Matt welcomes prominent Plaintiff-side lawyer Debra Katz (Katz, Marshall & Banks), to discuss her perspective on 2017 trends and 2018 predictions. Matt and Debbie discuss/debate a broad range of topics including how employers can better avoid sexual harassment in the workplace, the recent attack on confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements and push for more transparency around sexual harassment settlements, an uptick in “family responsibility” litigation, how today’s uniquely-charged climate creates real risks for race, religion and other forms of discrimination litigation, and much more. Debbie also provides practical insights for employers on “what leads people to her office” (HINT: Be honest with employees).

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