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Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

Modest $120 Award Created Right to Recover Deposition Costs

We’ve written frequently on ways that parties can recover their costs of suit — particularly deposition-related costs — at the conclusion of civil litigation. Costs related to deposition transcripts used at trial, deposition...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Considerations for the Shifting of Attorney’s Fees Associated with Unsuccessful Claims

One of the questions often asked when a client is either considering bringing a lawsuit or when they are on the receiving end of a lawsuit is whether they can recover their attorney’s fees and costs if they win. While...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Second Circuit Approves Offers of Judgment in FLSA Cases

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On December 6, 2019, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals held that judicial approval is not required for offers of judgment to settle Fair Labor and Standards Act (“FLSA”) claims made pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil...more

White and Williams LLP

Third Circuit Affirms Six-Figure Award Against Employees in FLSA Case

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A recent Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision serves as an important reminder for “prevailing parties,” even employers in wage and hour matters, to seek certain costs incurred as part of litigation. In Camesi, et al. v....more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

Two Recent FLSA Decisions Bring Good News to Employers

As 2018 came to a close, a pair of federal court decisions provide much needed guidance on two thorny wage and hour issues that are being increasingly litigated nationwide under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In one...more

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You May Not Have to Pay Attorney’s Fees in Some FLSA Cases

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If you have ever had to defend against a lawsuit under the FLSA, you probably know that attorney’s fees awards often far exceed the value of your employee’s claims. This is especially true in collective action cases, which...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

California Employment Law Notes - July 2016

Employer Is Entitled To Recover $4 Million In Attorney's Fees From EEOC - CRST Van Expedited, Inc. v. EEOC, 578 U.S. ___, 136 S. Ct. 1642 (2016) - The EEOC filed suit against CRST (a trucking company) alleging...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Prevailing FLSA Defendant May Recover Costs From Unsuccessful Plaintiff

Last month’s CRST decision by the U.S. Supreme Court raised hopes for employers seeking to recover attorneys’ fees from the EEOC after prevailing in litigation against the agency. Last week, the Eighth Circuit Court of...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

California Employment Law Notes - May 2016

Employee Who Needed To Assist Disabled Son Could Proceed With "Associational Disability Discrimination" Claim - Castro-Ramirez v. Dependable Highway Express, Inc., 246 Cal. App. 4th 180 (2016) - Luis...more

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