Section Newsletters

Articles From David J. Fish

When HR Becomes the Problem: A Worker Side Employment Lawyer’s Take on the $11.5m SHRM Verdict By David J. Fish Labor and Employment Law, January 2026 Even though human resources departments are supposed to be the internal guardrails, HR is often the accelerant. A look at the recent jury verdict against the Society for Human Resource Management highlights the importance of HR departments to protect the company and to protect fairness. 
Top 10 wage violations in Illinois By David J. Fish Labor and Employment Law, August 2017 This article will help Illinois lawyers better serve their clients by identifying frequently overlooked wage claims.
Are your clients’ arbitration clauses enforceable? By David J. Fish Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2012   The case of Domin v. River Oaks Imports, Inc., provides a valuable lesson—remember the basic elements of contract law when drafting arbitration agreements.
1 comment (Most recent October 9, 2012)
From the Chair By David J. Fish Federal Civil Practice, September 2007 Dear Federal Civil Practice Committee members:
Proposed electronic discovery amendments to the Federal Rules—If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it By David J. Fish Federal Civil Practice, September 2005 The rules should be left alone. The current rules adequately address documents/data in all forms—including electronic. As technology develops, so will case law. But, creating a one size fits all approach to electronic discovery is dangerous.
Local government Web sites and the First Amendment By David J. Fish Local Government Law, November 2001 Many local governmental bodies now have excellent Web sites that are the equivalent of a virtual village hall. Residents can download permit applications, obtain information about public officials, and even access local ordinances.

Spot an error in your article? Contact Celeste Niemann at cniemann@isba.org. For information on obtaining a copy of an article, visit the ISBA Newsletters page.

Select a Different Author