Patricia Pryor published the article "Putting out the Fire Created by Ricci" in the September 2009 edition of The Employment Law Strategist. 
 
The Supreme Court's decision in Ricci v. DeStefano creates a legal quagmire for employers who use tests and other standard selection criteria for hires, promotions,  layoffs or compensation decisions.  This article explores how employers and litigators can navigate the issues created by the Supreme Court's decision and even use Ricci to their advantage.