Non-compete and trade secret litigation inherently involves disclosure of confidential information. Plaintiffs argue that defendants took or used the plaintiff’s confidential information, and they often want the defendants to turn over their files for review. Defendants often complain that the plaintiffs are engaged in a fishing expedition or that they are entitled to review the plaintiff’s files in order to pressure test the trade secret claims. 
Written by Robin Shea
My internet friend and worthy adversary Donna Ballman, an employment lawyer who represents plaintiffs, had a good and sad post this week on AOL this week entitled "Nine Signs of Age Discrimination." The comments were especially depressing, from a number of people who said that they'd experienced age discrimination either in losing their jobs, or in their attempts to find jobs.
Written by Carl Shusterman
In today’s economy, vast numbers of people work for international companies that have offices all over the globe.
These include tens of thousands of foreign-born workers who are employed by companies overseas that have a parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate in the United States.
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I have three daughters who were active in job searching during high school who combed the Kempsville area for a job. They inquired at small stores, franchises, and multiple restaurants – dozens of businesses. As a concerned mom, I coached them as they struggled through the forms. Some online applications asked for personal information that had nothing to do with the job tasks. 
On March 1, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held in 
