The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) is altering the landscape of workplace dispute resolution by extending its reach beyond purely sexual harassment allegations. Recent developments indicate that the federal statute, originally meant to combat the confidentiality of arbitration in sexual harassment cases, is now interpreting its scope to encompass…
In a significant turn of events, plaintiffs’ attorneys are leveraging the Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 to challenge arbitration efforts by major digital platforms Roblox and Discord. These cases highlight growing concerns over child exploitation in online environments, where these platforms are widely used by minors. The Act,…
Recent developments within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have sparked a wave of concern and confusion among legal professionals and employers across the United States. The EEOC’s decision to rescind its previous guidance on workplace sexual harassment has prompted discussions on the implications for businesses and their compliance efforts. The EEOC chair clarified that…
A former female associate has filed a lawsuit against Blank Rome LLP, alleging that the firm failed to “appropriately respond” after she reported being sexually assaulted by a male colleague. The suit contends that the firm’s inaction violated its duty to provide a safe working environment. Blank Rome, a prominent law firm with a history…
Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, has faced intense scrutiny over his financial and personal ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Central to this scrutiny is Black’s engagement of Epstein for tax and estate planning services, resulting in payments totaling $158 million between 2012 and 2017. This relationship has led to multiple legal challenges and investigations….
Gretchen Carlson, the former Fox News anchor, is making headlines once again by voicing her concerns over a federal judicial nominee in Louisiana. Carlson, known for her influential role in advocating against the use of forced arbitration in sexual harassment and assault cases, has expressed dismay over the nominee’s previous comments on arbitration, suggesting an…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is currently deliberating the contours of the term “sexual harassment” within the context of a significant legal challenge. This arises from an anti-arbitration statute aimed at providing employees the ability to sue in court for claims of sexual harassment and assault, bypassing the mandatory arbitration agreements…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently rescinded guidance from the Biden administration that broadened the interpretation of “sex” under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to encompass sexual orientation and gender identity. This policy change is notable and potentially contentious, affecting how federal workplace discrimination laws may be applied in the…
The Fourth Circuit Court recently turned down former assistant public defender Caryn Devins Strickland’s request for a rehearing of her sexual harassment lawsuit against the federal judiciary. Her legal team had withdrawn shortly before her bench trial, a move she argued was improperly sanctioned by the district court. The order from the appellate court judges…
The ex-Managing Partner of a prominent U.S. law firm’s London office is currently under investigation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) following allegations of sexual harassment. The firm itself initiated an internal investigation upon receiving complaints and subsequently reported its findings to the SRA, which is now actively seeking testimony from individuals who may possess…
Polsinelli, a prominent law firm, has concluded a sexual harassment lawsuit initiated by a former partner. This legal resolution follows allegations that underscored ongoing challenges within the legal industry related to workplace culture and gender equality. As reported by Bloomberg Law, the specifics of the settlement remain confidential, but it brings closure to a contentious…
The complex legal landscape surrounding workplace harassment continues to evolve, as shown by the recent development in the case involving a former equity shareholder at Polsinelli PC. The attorney agreed to dismiss her lawsuit, which alleged sexual harassment by two former partners, following proceedings in Washington, D.C. federal court reported on November 7, 2025. The…
A federal appeals court recently upheld the dismissal of a case involving allegations of sexual harassment and disability bias by a court reporter. The plaintiff had sought a trial, claiming that her employer failed to intervene in harassment she experienced from judges and attorneys, and retaliated against her complaints by firing her. In the decision,…
The Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct has publicly reprimanded a municipal judge for making sexual remarks directed at children and expressing wishes of sexual violence toward them. The Commission also noted that the judge exhibited racial bias from the bench. This case is part of a broader pattern of judicial misconduct in Texas. For…
An actor from the first “Terrifier” movie has initiated legal proceedings against the filmmakers, alleging that she is entitled to potentially millions in unpaid royalties. Filed in a California federal court, the lawsuit claims the actor faced sexual harassment and unsafe working conditions during production, notably being coerced into performing a nude scene without her…
The recent ruling by a D.C. federal judge has placed a spotlight on Polsinelli PC and two of its former partners. The court decided against allowing the law firm to trim or compel arbitration in a significant sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit initiated by a former equity shareholder. This decision will allow the $20 million…
In a recent legal development, a federal judge has rejected a motion by a prominent law firm to dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former associate. The decision underscores the judiciary’s commitment to addressing workplace harassment claims within even the most influential legal institutions. The case has attracted significant attention due to the…
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has recently issued a decision in Bivens v. Zep, Inc. that significantly alters the legal landscape regarding employer liability for sexual harassment perpetrated by non-employees. This ruling diverges from the established negligence standard, introducing a requirement for plaintiffs to demonstrate that an employer intended for the harassment to occur….
In recent legal proceedings, Jessica Warren, the former General Counsel of TransDigm, a company valued at $75 billion, has alleged that her termination was a retaliatory act following her whistleblowing activities. Warren claims that her dismissal came on the heels of reporting multiple sexual assaults within the company and raising concerns regarding potential antitrust violations….
In a notable decision from a Texas federal court, an email was excluded from a sexual harassment lawsuit involving senior figures once associated with the Texas Attorney General’s Office. The suit is aimed at the founders of a law firm established by former high-ranking attorneys from the office of Ken Paxton, the current Attorney General….
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a decision in favor of the judiciary in a notable case concerning a former public defender’s allegations of sexual harassment. Caryn Strickland, the former Assistant Federal Public Defender, had filed a claim suggesting that Anthony Martinez, her supervisor, along with others, exhibited deliberate indifference to her complaints…
The Supreme Court of India recently declined to hear a petition that aimed to extend the country’s workplace sexual harassment legislation to encompass political parties. This move comes amid growing calls for greater accountability within political structures. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Vinod Chandran, determined that the issue was…
A former paralegal at Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky PC is contesting the firm’s motion to dismiss her lawsuit, which alleges she endured racial discrimination and sexual harassment during her tenure. In a filing with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the plaintiff, an Afro-Latina woman, asserts that her detailed allegations warrant…
The legal landscape in cases involving arbitration clauses saw a change this week as a New York federal court reversed an earlier finding regarding a former LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton in-house lawyer, Andowah Newton. The court previously determined that Newton acted in bad faith by trying to amend her legal complaint to sidestep arbitration….
Recent legal actions spearheaded by two former top deputies of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton highlight serious allegations of misconduct within the upper echelons of Texas’s legal administration. According to a complaint filed with the state bar and a federal lawsuit, Paxton’s deputy is accused of tampering with witnesses amid the Attorney General’s impeachment proceedings….