News & Developments »

Courts Increasingly Rejecting or Limiting Fee Awards in FLSA Cases

Several courts of appeals have recently started rejecting or limiting plaintiff attorney fees in FLSA cases.

Wal-Mart Prevails Before U.S. Supreme Court in Discrimination Case

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in favor of Wal-Mart in what it called “one of the most expansive class actions ever.”

Supreme Court Establishes New Obstacle for Defense Attorney Fees

The U.S. Supreme Court has added a new hurdle for prevailing defendants seeking to recover attorney fees under 28 U.S.C. § 1988 in multiple-claim suits.

Articles »

Post-Dukes: Employment Class and Collective Action Decisions

By John A. Ybarra and Michael A. Wilder

Courts are now reviewing the merits of putative class claims when evaluating class certification motions and requiring plaintiffs to narrowly tailor their proposed class.

Misappropriating Data to Further a Claim—Theft or Protected Conduct?

By Kevin J. O'Connor

There is an increasing risk that an employee pursuing an employment claim will gain access to sensitive data and turn it over to counsel for use in the litigation.

A HIPAA Privacy Primer for Health-Related Employment Claims

By Laurie E. Martin

Parties and counsel on both sides of health-related employment claims must be familiar with the contours of HIPAA.

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In Memoriam

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of active committee member and former chair John Robinson IV on January 9, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Showalter Robinson, his daughter and son, their spouses, and his grandson.

Employment & Labor Relations Law: Spring 2011

The latest issue of the Employment & Labor Relations Law newsletter is now available.