Recently by Jeffrey I. Carton
Recent Developments In Defending Hostile Work Environment Claims
Two recent federal decisions this past summer illustrate the significant hurdles that an employee will have to surmount in order to sustain a claim of hostile work environment beyond an employer's summary judgment challenge. In each case, the court concluded as a matter of law that the employee's...
Read MoreSuccessfully Defending Insurance Litigation
Whether providing a defense for assureds pursuant to a liability policy or defending the insurance company itself in a coverage dispute or other claim, the key to a successful outcome is essentially the same. Litigation is serious and costly business. Unfortunately, too many litigations are simply...
Read MoreTen Ways To Reduce Litigation Costs
It is easy to reduce litigation costs without sacrificing quality or compromising results. Most corporations could cut their litigation costs in half without adversely impacting the outcome of any of their litigation matters. This article will specifically identify and address several areas where...
Read MoreSuccessfully Defending Copyright Infringement Suits
The successful defense of a copyright infringement suit is part art, and part science. With the rapid proliferation of mobile devices and Internet sites capable of distributing original, artistic content, the likelihood that creative, for-profit entertainment endeavors will be challenged as...
Read MoreHow To Litigate Successfully: Part V - How To Select Litigation Counsel
Editor's Note: This article is the fifth and final in a series of articles that have appeared in The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel. Choosing the right litigation firm can and often does make the difference between winning and losing. This article (the final installment of our five-part...
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