With the recent surge in wage-and-hour lawsuits filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are examining ways to protect themselves.
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Heady times ahead for public accountants
Read More »EEOC grilled over inconsistent practices
Justice Antonin Scalia and others on the Supreme Court blast the EEOC over whether an intake questionnaire constitutes a charge of discrimination.
Read More »Steering clear of sexual harassment lawsuits
Sexual harassment accounts for a sizable portion of EEOC charges — here’s how to avoid them.
Read More »Trial by fire
Since his first day on the job, Buca’s General Counsel Rich Erstad has been knee-deep in federal investigations — but that’s all behind him now.
Read More »Investigating corporate misconduct
Management has a duty to fully investigate all allegations of wrongdoing — here are some key points to consider.
Read More »Patent reform nears reality
Long-awaited reform bills on Capitol Hill call for a first-to-file application system and add a new mechanism for challenging patents.
Read More »Federal Circuit frowns on animation costs
Computer animations and other demonstrative evidence can be useful in science-related trials, but don’t expect to recover their cost after the trial.
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