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A former Thompson Hine LLP income partner can pursue some claims in a lawsuit alleging she faced sexual harassment and a hostile work environment during her time at the law firm, a judge said Monday.

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Lewis Brisbois attorneys must wait two more weeks for their raises after the firm delayed a portion of year-end bonuses.

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