In this latest edition of Litigating Sexual Harassment & Sex Discrimination Cases, Author Aaron B. Maduff has updated 2 new forms, 18 new practice tips, and expanded coverage of a broad range of legal issues and hot topics, including:

Legal Theories of Liability

• The types of evidence the court will consider in support of a claim of sexual harassment/discrimination, and the way the court will analyze that evidence
• The viability of a claim for sexual orientation discrimination under Title VII

Preliminary Matters

• Practical advice regarding your initial meeting with a prospective client (including re: who should be present; whether to charge a fee; and your job at this first meeting)
• Factors to consider in analyzing liability: the "equal opportunity harasser" defense; related federal statutes; state law torts

Discovery

• Rule 26 disclosures and the Mandatory Initial Disclosure Pilot Project (with a sample Order and sample Response)
• Interrogatories to help you gain insight into the employer's alleged affirmative defenses
• The most effective and efficient way to deal with documents during a deposition
• 6 practice-tested tips for handling objections during a deposition
• Defending the employer's deposition

Summary Judgment

• The rubric of proof governing summary judgment in sex discrimination cases

Trial Preparation

• Rule 412 motions

Attorney's Fees and Costs

• Addressing the Johnson factors in your petition for fees, especially the "customary fee charged for such litigation"
• Opposing a motion for attorneys' fees