Representing Plaintiffs in Title VII Actions, Third Edition
offers you a wide array of legal tools for mastering the basic theories, case
management methods, discriminatory practices, class actions, dispositions, and
remedies in this vital area of the law. Written in clear, concise language,
this unique resource includes a wealth of updated information on
Title VII
cases, including:
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Summary judgment
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A greatly expanded discussion of jury trials
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A groundbreaking chapter on religious discrimination
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A section on race and national origin
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An important chapter on choice of forum
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An expanded discussion of sexual harassment litigation with an explanation of
new decisions from the Supreme Court
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Extensive analysis of damages and the preserving of damage awards
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And more.
Representing Plaintiffs in Title VII Actions also discusses and
analyzes cases that illustrate the use of expert witnesses, showing you how to
prepare and present those witnesses to your best advantage. Representing
Plaintiffs in Title VII Actions allows you to acquire the expertise
you need to build and win your Title VII case.
Representing Plaintiffs in Title VII Actions has been updated to
include:
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New chapters on attorney's fees/costs and ethical issues in representing
plaintiffs
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Supreme Court coverage: new case discussion including Thompson v. N. American
Stainless, LP; Staub v. Proctor Hospital; AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion; Fox
v. Vice; Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes; Perdue v. Kenny A. ex rel. Winn; and
Rent-A-Center, West, Inc. v. Jackson
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Religion discrimination: coverage of case now before the Supreme Court,
Hosanna-Tabor Church v. EEOC, 597 F.3d 769 (6th Cir. 2010), cert. granted, No.
10-553 (U.S. March 28, 2011)
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New discovery topics including plaintiffs' use of social networking
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Discussion of emerging issues in the law of mixed-motives causation
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Thorough coverage of Title VII protected categories, including reasonable
accommodation for religion and equal pay based on sex
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Consolidated discussion of harassment - all Title VII protected categories
covered in one chapter
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Procedural guides - getting through the EEOC and getting into court, and
dealing with dispositive motions once you're there
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Chapter 1. DISPARATE TREATMENT (EXCLUDING HARASSMENT)
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Genuine Issues and Indirect Evidence: The McDonnell Douglas Approach
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Genuine Issues and Direct Evidence
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The Seventh Circuit’s Approach
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Genuine Issues and Non-Determinative Causation
Chapter 2. PROTECTED GROUPS
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Race and Color
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National Origin
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Religion
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Sex
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“Plus” Discrimination
Chapter 3. HARASSMENT
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Elements of a Title VII Harassment Claim
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Basis for Liability
Chapter 4. RETALIATION
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Retaliation
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Other Federal Retaliation Remedies
Chapter 5. GETTING THE CASE THROUGH THE EEOC
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EEOC Remedies in Disputes Involving Non-Federal Employment
Chapter 6. GETTING THE CASE INTO COURT
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Timely Filing of Suit
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Exhaustion of EEOC Remedies
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Other Obstacles to Entry
Chapter 7. DISCOVERY AND ADMISSIBILITY ISSUES
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Defendant’s Discovery of Records from Plaintiff’s Earlier, Later, and Current
Employers
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Other Evidence Relating to Liability
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Other Evidence Relating to Damages
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Miscellaneous
Chapter 8. JURY ISSUES
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Jury Questions in Title VII Cases
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Jury Selection
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Closing Arguments
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Sample Jury Questionnaire
Chapter 9. DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS
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The Standards for MJS and JMOL on Appeal
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The Reeves Exception
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The Prima Facie Case at Summary Judgment of JMOL
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Affidavits in Opposition to Summary Judgment
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Reconsideration of Summary Judgment
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Substitute Reasoning to Sustain Summary Judgment or JMOL on Appeal
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JMOL Considerations
Chapter 10. DISPARATE IMPACT
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Disparate Impact Details
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Other Issues
Chapter 11. CLASS ACTIONS
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Initial Considerations
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Class Certification
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Pattern or Practice
Chapter 12. TITLE VII REMEDIES
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Equitable Relief
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Compensatory and Punitive Damages
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Interest
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Taxability of Remedies
Chapter 13. FEES AND COSTS
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Prevailing Party
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Setting a Fee Award
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Setting a Cost Award
Chapter 14. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
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Title VII Coverage and Administrative Exhaustion
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Suit Filing by Federal Employees
Chapter 15. CASE SELECTION, RETAINERS, AND INFORMAL INVESTIGATIONS
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Case—and Client—Selection Considerations
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Investigating the Case
TABLE OF CASES
TABLE OF STATUTES AND RULES
INDEX
