Amid Weinstein Scandal, Employment Attorneys See Business Gains
For plaintiffs attorneys and corporate defense lawyers handling employment matters, #MeToo may translate into a surge in business.
November 07, 2017 at 02:27 PM
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The original version of this story was published on New York Law Journal
While labor and employment practices aren't usually known as the most profitable groups at large firms, some are predicting an uptick in business.
The heightened awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace, triggered by the daily publicity of harassment accusations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, has resulted in a surge of client calls to plaintiffs attorneys who litigate such claims.
Meanwhile, defense attorneys, bracing for more litigation, said they are fielding more calls from corporate clients that want training conferences and advice on how to handle internal complaints and internal investigations.
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