May 2009

 One question that frequently comes up is what constitutes "sex harassment."  That has been a very important question in the proceedings against a federal judge.  Judge Sam Kent was sent to jail for 33 months for abusing his position and harassing female subordinates.  Certainly, his actions, groping females, was clearly sex harassment.  But, generally, any…

 One thing many of my clients overlook is that employers really are human.  Yes, they did some terrible things to you and to others.  They have been insensitive or worse, sometimes much worse.  But, often, the employer making decisions in a lawsuit are far removed from the terrible crimes.  Often, the senior manager simply never…

 I have been in the trenches, too long.  II have been representing employees in their struggle for justice and vindication, too long.   After all these years, I tend to look at judges in terms of how they will look at employment lawsuits.  I should be more balanced, but have to admit that I am…