Plaintiffs' Merits Brief Filed In Dukes

As readers of our Blog know, Dukes, et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores is one of the most closely watched cases in years given the stakes for employers in employment discrimination class actions. The oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court is set for March 29, 2011. As the argument date approaches, the case has garnered significant press - even overseas media attention - as the expected ruling is likely to shape workplace litigation for years to come.

This afternoon Plaintiffs filed their merits brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Dukes, et al. v. Wal-Mart [link to Plaintiffs' brief]. In a somewhat unusual move, the consortium of law firms representing Plaintiffs also issued a press release describing the arguments within their Supreme Court submission [link to press release].

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