Sanctions Recommended For Opt-In Plaintiffs In FLSA Collective Action

Posted by Todd Dawson on October 14, 2010

"Hey, Judge, You Don't Understand......I Just Wanted The Money!"

About two dozen people who opted into an FLSA collective action in Nevada federal court may soon be reminded that the pinch is usually in the fine print. Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen recommended sanctions against these individuals after they refused to respond to discovery. In fact, these lovable rapscallions apparently enjoy life on the wild side, as they even ignored the magistrate judge's order granting the employer's motion to compel.

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U.S. News names Baker Hostetler Tier 1 Employment Law Firm

Posted by Greg Mersol on October 05, 2010

We just wanted to crow a little bit about our latest press. U.S. News & World Report  recently named Baker Hostetler as one of a handful of "Tier 1" employment firms nationwide. U.S. News also ranked Baker Hostetler a Tier 1 management-side employment firm in both Orlando and in Cleveland, where many of our nationwide class and collective actions are handled. This publication comes on the heels from similarly positive press in Chambers & Partners and Best Lawyers in America.

We greatly appreciate the confidence shown in us by our clients and by other firms, from whose comments to U.S. News made the assessment. Thanks!