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Court puts claws in ‘cat’s paw’

Wally Northway — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 06:00:01 +0000

A decision recently rendered by the U.S. Supreme Court opens employers to liability for discriminatory employment practices in a theory that up until the ruling had gained little traction in the higher courts. Now, human resources managers need to be aware that the “cat’s paw” liability theory has been deemed constitutional and holds broad implications [...]

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Baker Donelson attorneys, practices honored

MBJ Staff — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 06:00:05 +0000

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C., is pleased to announce that the 2010 edition of “Chambers USA” will recognize 63 Baker Donelson attorneys as leading practitioners in 19 practice areas. In addition, Chambers USA will recognize the firm’s health law practice as a leading national practice, and will name 18 of the firm’s practice [...]

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