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Sep 14, 2020 labor-law backwages return-to-work order strike dole assumption of jurisdiction

Backwages After a Return-to-Work Order: Lessons from ALECO v. ALEO

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when backwages are due after the Labor Secretary assumes jurisdiction over a strike and issues a return-to-work order.

Apr 7, 2014 finality of judgments res judicata labor law collective bargaining supreme court

Finality of Judgments: The Binding Effect of Unchallenged Court Orders

A Supreme Court ruling on how an unchallenged labor decision becomes final, binding, and bars re-litigation of the same issues.

Sep 22, 2003 hlurb jurisdiction homeowners association developer disputes pd 957 certificate of non-forum shopping real estate law

HLURB Jurisdiction Over Homeowner-Developer Disputes: Key Ruling

The Supreme Court confirms HLURB's exclusive jurisdiction over homeowner-developer construction disputes, not the RTC. Learn the rules and practical implications.