Type: Amicus
Date: June 21, 2010
Description: Whether section 525(b) permits denial of employment to prospective employee on basis of bankruptcy.
Result: Affirmed. Debtor lost.
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Burnett v. Stewart Title, No. 10-20250 (5th Cir.)
Posted by NCBRC - September 2nd, 2011
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Rea v. Federated Investors, No. 10-1440 (3rd Cir.)
Posted by NCBRC - September 1st, 2011
Type: Amicus
Date: August 25, 2010
Description: Whether section 525(b) permits denial of employment on the basis of bankruptcy.
Result: Affirmed 627 F.3d 937 (3d Cir. 2010). Debtor lost. -
Burnett v. Stewart Title, Inc., No. 10-20250 (5th Cir. 2010)
Posted by NCBRC - August 30th, 2011
Type: Amicus
Date: June 21, 2010
Description: Whether § 525(b) prohibits discrimination against prospective employees based on the employees’ status as bankruptcy debtors.
Result: Debtor lost. 635 F.3d 169 (5th Cir. 2011).
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