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News & Insights
March 1, 2017
Sage R. Knauft

Supreme Court hears arguments on proper review of EEOC subpoena decisions

Partner Sage Knauft was quoted in Reuter’s Westlaw Employment Journal, where he offered analysis on the case before the Supreme Court, McLane Co. v. EEOC. The Supreme Court heard arguments on February 21 on whether...
March 1, 2017

“Black Box” or Not? Supreme Court Confronts Racial Bias in Jury Deliberations

Courts nationwide generally treat the jury room as a “black box,” meaning inquiry into jury room discussions is not, in most states, permitted. Jurors can discuss their feelings after the verdict if they want to, but no...
March 1, 2017
Laurie E. Sherwood

It May Be Legal, But Proceed With Caution

In the November 2016 election, California joined an increasing number of states in legalizing marijuana. Although California law previously permitted use of marijuana medicinally, Proposition 64 made it legal for individuals
February 25, 2017
Charles T. Sheldon

Walsworth Partner to Speak at Perrin Asbestos Conference

Walsworth Partner Charles T. Sheldon will be speaking at the upcoming Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference, hosted by Perrin, on March 6-7 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Chuck will be a...
February 24, 2017
Dee Cohen Katz

Walsworth Partner Dee Cohen Katz to Present at 2017 CLM Annual Conference

Walsworth Partner Dee Cohen Katz will be a speaker on a panel, “Let’s Dance – Moving Beyond Diversity and Toward Inclusion in the Legal Industry” at the CLM Annual Conference on March 29-31 at the Gaylord Opryland...