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Vidyo Targets Lawyers for Mobile Meetings
Vidyo, a specialist in videoconferencing technology through mobile devices and public networks, is starting a new push into the legal industry. The company recently raised $22.5 million in venture capital and is hiring additional staff to target law firms. It differs from high-end options by having fewer requirements for special hardware.Novartis Hit With $250 Million in Punitives in Gender Bias Case
Novartis Pharmaceuticals was slammed with $250 million in punitive damages on Wednesday in the largest-ever award in a gender bias case. A New York federal jury took slightly more than one day of deliberations to deliver the blow after finding the company liable for discrimination against women employees in pay, promotion and pregnancy policies. One lawyer said the verdict should be seen as part of a sea change on the gender discrimination front that will lead to more litigation.'Sex-Plus' Gender Bias Lawsuits Are on the Rise
A recent bias suit filed by 12 female employees against pharmaceutical giant Novartis Corp. illustrates a dramatic spike in so-called "sex-plus" bias suits. These actions differ from traditional gender bias suits in that they include claims of caregiver discrimination. Companies should be aware that plaintiffs lawyers claim that while employers give much lip service to "work-life balance," they still treat women differently after they have children.Trending Stories
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