The purpose of this article is to help the practitioner preserve his or her favorable trial verdict against allegations of juror impropriety. To that end, Part One herein identifies some of the most common juror-related pitfalls, and provides strategies for countering the allegations and tactics that could give rise to a new trial.
January 30, 2013Christiana Jacxsens and Daniel I.A. SmulianLease negotiations and the resulting renovations or moves represent a highly sensitive management issue. Here's what you need to know.
January 30, 2013Elizabeth Cooper and Tom DoughtyResist the February blahs by taking a moment to focus your well-intentioned energies and reaffirm your goals. Here's how.
January 30, 2013Debra FormanThe 2012 American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) includes an increase in individual tax rates for high income levels, a permanent patch for the alternative minimum tax, an extension of the gift and estate tax exemption, and extension of certain expiring provisions.
January 30, 2013Richard Stieglitz and Martin ArkingTwo California employment attorneys are bringing a pregnancy discrimination suit against a lawyer who also happens to be the daughter of a California Supreme Court justice.
January 30, 2013Scott GrahamA federal judge in the Middle District of Pennsylvania has approved a $20.9 million settlement in a wage-and-hour class and collective action against Rite Aid Corp.
January 30, 2013Gina PassarellaIt is essential that franchisors know, or at least can predict to some extent, in what circumstances they may be held vicariously liable for the acts of their franchisees and their franchisees' employees. This article explains why and how.
January 30, 2013Gary S. Kessler and Philip G. McNicholasIn an interesting published decision, 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.
January 30, 2013Kevin C. McCormick

