In the court system, we typically follow the "American Rule" which means that each party to the lawsuit pays their own attorneys fees. In employment discrimination matters (and some others), there are exceptions to that which allow a plaintiff’s attorneys’ fees to be paid by the Defendant-employer if the employer loses the case. But there… Continue Reading
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As American as Apple Pie: “Hottest Wife” Teacher Sues School Board for Due Process Claim
Posted in LitigationLet me preface this post by acknowledging the obvious: This upcoming story is a bit like watching a car wreck. You know you shouldn’t look and it really doesn’t have anything to do with you, and yet you can’t help but stare. The story of a new lawsuit probably doesn’t merit a post, but some lawsuits are just too… Continue Reading
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