Gurumurthy Kalyanaram on Lawsuits and Policies: Brief Report on Trent V. Bolger

Gurumurthy Kalyanaram reports on lawsuits and policies and in this brief he reports briefly on the implication of Trent v. Bolger for tolling provisions of Collective Bargaining Agreement.

In Trent v. Bolger, 837 F.2d 657 (4th Cir. 1988), the Fourth Circuit applied the simple rule that the limitations period is tolled while an employee pursues the appeal procedures provided in collective bargaining agreement.

In Trent, Trent had the right to take a direct appeal of the board’s action, albeit on limited grounds, in order to attempt to directly overturn the board’s award.  Thus, the right to appeal was not independent and it did not provide different relief.

Gurumurthy Kalyanaram, Reports on The Dispute between Venezuela and Gold Reserve, Inc.

Gurumurthy Kalyanaram - Dean and former NYIT and UT Dallas professor, and expert witness, Gurumurthy Kalyanaram reports on the Dispute between Venezuela and Gold Reserve, Inc.

This dispute was adjudicated through a mandated arbitration instead of a lawsuit in a court.  Arbitration is a more cost-effective and timely mechanism to resolve disputes, because lawsuits in courts and their adjudication can be very time-consuming and expensive.  Though arbitration can be more efficient, it also does not have the rigor of a court litigation because of the rules of evidence are not as tight in an arbitration proceeding. Gurumurthy Kalyanaram Lawsuit

Dr. Gurumurthy Kalyanaram, Dean, Expert Witness and Former Professor NYIT and UT Dallas

Reports on Amicus Curiae Briefs in US Supreme Court

Dr. Gurumurthy Kalyanaram, Dean, Expert Witness and former NYIT and UT Dallas professor Gurumurthy Kalyanaram reports on the role of amicus curiae briefs filed in support of the plaintiffs and/or defendants in lawsuits in US Supreme Court.

An amicus curiae (literally "friend of the court") is an individual who is not a party to a lawsuit but who offers information that is relevant to the lawsuit. The presentation of information to the Court may take the form of legal opinion, testimony or learned treatise (the amicus brief) and is a way to introduce concerns ensuring that the possibly broad legal effects of a court decision will not depend solely on the parties directly involved in the case. The decision on whether to admit the information lies at the discretion of the court.  The most popular mode of presentation is a brief.

Gurumurthy Kalyanaram, Dean, Expert Witness and Former Professor NYIT and UT Dallas

Reports on the Question Is Harsh Criticism of a Commission Headed by an Indian Supreme Court Justice a Reasonable Basis for Contempt Lawsuit against the Critic?

Dr Gurumurthy Kalyanaram - Former Dean and former NYIT and UT Dallas professor and expert witness and Gurumurthy Kalyanaram reports on the Indian Supreme Court Holding on Contempt Lawsuit.

Gurumurthy Kalyanaram, Dean, Expert Witness and Former Professor NYIT and UT Dallas

Reports on State of Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Decision on Collective Bargaining Rights of Public Workers

Gurumurthy Kalyanaram - Former Dean and former NYIT and UT Dallas professor Gurumurthy Kalyanaram reports on State of Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Decision on Collective Bargaining Rights of Public Workers.

The Unions filed lawsuits in the State Courts against Act 10 of the State of Wisconsin.  The State of Wisconsin legislature, supported and encouraged by the Governor, passed a legislation that severely curtails the collective bargaining rights of public workers.  The legislation – Act 10 -- was passed in 2011.  Act 10 specifically limited bargaining rights to pay raises within the rate of inflation.