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May 29, 2007 |

Underpaid Workers Are Filing Lawsuits in Increasing Numbers

In recent years, low-paid workers around the country have filed a growing number of lawsuits seeking back wages from bosses they say failed to pay the minimum wage or overtime. The complaints cover a wide range of industries, but most share a common trait: They involve immigrants who have become bolder about going to court to demand their proper pay, regardless of their legal status. And the increase might not be due to more violations, but to more attorneys specializing in wage and overtime disputes.
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May 10, 2012 |

Dewey Hit with WARN Suit as Partner Departures Suggest Merger Didn't Take

Dewey & LeBoeuf's days are numbered, as more partners defected Thursday for Baker Botts, Clifford Chance, Mayer Brown, Orrick, Patterson Belknap, and a spin-off boutique. Plus, the struggling firm found itself hit with its first WARN suit, and federal regulators moved to take over its underfunded pension plans.
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Second Circuit Stumped by Starbucks Tipping Claims
Publication Date: 2012-10-23
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A Second Circuit panel punted on Tuesday on the fate of two purported wage class action suits brought by Starbucks employees, leaving it to New York's highest court to figure out who should be able to share in customer tips.

January 21, 2010 |

Accolades

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law last month held its annual awards reception at Debevoise & Plimpton honoring individuals and firms for their pro bono and civil rights work. Jerome J. Shestack, president of the International League for Human Rights for 20 years, was presented the Lloyd N. Cutler Lifetime Achievement Award. Also, Sidney Kess, a New York accountant and attorney, was awarded the 2009 Hartman Axley Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils at the organization's 46th annual conference.
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October 20, 2008 |

Diversity in Action: Commitment

A firm's actions speak to the depth of its determination.
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March 16, 2007 |

Age Bias Suits on the Rise With Older Employees Working Longer

Baby boomers have triggered a new wave of age bias lawsuits, creating a host of legal challenges for employers that may not even be aware that discrimination is going on in the workplace. Employment attorneys say the surge in age bias lawsuits is mainly due to the fact that a large part of the work force is getting older, staying healthier and choosing to work longer. Recent court decisions have given plaintiffs more legal ammunition, and employers -- including some law firms -- are landing in court.
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March 16, 2007 |

Age Bias Suits on the Rise With Older Employees Working Longer

Baby boomers have triggered a new wave of age bias lawsuits, creating a host of legal challenges for employers that may not even be aware that discrimination is going on in the workplace. Employment attorneys say the surge in age bias lawsuits is mainly due to the fact that a large part of the work force is getting older, staying healthier and choosing to work longer. Recent court decisions have given plaintiffs more legal ammunition, and employers -- including some law firms -- are landing in court.
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Goldman Loses Bid to Shake Proposed Bias Class Action
Publication Date: 2012-07-18
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Holding his nose, a federal judge in New York struck class claims for injunctive and declaratory relief from a high-profile sex discrimination case against Goldman Sachs. But the defense team from Paul Hastings and Sullivan & Cromwell still failed to wipe out the proposed class action.

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