Eastern Maine Law
  • Home
  • Employment Discrimination
    • Employment Discrimination Overview
    • Disability Discrimination
    • Whistleblower Discrimination
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Family & Medical Leave
  • Civil Rights
    • Civil Rights Overview
    • Housing Discrimination
    • Public Accommodation Discrimination
    • Constitutional Claims
  • Personal Injury
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • 207-947-5100
  • Home
  • Employment Discrimination
    • Employment Discrimination Overview
    • Disability Discrimination
    • Whistleblower Discrimination
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Family & Medical Leave
  • Civil Rights
    • Civil Rights Overview
    • Housing Discrimination
    • Public Accommodation Discrimination
    • Constitutional Claims
  • Personal Injury
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • 207-947-5100

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

  • US District Court ME: Interpreting the attorney-client privilege under federal common law, Magistrate Judge held that employer would waive the privilege by offering evidence that it consulted with its attorney prior to deciding to terminate employee: “[W]hen Defendants reveal that the Hospital consulted counsel before Plaintiff’s employment was terminated, the implication is that counsel did not perceive a legal impediment to the termination (i.e., Plaintiff’s conduct did not constitute concerted, protected activity). Defendants’ communication with counsel would thus be in issue for Defendants’ benefit. Plaintiff should have access to the communications to assess whether a challenge to the implication is warranted.”
  • First Circuit: Dismissal affirmed on 1983 First Amendment whistleblower claim where plaintiff’s speech was not on a matter of public concern and, even if it were, he failed to plead sufficient facts that it was a substantial or motivating factor in the adverse decisions taken against him

RSS Feed

Subscribe to this Feed

Resources

  • Articles by John Gause
  • Desk Aids
  • Legal Updates
We're on Your Side
We're on Your Side Let us help you
Eastern Maine Law
23 Water Street, Suite 202
Bangor ME 04401 207-947-5100
John P. Gause
Rated by Super Lawyers


loading ...
John Gause, Recognized by Best Lawyers, 2020
  • Home
  • Employment Discrimination
    • Employment Discrimination Overview
    • Disability Discrimination
    • Whistleblower Discrimination
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Family & Medical Leave
  • Civil Rights
    • Civil Rights Overview
    • Housing Discrimination
    • Public Accommodation Discrimination
    • Constitutional Claims
  • Personal Injury
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • 207-947-5100

Terms of Use

The information on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended and should not be interpreted as legal advice or advertising. Contact through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Such a relationship is only formed after consultation and agreement by John Gause.

Please do not send confidential information through this website, as it may not be secure. Any information sent will not be deemed confidential or privileged unless Attorney Gause has agreed to represent you. John Gause only practices law in those jurisdictions in which he is authorized.

Referrals or Association with Other Lawyers

Eastern Maine Law is committed to helping other lawyers give their clients the best representation possible. A significant portion of the firm’s work comes from referrals. If a case originates from another firm, John Gause works as associate counsel or pursuant to a referral relationship in which fees are shared.

Website Design & Development © 2023 Links Web Design, Bangor, Maine
Website Content Copyright © 2023 Eastern Maine Law | Sitemap