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The Curious Case Of Bobby Brown v. F.L. Roberts
In fiscal year 2008, the EEOC received 2,880 complaints of religious discrimination, up from 1,786 complaints received in 1998. In response to the substantial increase in religious discrimination claims, in July 2008 the EEOC revised its Compliance Manual and published Questions and Answers and Best Practices.
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Performing a Litigation Audit on Your Corporate Agreements
In the event litigation occurs, previously ignored boilerplate provisions may well determine who maintains leverage throughout the case and, ultimately, who prevails. This article discusses the applicable general principles and drafting considerations for some of the most frequently litigated boilerplate provisions.
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Malpractice Suit over Sound Recordings Is Reinstated<br>Counsel Withdrawal Motion Granted
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New Lawyers for MTV in Dispute with Pearlman
The tangled bankruptcy mess created by former boy band impresario Lou Pearlman, currently in prison after admitting he ran a $300 million Ponzi scheme, has left a trail of out-of-pocket investors looking to recoup their losses.
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