If an employee sues an employer falsely, the employer has no recourse, because it could be interpreted as retaliation

Ms. Pao lost not only on her discrimination claim, she also lost on claim that she was retaliated against

The big problem is the reaction in the media

The tone in the press is supportive to Ms. Pao, even though she was not telling the truth

She was suing for $16 million - her motive was greed

This is not a "victory for women" - it is a loss

The suit makes employers reticent to risk false gender-based accusations

The press promise more sexual discrimination cases in the pipeline, suggesting someone might "get lucky"

Most gender-based lawsuits are never litigated - they are settled for cash

Employers are not going to discriminate based on gender

Gender discrimination is a poor business strategy

This case sends a loud message to employers to avoid the risk of gender based discrimination by avoiding women