When Can You Appeal an Order That Only Dismisses Some Claims or Parties? A Primer on Rule 54(b) Certification
Generally, an order that dismisses only some parties or claims from an action is not appealable. However, under some circumstances, a party may use Rule 54(b) to request that the court certify the order as a “final judgment,” thereby paving the way for an appeal.
Can Private Employees Be Fired for Out-of-Office Political Speech?
What protections do private employees in New York have against retaliation for out-of-office political activity? The answer is surprisingly unclear.