Litigation

Business Continuity Plan for the Legal Department

The list of potential business disruptors is long and disturbing, from flooding, tornadoes, and fires to computer viruses and active […]

Massive Slip-And-Fall Scheme Alleged In New York

Five men have been charged in what federal prosecutors in Manhattan say was a massive litigation fraud that involved doctors, […]

Disgraced Chef Harassed Employees, Owner Didn’t Pay Them

A labor lawsuit against chef Mario Batali and restaurateur Joe Bastianich has been settled for $2.2 million. A former busser […]

Does Your Boss Own Your Brain?

If a prospective hire approaches a company with a new business idea, that company’s lawyers must determine when the idea […]

Bankruptcy Professionals $348 Million – Employees $0

When Toys “R” Us tried to refinance about $200 million of its total $5 billion in debt about a year […]

Racketeering Suit Filed Against Bankruptcy Consulting Firm

Well-known restructuring specialist Jay Alix has filed suit under the RICO Act against McKinsey & Company. He accuses the management-consulting […]

Combating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Employers can expect to see an increase in sexual harassment claims and complaints. All claims must be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. Employers should update their policies to clarify…

NDA Ban Can Be Nullified By Complainant

The state of New York has enacted several new laws that address sexual harassment. The prohibition against non-disclosure agreements has […]

$18M Award To Employee Fired After Arrest

A jury found Allstate Insurance Co. liable for $2.6 million in actual damages, and nearly $16 million more in punitive […]

CA Supreme Court Cracks Down On “Contractor” Designation

California ’s state supreme court has made it more difficult for employers to classify workers as contractors. It’s not only companies […]

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