Employment law litigation continues to be one of the most active fields of the law. These cases can be difficult to resolve, yet it cannot be denied that, ultimately, more than 90 percent of these cases are settled prior to...more
Fifty years ago, in 1967, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was passed by Congress. According to the Department of Labor, it protects “employees 40 years of age and older from discrimination on the basis of age...more
Mediation in Employment Discrimination Disputes Can Serve the Interests of All Parties -
Federal and state laws protect the right of individuals to obtain and hold employment without discrimination. Courts and...more
As most attorneys are aware, the settlement of a class action can be quite complicated. Unlike “one vs. one” cases, class actions involve terms that go beyond simple dollars and cents issues. This is particularly true since...more
Every attorney who works as a litigator knows that litigation is a stressful and often frustrating exercise. Experienced litigators strive to provide the best representation for their clients while attempting to find ways to...more
In May 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the petition for certiorari in Dilts v. Penske Logistics, LLC. The 9th Circuit Dilts decision had reversed the District Court’s determination that the Federal Aviation...more
October 12 kicked off the 2015 ABA Mediation Week. This year’s theme is “Mediation: Successes, Challenges, Trends and the Next Generation: Looking to the past, present and future.” Lawyers and mediators understand both the...more