Loyola University Chicago is facing its third Title IX complaint, alleging that the institution has “systemically mishandled” sexual misconduct reports. The latest complaint claims that Loyola has demonstrated “deliberate indifference to known acts of sexual assault and harassment for at least the past decade.” For more detailed information, the original report is available here.
International human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW) announced in a news release on Tuesday that Iran has arrested the family members of dozens of protesters who have been imprisoned or killed during the 2022 anti-government demonstrations. These protests, known as the “women, life, freedom” movement, erupted following the death of Mahsa Amini under suspicious…
Article In an effort to enhance protections for federal judiciary employees, Democrats in the House and Senate are preparing to reintroduce a bill designed to address issues related to discrimination and sexual harassment. The proposed legislation aims to extend better safeguards to the approximately 30,000 individuals employed by the federal judiciary. Lawmakers behind the initiative…
Trust plays a critical role in the sustained success of firms, yet it often eludes the quantifiable metrics commonly tracked by corporate departments. Legal departments, being the crossroads where numerous issues are adjudicated, have unique opportunities to either cultivate or undermine that trust. Columnist Rob Chesnut, drawing on his extensive background in legal and ethical…
A high-profile sexual harassment trial against the judiciary has highlighted challenges related to remote proceedings, specifically concerning transcript accuracy. Over two weeks, U.S. District Judge William Young presided from a Boston courtroom, while lawyers and witnesses participated remotely from North Carolina. The trial underscored the difficulties court reporters face in capturing remote dialogue accurately. According…
Legal Article Recent developments in a high-profile sexual harassment trial highlight the challenges of conducting legal proceedings remotely. Errors in transcripts have become a significant issue, raising concerns about the accuracy and reliability of court records in virtual settings. These errors can potentially skew the understanding and outcomes of cases, putting greater emphasis on the…
CasteFiles, a Hindu-American advocacy and educational group, filed a civil rights complaint against New Jersey’s Rutgers University and Professor Audrey Truschke, the group announced Tuesday. CasteFiles asserted that the university has failed to protect students from discrimination as required under Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964. Rutgers University had been advised…
The US Department of Education’s Civil Rights Office (CRO) has reached a resolution agreement with the University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign to address allegations of antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate on campus. This agreement, formed in compliance with the Civil Rights Act, establishes seven specific steps the university must take to ensure it addresses discriminatory…
Protests against President Nicolás Maduro continued on Wednesday, a month after the disputed presidential election of July 28. Opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González initiated demonstrations under the slogan “Acta Mata Sentencia,” which translates to “Vote record kills sentence.” Protests against Maduro’s reelection were not only held throughout Venezuela but also in various…
Francisco Cabada has joined Kaufman Dolowich as a partner in their labor and employment group in Los Angeles, the firm confirmed Wednesday. Cabada brings a wealth of experience in various aspects of employment law, including leave law management, wage and hour compliance, disciplinary performance counseling, reasonable accommodations, and termination procedures, as well as internal complaints…
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has been embroiled in a legal battle involving one of its in-house lawyers, Andowah Newton, who testified about sexual harassment before Congress. Recently, a significant development occurred when the US District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that LVMH cannot compel Newton to arbitrate her job…
As companies strive to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market, expanding family building and reproductive care benefits emerges as a strategic approach. An increasingly significant aspect of this trend involves offering tailored benefits for employees undergoing menopause and perimenopause. The implications of such benefits span across several regulatory frameworks, including the Employee…
A national judicial conduct committee upheld findings that Joshua Kindred, formerly serving as a federal judge in Alaska, had engaged in sexual harassment and fostered a hostile work environment. According to a recent decision by the Judicial Conference’s Committee on Judicial Conduct and Disability, the Ninth Circuit judicial council conducted a “thorough investigation” and provided…
The United Nations Human Rights Office has raised alarms over potential threats to fundamental freedoms in Sri Lanka as the country prepares for its presidential election slated for September 21, 2024. The comprehensive report, issued by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), underscores an array of growing human rights…
Legal News Article A New York attorney who secured a $100,000 judgment for workplace sexual harassment claims the state Assembly’s refusal to cover the cost disregards Public Officers Law. This law indemnifies employees for liabilities incurred within the scope of their employment. Rebecca Mudie, the legislative chamber’s in-house attorney, argued in a letter that it…
The Indian Supreme Court (SC) has formed a National Task Force (NTF) composed of medical professionals following the tragic rape and murder of a 31-year-old female trainee doctor within hospital premises. This decision follows widespread protests and public outrage [Jurist]. While addressing the matter, the SC criticized the state machinery and police for their negligence,…
Employment-related lawsuits have surged in Connecticut’s federal courts. Among the notable cases is one brought by Shakeena Hill, a residential care assistant at a retirement community. Hill alleges she was sexually harassed by a male resident who slapped her buttocks on two occasions. For further details, legal professionals can review the full context here.
Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and an outspoken Iranian human rights activist, has suffered significant violence at the hands of prison authorities in Tehran’s Evin Prison. This came to light after Mohammadi led a protest against the impending execution of 30 political prisoners, including Reza Rasaei, and was met with a violent…
On Friday, the Supreme Court declined the Biden administration’s request to temporarily enforce most aspects of an April 2024 rule under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs, pending the continuation of its appeals. The rule, aimed at expanding protections for transgender students, was blocked…
When Eric Friedrichsen stepped into the role of chief executive officer of e-discovery company DISCO four months ago, he inherited a company that had faced significant challenges. Its founder and longtime CEO Kiwi Camara stepped down amid sexual harassment allegations, and its stock price had plummeted from over $65 at its 2021 public offering to…
British Columbia’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner reported on Wednesday that inequalities are deeply embedded in the province’s justice, health, and child welfare systems, following an in-depth analysis of ten key areas impacting human rights in the province. The report, titled “Rights in Focus: Lived Realities in B.C.,” initiates a series that will produce…
The recent editorial by Above the Law shines a light on the increasing delays in first-year start dates at some regional firms. The phenomenon raises important questions about whether this is an isolated issue or indicative of a broader trend in the legal industry. With economic conditions being volatile, such delays might become more common…
If, after law school, you decide to work at a law firm, on the Hill, at the White House, or for the U.S. Department of Justice, and you are sexually harassed, you might first complain internally to Human Resources (HR). If that fails, you are empowered to sue your employer in civil court under Title…
Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, was acquitted on Sunday in a corruption case by a special court in Dhaka. According to an official from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) speaking to The Daily Star, Yunus, a Nobel laureate, was acquitted by Judge Muhammed Rabiul Alam of the Special Judge’s Court-4 of Dhaka, along with…
By Kelcey Caulder (August 12, 2024, 8:41 PM EDT) — A former law partner of controversial ex-attorney L. Lin Wood on Monday told a Georgia federal jury that social media posts Wood made accusing her and two other former partners of defamation led to widespread online harassment, damage to her professional reputation and threats. The…