“Deserve’s got nothing to do with it”

Helping clients understand that what they need is not the same as what their cases are worth

Miles B. Cooper

From Issue: 2014 April

Wait! Is that supposed to be a material fact?

A refresher on the tedious journey through summary judgment in employment cases

Karine Bohbot and Elizabeth Riles

From Issue: 2014 April

To sub in or not to sub in

A review of the questions to be answered before you substitute in as plaintiff’s counsel

Michael Gatto

From Issue: 2014 April

Maximizing emotional-distress damages in employment cases

An expert psychological witness lends credence to claims for emotional distress, in mediation as well as trial

Alexis McKenna

From Issue: 2014 April

Class-action settlement principles to take with you into mediation

How much do they really pay? The details determine the true gross dollar value of employment settlements

Bryan Schwartz

From Issue: 2014 April

“But I don’t want to settle”

When the client’s determination to go forward conflicts with his best interests or your pocketbook

Allison Fairchild

From Issue: 2014 April

Using the NLRA to enforce the rights of non-union employees

The steps to enforce the right to engage in protected activity under Section 7

Scott M. Stillman

From Issue: 2014 April

Profile: Craig Peters

Trial lawyer makes transition from criminal defense look easy because he loves what he does

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2014 April

Experts: Who you need and who you don’t

Going light on experts can cost you at trial; going heavy can cost you, too

William Karns

From Issue: 2014 April

Appellate Reports and cases in brief

Gulliver Schools, a cautionary tale about confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

From Issue: 2014 April