108, formerly 274 S.W.3d 902 (Tex. App.—Austin 2008), review granted 08/28/09. Sexual Harassment. Did plaintiff submit sufficient evidence to establish the elements … Continue Reading
