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Have Big Jury Verdicts in Discrimination Cases Suddenly Become the New Normal in Iowa?

By Patrick Smith on August 9, 2017
Posted in Litigation and Trials

It’s been a difficult three months for central Iowa employers.   May, June, and July each saw a million dollar plus plaintiff verdict in an employment discrimination lawsuit.    One such verdict in these parts is notable, but three in three months is unheard of until now.  Back in January, we noticed juries in other parts…

What are My Chances of Winning?

By Patrick Smith on November 20, 2009
Posted in Human Resources Compliance, Litigation and Trials

Understandably, this is the most important question a client will ask his lawyer when deciding whether to settle a lawsuit or defend the case at trial.   It is also one of the most difficult things for lawyers to predict.   That’s why jury verdict research is so valuable, and why this post at Manpower Employment …

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