New York University (NYU) has reached a settlement in a federal antisemitism lawsuit brought by Jewish students, as announced in a joint statement issued on Tuesday. NYU juniors Bella Ingber, Sabrina Maslavi, and Saul Tawil filed the lawsuit on November 14 in Manhattan federal court, accusing the university of fostering an environment of antisemitism and…
A Fort Worth trial judge has been issued a public warning and ordered to attend demeanor and sexual harassment instruction. The decision by the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct found that the judge “engaged in a pattern of sexually harassing conduct” toward a fellow judge. For further details, including insights from the commission’s findings,…
In a recent decision, the Employment Court of New Zealand has mandated that the University of Auckland compensate Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles with NZ$20,000 for the public harassment she endured over her COVID-19 pandemic commentary. The court found that the university breached its contractual obligations to protect Professor Wiles’ health and safety. The court’s judgment,…
The former Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leader of Armstrong Teasdale, Sonji Young, has filed a lawsuit against the firm, alleging that she was unjustly terminated for having an overly neat desk. This peculiar justification for her dismissal came from the firm’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Julie Paul, who reportedly stated that Young’s tidy desk…
A recent incident in a Philadelphia suburb has drawn national attention as it marked the first-known TikTok mob attack orchestrated by middle school students against their teachers. The New York Times reported that eighth graders at Great Valley Middle School created at least 22 fake TikTok accounts impersonating approximately 20 teachers in offensive ways. The…
As Eversheds Sutherland celebrates its 100-year anniversary, US Managing Partner Mark Wasserman highlighted adaptability as a crucial factor in the firm’s longevity and success. Reflecting on the firm’s history, Wasserman emphasized the importance of evolving with changing times to navigate events such as the Great Depression and the recent pandemic. “I think it’s been our…
By Madison Arnold (July 5, 2024, 4:46 PM EDT) — A Rutgers Law School student is seeking sanctions against the university in a New Jersey state court for proceeding with disciplinary measures against him. The student argues that the actions, which include allegations of defamation, bullying, intimidation, and harassment, contravene a protective order issued in…
A California appeals court has affirmed a previous finding that a personal injury attorney’s aggressive actions toward another attorney were merely “annoying” and did not rise to the level requiring a permanent restraining order. The court clarified that for behavior to be deemed harassment and warrant such an order, it must be “seriously annoying.” To…
The European Commission has unveiled a new initiative aiming to regulate virtual worlds and Web 4.0, structured around the Digital Decade policy programme objectives. While virtual reality (VR) has been familiar primarily through gaming environments, it has taken on new dimensions with the introduction of the Metaverse. This immersive virtual reality not only offers recreation…
During her quarter-century as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, Sandra Day O’Connor, LLB ’52 (BA ’50), was in the majority or plurality of countless high-profile decisions and wrote landmark opinions in polarizing cases dealing with abortion, affirmative action, and military confinement, among other hot-button issues. But Stanford Law School Professor Jeffrey L….
A Manhattan judge has confirmed LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc.’s $490,000 arbitration award against a former legal executive for alleged contract violations. However, enforcement of the payment is on hold pending the resolution of related sexual harassment and retaliation claims. For further details, please refer to the article by Rachel Scharf on Law360.
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, a giant in the luxury goods market, will have to wait to receive nearly $490,000 awarded to it in a previous arbitration dispute with a former in-house attorney. The delay comes following a ruling by New York Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Schecter, who put the award on hold pending the…
Roberta Kaplan, the well-known trial lawyer who successfully represented writer E. Jean Carroll in her high-profile lawsuits against former President Donald Trump, is set to launch a new boutique law firm alongside three former prosecutors. Kaplan is departing Kaplan Hecker & Fink, a firm she co-founded seven years ago, to establish Kaplan Martin. The new…
George Mason University (GMU) intends to comply with a request from the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chair Virginia Foxx (R-NC), who recently demanded further details related to allegations against former law professor Joshua Wright. Wright has been accused of leveraging his academic influence to engage in inappropriate relationships with young female…
Russia’s foreign ministry announced Tuesday its decision to ban 81 EU media outlets from broadcasting in Russia. This move comes as a direct response to the EU’s prior sanctions against specific Russian media outlets, which were accused of disseminating propaganda. Russia contends that the targeted EU-based media outlets have been spreading false information about the…
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Friday urged the Nigerian authorities to release and drop the charges against journalist Precious Eze Chukwunonso, the publisher of the privately owned outlet News Platform. Chukwunonso has been in detention for nearly three weeks following a complaint related to his reporting. Muthoki Mumo, CPJ’s Africa Program Coordinator, has…
Northern Ireland LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers A recent report by Rainbow Refugees NI and Law Centre NI highlights the alarming prevalence of homophobic abuse experienced by LGBTQ+ asylum seekers in Northern Ireland. According to the report titled “We are getting hurt,” 78 percent of respondents encountered homophobic abuse or violence within or around their asylum accommodations….
Corporate retreats have long been an essential component of business culture, promising a mix of team-building, strategy sessions, and—often implicitly—some degree of off-the-record behavior. Designed to foster camaraderie and innovation, these retreats beg the question: how much of what happens there should indeed stay there? Retreats often serve as a stage for critical conversations that…
In this week’s corporate legal news, two significant legal battles have emerged. Workers have filed a new lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that the company has not adequately addressed racist behavior and sexual harassment in its California factories, despite facing similar allegations in previous lawsuits. Additionally, the former head of AIG’s Legal Operations Center has lost…
In May, Sullivan & Cromwell unveiled a new, stringent vetting process aimed at excluding candidates involved in “pro-terrorist groups and other similar activities.” The policy has been met with criticism for appearing to equate pro-Palestinian activism with terrorism. This initiative includes scrutinizing student participation in campus organizations that might oppose certain geopolitical stances, a move…
Amnesty International has called upon the Government of Namibia to ensure the safety of LGBTQ persons in anticipation of a significant High Court decision. The High Court is set to rule on June 21 in a case involving laws from the colonial era that criminalize same-sex conduct, specifically sodomy and unnatural offenses. This case, Dausab…
In a manifestation of civic discontent, Nairobi’s streets became a battleground as hundreds of Kenyans protested against the government’s contentious Finance Bill. Demonstrators flocked to the Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, voicing their opposition to a bill that proposes, among other measures, the taxation of cancer treatment, sanitary pads, and diapers. The Finance Bill…
Tesla faces a new lawsuit filed in Alameda County Superior Court, with accusations of creating a “racially hostile work environment” at its electric vehicle manufacturing facilities in Fremont and Lathrop, California. The complaint, brought forward by both current and former employees represented by Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team and Law Brothers, alleges that African American,…
Sullivan & Cromwell has indicated that it may withdraw financial support from law school student groups unless they explicitly oppose harassment, particularly in light of recent Pro-Palestine protests on campuses. The New York-based law firm reached out to around 50 student organizations earlier this year, including affinity groups at Yale Law School and New York…
Francesco “Fran” DeLuca has rejoined Ogletree Deakins as an employment law shareholder, adding significant expertise to the firm’s Boston office. DeLuca, who also will be contributing from Providence, Rhode Island, returns to Ogletree from Epstein Becker & Green. His practice spans a wide array of labor and employment matters such as discrimination and harassment, wage…