Human Resources and in-house counsel, please consider this a legal "consumer report." Remember - we offer a "no legalese" guarantee, or your money back!

My fellow employment lawyers, is that Rule 12(b)(6) motion really necessary?

I've spent this week reviewing federal and state labor and employment law decisions for a Bar Association program I'll be presenting at the end of the month. I have been astounded at the number of motions to dismiss that don't seem to have achieved anything for the employer except an unnecessary bill.

So, for you employers out there, here is a summary of the two main types of pretrial dismissals, including the advantages and disadvantages, compared with trial.