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Submissions from 2019

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Commentary on Distance Education and Transactional Distance, Martin W. Sivula

Submissions from 2018

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Glossary of Business Evidence, Paul C. Boyd

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Reflective Practice Series: Selected Instructional Models Using Synchronous Video Conferencing Software, Martin W. Sivula

Submissions from 2017

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Reflective Practice Series: The Age of Synthetic Instruction, Martin W. Sivula

Submissions from 2016

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Smart Environments & The Convergence of the Veillances: Privacy Violations to Consider, Christine Perakslis, Katina Michael, and M.G. Michael

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Reflective Practice Series: Models and Theories to Guide Teaching in the Virtual Classroom, Martin Sivula

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Reflective Practice Series: The Early Journey with Technology in Education, Martin W. Sivula

Submissions from 2015

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Seamless Learning and Training, Extending the Classroom: Reflective Practice Case Studies, Martin Sivula and Elizabeth B. Robson J.D.

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E-testing in Graduate Courses: Reflective Practice Case Studies, Martin W. Sivula Ph.D. and Elizabeth B. Robson J.D.

Submissions from 2012

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ADA Causation Standard Clarified, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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ADA Does Not Require Accommodation for Disabled Daughter, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Arbitration Agreement Cannot Expand FAA Scope of Judicial Review, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Arbitration Agreement Cannot Expand FAA Scope of Judicial Review, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Classroom with Windows Was Reasonable Accommodation, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Defense of Marriage Act Deemed Unconstitutional, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Denial of Benefits Satisfies ERISA Despite Conflicting Vocational Reports, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Employee’s Casual Comments Were Insufficient FMLA Notice, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Equal Pay Act Places Burden on Employer to Justify Salary Divergence, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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ERISA Permits Union’s Indemnification of Employer’s Pension Liability, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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ERISA Requires ‘Administrative Scheme’ for Qualified Plans, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Firefighters Promotional Exam Passes Title VII Challenge, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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FLSA Protects Intra-Company Overtime Complaint, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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FMLA Does Not Excuse Employee’s Abandonment of Position, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Fraudulent Deprivation of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Violates RICO, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Harassment Policy Mitigated Employer’s Liability for Supervisor Misconduct, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Lack of ‘Significant Control’ Excludes Stockholder as Joint Employer, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Pre-Eligible FMLA Request for Post-Eligible Maternity Leave Is Protected Activity, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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SOX Whistle-Blower Protection Limited to Employees of Public Company, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Summary Document Does Not Constitute Terms of ERISA Plan, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Termination of Deaf Employee Did Not Violate ADA, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Termination Upheld Despite Improper Designation of FMLA Leave, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Thorough, Well-Documented Investigation Defeats Discrimination Claim, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Title VII Does Not Recognize ‘Alienage’ as Protected Class, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Unclear FMLA Leave Year Nullifies Discharge, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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F.A.C.E.S. (Faculty Academic Community Education Showcase): Professional Growth Experiences In A Career University, Paul J. Colbert, Ph.D.

Submissions from 2011

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10th Circuit: Agreement Precludes Union from Arbitrating Elimination of Positions, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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10th Circuit: Employee ‘Disabled’ Under ADA Despite Nonuse of Medication, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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10th Circuit: Employee ‘Disabled’ Under ADA Despite Nonuse of Medication, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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10th Circuit: Employer’s Investigation Untainted by Discriminatory Bias, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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10th Circuit: No Call, No Show, No FMLA Interference, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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10th Circuit: Selectively Choosing Legal Advice Leads to Willful FLSA Violation, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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11th Circuit: Arbitration Clause Covers Claims Arising from Rape, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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11th Circuit: Title VII Claim Falls Within Scope of Mandatory Forum-Selection Clause, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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1st Circuit: Confidentiality Clause Violates NLRA, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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1st Circuit: HR’s Response to Harassment Complaint Fails to Shield Employer, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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2nd Circuit: Challenge to ADEA Waiver Rejected, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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2nd Circuit: Direct Notification Requirement for Sick Leave Violates FMLA, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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2nd Circuit: Employee’s Contradictory Account Renders Title VII Claim Implausible, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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3rd Circuit: Employer’s Disclosures of Amended Pension Plan Satisfied ERISA, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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4th Circuit: Title VII’s Religious Organization Exemption Extends to Harassment and Retaliation, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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5th Circuit: Employee’s Retirement Obstructs ADA Interactive Process, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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5th Circuit: Hostile Work Environment Claim Viable Under ADEA, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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6th Circuit: ERISA Fiduciary Has No Duty to Disclose Public Information to Plan Participant, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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6th Circuit: Evidence of Employee’s Poor Performance Defeats ADA Claim, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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7th Circuit: Employment Contract Extends Discrimination Law Protections to Non-Citizen, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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7th Circuit: Termination Within Reach of ‘Cat’s Paw’, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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8th Circuit: Pregnant Employee Cannot Prove Constructive Discharge, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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8th Circuit: Reduction in Force Was Not Discriminatory, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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8th Circuit: Replaced Workers Do Not Constitute WARN ‘Reduction in Force’, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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9th Circuit: Employees Criminally Liable for Violating Computer Policy, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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9th Circuit: Resignations After Plant Closing Notice Not Voluntary Under WARN Act, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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9th Circuit: Successor Employer’s Refusal to Recognize Union Violates NLRA, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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D.C. Circuit: Affordable Care Act’s ‘Individual Mandate’ Is Constitutional, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

Submissions from 2010

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10th Circuit: Drunk Driving Accident Qualifies for AD&D Coverage, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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10th Circuit: Employee’s Admitted Misconduct Derails Discrimination Claim, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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10th Circuit: Plan Administrator’s Conflict of Interest Subject to Discovery, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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10th Circuit: Termination Stands Despite Employee’s Hearing Impairment, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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11th Circuit: ADA Interactive Process Not Necessary Absent Existence of Reasonable Accommodation, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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1st Circuit: No Unfettered Telephone Privacy for Public Safety Employees, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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1st Circuit: Unambiguous Contract Foils Employee’s Claim to Bonus, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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2nd Circuit: No Call/No Show Termination Survives Alcoholic’s ADA Claim, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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2nd Circuit: Pharmaceutical Sales Reps Ineligible for FLSA Exemption, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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3rd Circuit: Attorney Not Entitled to Equal Pay Protection, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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3rd Circuit: Fair Pay Act Does Not Extend to Failure-to-Promote Claims, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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5th Circuit: In-House FMLA Notice Procedure Does Not Support Termination, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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6th Circuit: ADEA Claim Cannot Reverse Captains’ Demotions, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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6th Circuit: Employer’s Subcontracting Cannot Evade Broad Scope of Arbitrability, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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6th Circuit: ERISA Claim Fails Where No Expectation to Benefits Exists, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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6th Circuit: FMLA Does Not Hold Employer to Strict Liability Standard, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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6th Circuit: Safety Threat Validates Medical Examination Demand Under ADA, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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7th Circuit: FLSA Right to Day in Court Pre-empts Arbitration Process, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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8th Circuit: No-Reliance Clause Was Not Absolute Bar to Fraud Claim, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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9th Circuit: ADA Challenge to Hiring Process Fails Without Initiative to Seek Re-Employment, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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9th Circuit: Repayment of Training Costs Is Not FLSA Kickback, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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9th Circuit: School District’s Labor Agreement Avoids NLRA Pre-Emption, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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Developing A Culturally Responsive Classroom Collaborative Of Faculty, Students, And Institution, Paul J. Colbert

Submissions from 2009

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10th Circuit: Employee Handbook’s Disclaimers Render Breach of Contract Claim Futile, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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2nd Circuit: First Amendment Supports Demand for Union Fee Accountability, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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2nd Circuit: FLSA Requires Education for Professional Exemption, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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2nd Circuit: Relevance of EEOC Subpoena Generously Construed, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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4th Circuit: Executive’s Napkin Notes May Reveal Discriminatory Motive, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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8th Circuit: Claim that ERISA Administrator Failed to Disclose Information Survives, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

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8th Circuit: Overfunded ERISA Plan Bars Participant’s Claim Against Fiduciaries, Roger S. Achille, J.D.

Submissions from 2005

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Part-timers and Full-timers Faculty Evaluation: Likert Scaling Issues and Concerns, the Grade Report Alternative, Martin W. Sivula Ph.D.

Submissions from 2004

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Obesity, Educational Attainment, and State Economic Welfare, Martin W. Sivula Ph.D.

Submissions from 2002

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Sampling Concepts, Paul Boyd, Ph.D.