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Plaintiff’s Attorney Fee Recovery Slashed in Half Even After Massachusetts Trial Win: A Lesson for Employers

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A Massachusetts jury found that a Boston hospital retaliated against a former employee – but a court ruling just capped the plaintiff’s attorney fee recovery at less than half of what she sought. Why? Because the employer...more

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SCOTUS Ruling Expands Path for Plaintiffs to Revive Dismissed Lawsuits: What Employers Need to Know

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A new Supreme Court decision just made it easier for employees to revive lawsuits they voluntarily dismissed – in some cases, even after the statute of limitations has expired. In Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services, the...more

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How to Protect Your Summary Judgment Win: Employer’s Victory Reversed in Age Bias Case

Motions for summary judgment are among the most important—and efficient—devices for defeating a discrimination suit brought by an employee against an employer. If successful, these motions serve to narrow issues to be...more

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