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Quote - Unquote: Field Day
* From George Clyde (USA), a letter to the Editor in today's Scuttlebutt (North America): I personally have no strong views on the America?s Cup nationality debate, but anyone advocating a restriction on hiring non-nationals should check out Title VII of the US Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and perhaps comparable laws in Europe and New Zealand) that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of ?national origin?, which has been interpreted to include discrimination on the basis of citizenship as well. Of course, there are many questions as to jurisdiction, as to whether nationality is a ?bona fide occupational qualification? for America?s Cup teams, etc. A field day for lawyers, as usual! (George is a semi-retired San Francisco-based lawyer/sailor and has been General Counsel and Rules Advisor now for three Cup teams -- 2000 America True, 2003 GBR Challenge, and France's 2007 AREVA Challenge whose GM was Dawn Riley (USA). A dedicated and experienced Cup leader, he also chaired the Challenger Commission in 2005-2006, succeeding your Ed.) Full Story »

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