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California Supreme Court Considers Major Employment Case
After eight years, a major employment case goes before the State Supreme Court. Also, the pitfalls of treating celebrities, and the deadline nears for the Super Committee.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenThe late Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, will very likely do hard time for involuntary manslaughter in the death of his superstar patient. We ask other doctors about the temptations — and pitfalls -- of treating celebrities. Also, after eight years, the State Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that could finally determine whether employers have to make sure their workers get the rest- and work breaks they're entitled to. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the Super Committee, the deficit and the Pentagon.
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3 storiesDoctors and Celebrity Patients
Dr. Conrad Murray has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson.
Read the story10 minCalifornia Supreme Court Considers Major Employment Case
Employers and employees are closely watching a case heard today by the State Supreme Court. It's a class action suit by thousands of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, cooks and others against the Brinker Restaurant Corporation , whose outlets include Chili's, Magianno's Little Italy and Romano's Macaroni Grill.
Read the story16 minThe Super Committee, the Deficit and the Pentagon
The so-called Super Committee has just over two weeks to complete a monumental reduction of America's deficit over the next 10 years. Will it achieve the "Grand Bargain" that eluded the President and House Speaker John Boehner? If it fails, what happens to Pentagon spending?
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