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Federal Courts May Not Be As Hostile For Employment Plaintiffs As Some Perceive

Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Litigation

Some commentators have argued that the federal courts are increasingly hostile to employees who bring employment discrimination claims in federal court. One study, for example, suggested that plaintiffs simply have too many obstacles to overcome in federal court. A new study on summary judgment practices by the Federal Judicial Center suggests that such a perception may be off-center.  (The… Continue Reading