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A Missouri woman, Brandi Catherall, was awarded more than $500000 in damages because her employer, a local credit union, had fired her in order to discredit her. She had filed a breach of privacy complaint against her employer because financial information from her husband’s account had been disclosed by another employee of the credit union. Catherall’s lawyers argued she was fired to prevent the federal government from looking into her privacy claim. Another employee testified that she had not fully completed the investigation that led to the firing.
As the fall semester approaches, many prospective law students are wondering how to best prepare for the rigorous years ahead. While some argue that it’s best to relax and enjoy the remaining weeks of summer, others seek proactive ways to […]