The 2012 year is finally here and we can put 2011 behind us. But, before we forget the tough year that was, let us not forget the frivolous lawsuits that…
With the number of lawsuits related to the massive oil spill in the Gulf mounting daily, Tampa Bay Online reports that some of many of the high profile companies targeted…
Two non-equity partners laid off from the Düsseldorf, Germany office of Clifford Chance are suing the firm over their termination. The partners were fired as shareholders, but claim they were…
British blawgs are reporting that Linklaters wants to avoid legal action from a former employee let go during a massive redundancy consultation that targeted 400. The firm confirmed that it…
A Scottish employment tribunal has awarded £20,000 in compensation to two former staffers at Garden Stirling. The tribunal rejected claims made by 56-year-old paralegal assistant Linda Bruce, and 52-year-old financial…
Defunct law firm Thelen LLP is telling courts it couldn’t possibly pay its employees accrued vacation, or give 60 days’ notice of impending layoffs. In response to ex-employees seeking damages…
Nine years after a 14-lawyer exodus led to the demise of a prominent bankruptcy firm, the partners left behind are finally getting their day in court. An Essex County judge…
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