Now in a new two-volume Third Edition, Municipal Liability: Law and
Practice provides insightful analysis of the civil rights
statutes—such as Sections 1981, 1982, and 1983—and the essential Supreme Court
cases, plus fully up-to-date explanations on how the courts are expanding or
limiting plaintiffs’ rights against municipalities and their public officials.
It gives you clear and thorough discussions on how to establish causes of
action and assert defenses, who carries the burden of proof, procedural
concerns, the particular factors that different courts look for to determine
liability, attorneys’ fees,damages and much more.
Potential civil rights violations by municipalities covered in this two volume
resource include:
E-Mail in the Workplace: Fully grasp the balance between employee
privacy rights and employer surveillance rights. The Electronic Communications
Privacy Act (ECPA),The Wiretap Act, and The Stored Communications Act are all
examined. Sample access and disclosure forms are included.
Employment Discrimination: You’ll find out how to bring an action—and
defend against one— for claims under Title VII (including a detailed
discussion of sexual harassment claims); The Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA); and the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA). Plus, several state anti-discrimination laws are discussed to
illustrate new developments you need to know.
First Amendment Issues: Topics include about the impact on First
Amendment issues involving freedom of speech, limitations on use of public
property, freedom of religion, restrictions on the advertising of alcohol and
cigarettes on public ways; and more.
Municipal Zoning: Topics include establishments that provide adult
education; video arcades; the use of building moratoria to slow down
development; and liability arising out of the failure to issue a building
permit or properly inspect a facility before issuing a certificate of
occupancy.
Police Misconduct: Topics include liability for police officers,
supervisors and municipalities; how to show illegal searches, excessive use of
force and other violations;malicious prosecution, prisoners’ rights and
freedoms; exhausting state remedies; and more.
