Legal News

Attorneys at 40 of 52 "Employers Counsel Network" Law Firms Named Among Best in U.S.
National Network advises and represents employers in workplace-related legal issues and disputes.

Connie Smith Named Executive Director of the Employers Counsel Network
National network advises and represents employers in workplace-related legal issues and disputes.

Are partners 'employees'?
The protections of the employment discrimination statutes apply only to "employees." But it isn't always clear whom that category includes.

What to Do When the Boss Is Accused of Wrongdoing
Defending against an employment suit never is a comfortable experience for in-house attorneys. And that discomfort is multiplied one hundred times over when it's the boss who has been accused of wrongdoing.

From a juror's perspective
It is incumbent on you to avoid irregularities in the documents and testimony you present in your defense. What follows are some employer do's and don'ts considered from a juror's viewpoint.

Legal discrimination in four letters: BFOQ
Can discrimination be legal? The short answer is yes.

Employment consultants: friend or foe?
The way your consultant presents himself at deposition, the way he responds to heavy cross-examination, and the knowledge he has or doesn't have can and will have an impact on your company's credibility at trial. Choose wisely.