National law firm Cordell & Cordell is facing a trial over allegations from a former paralegal that she was terminated due to her kidney condition and her complaints about sexual harassment by an attorney at the firm. The US District Court for the District of Kansas has mostly denied summary judgment in the case, citing…
Ogletree Deakins has welcomed Jason Plowman as a shareholder in its Salt Lake City office, as announced on Monday. Plowman brings extensive expertise in employment litigation, addressing issues such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour matters. He has handled cases involving single-plaintiff lawsuits, as well as class actions, collective actions, and multi-plaintiff litigation….
Algerian boxer and Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint citing aggravated cyber harassment amid an ongoing gender debate that has garnered widespread online abuse. The complaint, filed on Saturday with the anti-online hatred center of the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office, aims to pinpoint the perpetrators behind what Khelif’s lawyer, Nabil Boudi,…
The Court of Appeals (CA) Special 7th Division of the Philippines has overturned a previous order by the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to revoke the certificate of incorporation for the news website Rappler. This decision, described by Rappler as a “vindication after a tortuous eight years of harassment,” affirms that the SEC acted…
In a highly charged and candid ruling, Judge William Young, a senior judge of the US District Court of Massachusetts and a Reagan appointee, delivered a scathing rebuke of a recent Supreme Court decision in a sex discrimination case. Young’s criticism centers on the Trump v. United States decision, where a six-member majority allegedly “eschewing…
An Ohio pension fund equipped with substantial experience in litigating cases involving sexual misconduct has been appointed to lead the consolidated litigation contesting the $21.4 billion merger between World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE) and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This decision was handed down by Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster of the Delaware Chancery Court on…
A Justice Department employee group is urging President Joe Biden to issue an executive order mandating all federal agencies to implement robust measures for addressing sexual harassment and misconduct complaints within their workforce. The DOJ Gender Equality Network, a group representing 1,500 agency employees, highlighted the persistent nature of this issue, describing it as a…
Ever wonder how much coffee gets consumed at a week-long legal tech conference? Well, with ILTACON, the annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association, set to convene this weekend in Nashville, organizers plan to serve some 1,500 gallons of the caffeinated brew. Organizers hope this year’s ILTACON will set an attendance record, with 3,906…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) appealed on Tuesday for the immediate release of 12 detainees, including the brother of Batte Urgessa, a political opposition member assassinated in April 2024. HRW condemned the murder and the arbitrary imprisonment of those associated with Batte as a violation of fundamental human rights. Batte Urgessa, a prominent critic of Ethiopia’s…
A US federal judge on Tuesday ruled that key parts of a lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination can move forward. The lawsuit was filed in January by a recent graduate of the Harvard Divinity School, Alexander Kestenbaum, alongside Students Against Antisemitism, Inc. (SAA), an advocacy group….
Germany’s Justice Minister Marco Buschmann has issued a stark warning to German citizens regarding travel to Russia, highlighting increasing concerns over safety and human rights abuses. Speaking to a local magazine, Buschmann advised against any travel to Russia, stating that safety in the country has been compromised for a long time. His comments come on…
Thompson Hine LLP has moved to dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former attorney, asserting that the claim does not sufficiently demonstrate a connection between gender bias and the workplace conflicts experienced during her employment. The firm made this argument in a recent filing with a New York federal court. For more details…
A Massachusetts federal judge has refused Harvard University’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses the institution of failing to protect its Jewish students, potentially violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The case, initiated by Kasowitz Benson Torres on behalf of Students Against Anti-Semitism, Inc. and other Harvard Jewish students, claims that the…
The political landscape in Venezuela has been further destabilized as the Public Ministry initiated a criminal investigation into prominent opposition leaders Edmundo González and María Corina Machado. Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced the investigation, which alleges that the opposition figures engaged in multiple offenses, including the usurpation of official functions, dissemination of false information,…
The American Bar Association (ABA) unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday urging state admission authorities to eliminate questions pertaining to applicants’ experiences of sexual violence and harassment during the bar admission process. This move is aimed at fostering a more supportive and equitable environment for candidates seeking licensure as attorneys. The resolution reflects a growing…
Harvard University will have to contend with a federal civil rights complaint accusing it of neglecting instances of antisemitic harassment directed at Jewish students following Hamas’ attack on Israel. This development comes after a ruling by a Boston federal judge on Tuesday. The complaint asserts that the university failed to adequately respond to the reports…
The New York State Fashion Workers Act introduces significant protections for fashion industry professionals, such as models and other creatives, while imposing stringent regulations on model management companies. This legislation, which Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is expected to sign, aims to address long-standing issues of exploitation in the fashion sector by requiring written consent from…
A report into New Zealand’s criminal justice system, published by a coalition of justice and human rights organisations on Monday, revealed multiple accounts of abuse, discrimination, and alleged human rights violations by police and corrections staff between June 2022 and March 2024. The report, which analysed 62 complaints received by Aotearoa Justice Watch (AJW), highlighted…
Ever wonder how much coffee gets consumed at a week-long legal tech conference? The annual ILTACON, organized by the International Legal Technology Association, offers a revealing glimpse. Set to convene this weekend in Nashville, the event’s organizers are preparing to serve a staggering 1,500 gallons of the caffeinated brew. This year’s ILTACON aims high, with…
Manhattan litigator Roberta Kaplan is strengthening her new litigation boutique, Kaplan Martin, by adding former colleagues from her previous firm. The firm announced Thursday that Christopher Le Coney and D. Brandon Trice have joined as partners. Both lawyers transitioned from Kaplan Hecker & Fink, where they were involved in complex litigation in counsel roles. Roberta…
Judiciary employees filed 17 complaints against federal judges from fiscal 2020 through 2022, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) examining efforts to address workplace misconduct within the judicial branch. Allegations included abusive conduct, religious discrimination, and discrimination and harassment based on pregnancy. These complaints were made under the Judicial Conduct and…
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith has reached a settlement with Robert Lofton, a former partner who sued the firm for discrimination. Lofton, a California labor and employment attorney, alleged that the firm engaged in a “campaign of harassment, discrimination and retaliation” following complications from a medical procedure in December 2022, which led to multiple emergency…
Mergers and acquisitions entail more than just strategic business planning; they bring significant employment law considerations to the forefront. When companies undergo changes in ownership or structure, it is essential to scrutinize the rights and obligations of employees. Employment diligence becomes a key component in ensuring that such transitions are successful and legally sound. Employment…
The California Supreme Court on Monday revitalized a race bias lawsuit filed by a long-serving employee of the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office. The core of the case revolves around a singular instance where a co-worker allegedly used a racial slur, which the Court determined could indeed be severe enough to constitute a hostile work…
A US federal court on Wednesday halted the implementation of the Department of Education’s Final Rule which aimed to extend protections against sex discrimination to LGBTQ+ students in six states. This legal decision arises from a lawsuit filed by Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, aiming to prevent these revised regulations under…