January 10, 2011 | National Law Journal
The SEC proposes regulations for Dodd-FrankLawyers, accountants and compliance officials would not be eligible for whistleblower bounties.
By David E. Schwartz and Julie Boden Adams
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July 30, 2007 | New York Law Journal
'Downes,' 'Ledbetter': Limiting Pay Discrimination ClaimsDavid E. Schwartz, a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, writes that while recent decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court and the Southern District of New York impose considerable limitations on a plaintiff's ability to bring claims for pay discrimination, some pitfalls still exist which employers should keep in mind.
By David E. Schwartz
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May 26, 2009 | New York Law Journal
Avoiding Cat's Paw LiabilityDavid E. Schwartz, a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, and Caroline J. Honorowski, an associate at the firm, discuss the ongoing split among circuit courts and the three general approaches to liability arising where an employee is terminated based on input from a subordinate to the ultimate decisionmaker, the role independent investigations play in minimizing employer liability, and practical suggestions for employers planning reductions in force.
By David E. Schwartz and Caroline J. Honorowski
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March 29, 2010 | New York Law Journal
Navigating Employee Selections, Promotions and Terminations in Light of 'Ricci'David E. Schwartz, a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, and Caroline J. Honorowski, an associate at the firm, write that an employer's best defense against Title VII liability post-Ricci is careful design of selection practices.
By David E. Schwartz and Caroline J. Honorowski
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October 01, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
Dodd-Frank Act Offers Key Protections to WhistleblowersThe Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, enacted on July 21, has ushered in a sweeping overhaul of the financial services industry.
By David E. Schwartz
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