In employment litigation in federal court (let’s leave state court out of this discussion — it’s a whole different animal), filing a motion for summary judgment is seen by employers as their last, best chance to win a case before the matter is sent to a jury. After all, if the court grants the motion,… Continue Reading
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Summary Judgment in Employment Cases is Alive and Well in District of Connecticut (At Least With Judge Bryant)
Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, LitigationA few years ago, there was lots of debate among attorneys about whether summary judgment was still a disfavored remedy in employment discrimination cases in federal court. (For those readers unclear what "summary judgment" is, the Wikipedia entry is a pretty good start and George’s Employment Blawg has a nice post about how to best prepare… Continue Reading
Avoiding Retaliation Claims – How Much Time to Wait After a Claim is Filed to Take Action
Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, LitigationDo you like tricks or treats? Depending on your perspective, you’ll either find something to like or dislike about a decision just issued by the District Court of Connecticut. Judge Vanessa Bryant — who has been busy issuing decisions and posting them online seemingly every few days — granted a summary judgment motion by an… Continue Reading
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