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SCOTUS Decision on Mandatory Employment Arbitration Agreements Will Have Far-Reaching Implications

On Oct. 2, 2017, the Supreme Court was set to hear argument as to whether class action waivers in arbitration agreements are valid and enforceable. Thirty-six amicus briefs were submitted to the Supreme Court on this issue, underscoring that regardless of the Court's decision, there will be sweeping implications for both employers and employees.
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New York Law Journal

Public Defender Organization Pushes Back Against Sexual Harassment Suit Claims

In a response to the plaintiff's complaint, the New York County Defender Services defendants recast the staff attorney from victim to antagonist.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Fired GC Tries to Laugh Off Bio-Rad's Appeal of His Winning Verdict

Sanford Wadler, former Bio-Rad GC and whistleblower, won a retaliation case earlier this year against his former employer.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

How Rainmaking for a Big Firm Led to a Two-Year Bar Suspension

The transcript of the 2015 disciplinary hearing offers the deepest public glimpse of an attorney's long career in the law—and how he believed he had done nothing wrong.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Judges Reject Age Discrimination Claims by Ex-Ski Resort Employee Fired for 'Outburst' at Boss

A two-judge Appellate Division panel refused to reinstate the lawsuit filed by plaintiff Karen Murphy against her former employer, Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

University of Texas Law Compliance Series Offers Holiday Gift for Compliance Professionals

In November, the University of Texas Law School closed the curtain on a unique compliance series designed to teach compliance through basic core tenets. The modules, which aired in September and November, were moderated by one of your columnists.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Rethinking the Harassment Complaint Model

Allegations of sexual harassment and assault have hit the news almost daily over the last several weeks, with fingers pointing at Hollywood “A-Listers,” corporate executives, politicians, journalists, etc., etc., etc.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

5 Accusations From the Jacobs Letter That Could Rock Uber's Legal Department

The letter, unsealed as part of Uber's trade secrets battle with Waymo, packs a serious punch in its accusations.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Judge's Suit Says She Was Harassed Over Hairstyle, Wardrobe

A state Superior Court judge has filed a suit accusing Bergen County's assignment judge of gender discrimination and creating a hostile work environment.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Miami Beach Hotel Mired in Lawsuits Alleging It Owes Money to Former Employees

Hotel Astor is being sued by two former staff members and a former hotel management company.
5 minute read

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