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Supreme Court Clarifies Standard of Proof for FLSA Exemptions: E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera

On January 15, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued a rare unanimous decision clarifying the applicable standard employers must meet in cases involving exemptions under the Fair Labor ...
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Code of Student Conduct Changes With New Director, Decreases Standard of Proof, Introduces Educational Conferences

Georgetown University modified its Code of Student Conduct, a document that details the university’s regulations and the adjudication process for student violations, for the Fall 2024 semester, ...
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SCOTUS Confirms Lower Standard of Proof for Employers Claiming FLSA Exemptions

Last month the United States Supreme Court (“SCOTUS”) delivered a pro-employer ruling on the standard of proof required under certain provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In E.M.D. Sales ...
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What Is the Burden of Proof?

Burden of proof defines who must prove a point in legal cases. It determines the level of evidence required to win a case. The state has the burden of proof in criminal cases. You may have heard about ...