Philippe Weiss was quoted December 17 in "Steps employers can take to prevent the office holiday party from becoming an HR nightmare," a CNBC.com story on what employers can do to throw a great and memorable employee party, but still guard the company against liability from bad behavior. Weiss said that many companies invite spouses for common-sense reasons, as they can act as the 'better half' that tempers the worst instincts and inclinations of their mates. You can read the full article here.

Philippe Weiss was quoted by Bloomberg BNA on December 14 in "Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman Show Wrong Way to Party at Work" on the shenanigans that happen in the new comedy film “Office Christmas Party,” which are not that far-fetched. Weiss said that January 1 through January 30th is always fertile ground for lawsuits that result from the December parties.

Philippe Weiss was quoted in a Corporate Counsel story, "Party Till You Drop—Or, Till You Get Sued," on December 14, on the kind of holiday pranks that result in not-so-funny real-life legal penalties that some general counsel know all too well. Weiss advises companies to avoid such mayhem by planning ahead to reduce the risks.

Philippe Weiss was quoted in a story “Heading to the company holiday gathering? Party like it’s your job on the line” by the Omaha World-Herald on December 11 on how this year’s holiday company party forecast calls for more revelers and more bubbly. Weiss said that once you post something on social media, you become your own instant news outlet. You can read the full article here.

Philippe Weiss was quoted by the Daily Journal on December 9 on how holiday cheer can quickly turn sour when office parties devolve into bacchanalian affairs. In the story "The liability risks surrounding office holiday parties can be staggering," Weiss said that liability risks surrounding end of year events can be staggering.

Philippe Weiss was quoted by SHRM in a December 9 story “How to Survive Your Office Holiday Party” on how rides home, limiting alcohol, and providing activities can limit bad behavior and liability. Weiss said that companies should remind employees, in writing, of the company's policies on harassment as well as the dress code. You can read the full article here.