HNRK won summary judgment for the defendant employer, a major French utility, dismissing a sex discrimination suit brought by the former head of its Washington, D.C. representative office. Catherine Gaujacq v. Electricite de France, etc.,No. 05-00960 (D.C.D.C., August 21, 2008).

HNRK partner Randi May was quoted in the New York Law Journal's "The Back Page" Column on August 1, 2008.  The column, featured the views of several employment lawyers on the phenomenon known as "Desk Rage."  As courts and state legislatures take action to address workplace abuse, Randi told the Law Journal that she recommends the inclusion of behavioral standards in employee manuals and periodic training to address this issue.