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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.
Read More »Discovery dilemma: privilege or produce?
Protection afforded by the attorney-client privilege may serve as a barrier to counsel’s defense of accusations of misconduct in failing to produce discoverable information.
Read More »Wage-and-hour is the rage
With the recent surge in wage-and-hour lawsuits filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are examining ways to protect themselves.
Read More »By the numbers
Heady times ahead for public accountants
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