Yes, it is that time of the year again. Time for the annual holiday party. It is an opportunity for celebration, appreciation and general good cheer … until someone crosses the line. As lawyers who specialize in labor and employment law, holiday parties are a favorite topic because there is no shortage of colorful examples of what not to do.

This year, instead of our usual list of “Do’s and Don’ts,” we decided that the ghosts of holiday parties past could offer some helpful advice for avoiding legal liability. So pour yourself some eggnog, don your Santa hat, and learn from the Scrooges of actual lawsuits arising from holiday parties gone wrong.

The Designated Driver Who Couldn’t Keep His Hands on the Wheel

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