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Mandatory Retirement in Law Firms and Other Partnerships

Rosanna Sattler & James E. Kruzer

A recent settlement between New York-based law firm Kelley Drye & Warren LLP and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) compels a second look at mandatory retirement in law firms and other partnerships.

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Unequal Severance Benefits and Discrimination Claims

Kevin C. McCormick

In an interesting published decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has held that an offer of less favorable severance benefits to a female may constitute sex discrimination in violation of Title VII. This article takes a closer look at this case.

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Is McDonnell Douglas in for a Bumpy Ride?

Ralph A. Morris & Alexis M. Dominguez

The long-standing practice of resolving Title VII indirect discrimination claims through summary judgment using the <i>McDonnell-Douglas</i> framework has recently come under fire. This article analyzes the recent ruling that has upset the applecart.

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Tenant Improvement Letters

Travis Siebeneicher

This article outlines some of the major considerations of tenants and landlords in addressing the primary source of pre-commencement default under leases: the tenant improvement letter.

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In the Spotlight: The New York Franchise Act

Rupert M. Barkoff

Both the franchise sales process and the relationship between franchisor and franchisee during the term of the franchise are regulated. Here's what you have to know.

Features

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The Green Shopping Center

Richard J. Sobelsohn

The same argument for building or retrofitting sustainable buildings for commercial properties holds for shopping centers. Here's why.

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Second Circuit Allows Asbestos Claims to Proceed Against Pfizer

Steven B. Smith & Dana Gale Hefter

An in-depth look at why and how the Second Circuit reached its decision on asbestos claims against Pfizer, whose parent company had filed for bankruptcy.

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Pinnacle Airlines' Chapter 11

Max J. Newman

On April 1, 2012, Pinnacle Airlines became the 11th smaller airline to file Chapter 11 since BAPCPA. But this time, there's a difference.

Features

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In Pari Delicto: The Seventh Circuit Gives New Life to Evil Zombies

Brian L. Shaw & Terence G. Banich

A recent decision is critically important to bankruptcy lawyers, particularly those who prosecute and defend causes of action brought by bankruptcy estates and their representatives.

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Verdicts

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

In-depth analysis of a recent ruling.

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