2014 June

Articles in this issue:

Protecting whistleblowers: Sarbanes-Oxley’s “Protected Activity” requirement

Responding to bogus defense attempts to unduly narrow the scope of SOX-protected activity

By careful preparation, strategic negotiation and unfailing optimism, most every case can be closed through mediation

For better and for worse, the cases employment litigators must know today

A successful trial lawyer opens up about his struggles with alcohol

How Howell relates to a claimed Medicare reduction on future medical expenses

Applying the rules of contract formation and the unconscionability doctrine

An overview of defamation claims, especially defamation by employers against employees

Medical errors can affect anyone

Geoff Wells