The Litigation Reporter - August 2004

In this issue:

-Parent Not Subject To Arbitration With Subsidiary’s Employee
-Protection For Writings Prepared For Mediation Is Absolute
-Claim For Vertical Restraint Of Trade Fails Absent Proof Of Concerted Action
--Supreme Court Limits Reach Of U.S. Antitrust Laws
--Prevailing Party Cannot Seek Attorneys’ Fees In Subsequent Action
--Mandatory Buy-Sell Provision In Stock Purchase Agreement Enforceable
--Maritime Broker Not Entitled To Commissions After Agreement Terminated
--Terminated At-Will Employee May Sue For Fraudulent Inducement To Enter Employment
--Living Wage Ordinance Constitutional
--Affirmative Defense Allowed In Constructive Discharge Case