When it comes to understanding the First Amendment, it appears most Americans, even judges such as Amy Coney Barrett, struggle to grasp its parameters and implications. It’s an issue that continues to have significant effects on modern jurisprudence, on levels both prominent, like the Supreme Court, and less so. Moreover, the theme of sexual harassment…
A former recruiter for Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), Sharon Mahn, who was previously dismissed in 2009 on allegations of stealing trade secrets, intends to bring charges of sexual harassment, assault, and abuse of process against her ex-employer in court. This information comes to light from recent bankruptcy filings tied to Mahn’s financial estate. A…
In a split decision, the Ninth Circuit court has ruled that Universities can be held liable under Title IX for off-campus assaults. The ruling overturns a previous panel decision. The significance of this ruling is highlighted by Alexandra Brodsky, a staff attorney at Public Justice in Washington D.C., who argued the case before the en…
The Zalkin Law Firm, a well-known San Diego firm representing sexual abuse survivors across the country, is currently facing a class-action lawsuit. The suit alleges that a data breach by an identified cyber criminal group led to the unauthorized exposure of highly sensitive information from case files. These compromised files reportedly total to a massive…
September 2023 has seen substantial movements in the employment sector, with several noteworthy developments occurring post Parliament’s resumption from its summer recess. Major strides were made in the advancement of workplace rights, particularly in addressing sexual harassment and contract predictability. In a significant transposition, proposals centered around preventing sexual harassment at work received priority, thus…
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), has filed a lawsuit against the AMZ Manufacturing Co., a Pennsylvania electroplating, painting, and assembly business, alleging the company violated federal law by subjecting female employees to a hostile work environment. According to the filing, the EEOC contends that multiple male co-workers and many managerial employees were responsible…
With a significant shift in board accountability taking place within contemporary corporate governance, a new regime is rolling out to address sexual harassment in the workplace. Incorporating challenges and strategy changes, boardroom agendas are molding to accommodate these compliance programs. As noted on JDSupra, it’s a sentiment that bears worth repeating: The bolstering of anti-sexual…
In a recent case that has drawn much attention, an Iowa lawyer is arguing for the unusual idea that sexual harassment should be protected under the First Amendment. Specifically, this dispute revolves around a controversial prison rape joke, which the lawyer in question insists had no sexual intent. More details on this case can be…
The legal community and workplace environments are gradually transitioning back to a five-days-a-week in-person schedule, yet, unfortunately, the complexities of workplace interactions and behavior have also returned to the foreground. An escalating scenario involving Iowa lawyer Reuben Neff outlines the serious repercussions potentially associated with unprofessional and disrespectful conduct during workplace interactions. According to a…
Several crucial reminders and lessons related to harassment prevention are recently being revisited due to the news involving pop sensation Lizzo. Among these are not only the common misunderstandings regarding sexual harassment but also the persistent incidence of claims, debunking the notion of their rarity. Despite seeming to be obvious, it’s notable how perpetually pertinent…
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Interventional Pain Management Associates (IPMA) and Baxter County Regional Hospital, alleging violation of federal law. The organizations, which operate as an integrated enterprise in the city of Mountain Home, Arkansas, are claimed to have wrongfully fired an employee for participating in an…
Julia Rix, a former corporate lawyer at Polsinelli, has filed a $20 million sexual harassment lawsuit in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. This legal action comes after Rix alleges she was sexually harassed over the course of her two-year tenure at the firm by two senior shareholders. According to the lawsuit, they…
In a clear statement about the severity of sexual harassment in the corporate environment, a former partner at the Polsinelli law firm has initiated a $20 million lawsuit. The claim challenges the implicit toleration such issues have often seen in the past, emphasizing that preemptive admissions of misconduct are no safeguard against legal proceedings. Insider…
Former FTC Commissioner and ex-law professor at George Mason University’s ASS Law, Joshua Wright, who had filed a $108 million suit against Elyse Dorsey, a partner at Kirkland & Ellis, and Angela Landry, a counsel at Freshfields, is facing a counterclaim. The accusations against Wright are that he engaged Dorsey and Landry in sexual relationships…
A high-profile sex harassment suit has been launched in the Washington, D.C., Superior Court by a former equity shareholder of Polsinelli PC. The ex-firm attorney is seeking a total of $20 million in damages. Detailing her experiences within the suit, the former equity shareholder has raised allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation. The litigant paints…
Julia Rix, a former equity partner at the Polsinelli law firm, has filed a significant lawsuit against the firm and two senior partners, Gabriel Yomi Dabiri and Dov H. Scherzer. In the lawsuit, Rix alleges that she was a victim of persistent sexual harassment over the course of her time at the firm. The lawsuit…
A recent attempt to mediate a settlement has failed in a sexual harassment suit lodged against the federal judiciary by a former North Carolina public defender. Following this unsuccessful mediation, it appears the case will now proceed to trial. The plaintiff asserts that her claims of due process and equal protection were violated, which will…
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a lower court’s grant of qualified immunity to the University of Iowa and its officials. The lawsuit was initiated by a graduate student, anonymously named as John Doe in proceedings, who was expelled on charges of sexual assault and sexual harassment. The student sought to challenge…
When the Australian parliament passed the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation bill late last year, it introduced an innovative requirement for employers termed as “Positive Duty”. According to the new provisions, employers are not only expected to respond to incidents of sexual harassment and discrimination at the workplace, but also take proactive steps towards preventing…
A significant incident occurred recently within the world of soccer that has brought attention to the persistent issues of workplace harassment. This situation involved Luis Rubiales, who recently resigned from his position as the president of the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF). Rubiales was embroiled in controversy after he was accused of kissing a woman’s national…
Last week, Gunderson Dettmer made headlines due to allegations that its summer associates attended a night club that employs scantily clad go-go dancers for “atmosphere.” This incident, however, is not about a few rogue attorneys forcing a party as it appears. The recent uncovering of certain events suggests that this was an officially sanctioned trip,…
The U.S. Department of Education is facing a delay in finalizing the new version of Title IX regulations due to a record number of public comments. The department had aimed to complete the task by October, but this target appears unattainable now. The proposed changes focus on enhancing the protections for students who have experienced…
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has lodged a lawsuit against Prestigious Placement and Spinnaker Management Group, alleging that these entities, both operating as joint employers, breached federal civil rights law. According to the charges, the companies subjected female employees to a sexually hostile work environment. The EEOC, as the federal agency tasked with…
Former FTC Commissioner Joshua Wright, currently under scrutiny for numerous allegations, was reported to have prestigious George Mason University’s “ASS Law” under considerable controversy. Wright is also said to own up to many of the accusations made against him in his ongoing defamation lawsuit against his accusers. The burning question remains, however, how is academia,…
In a recent litigation development, Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, a highway construction company with an incorporation base in Delaware, is facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over allegations of sexual harassment at one of its North Carolina construction worksites. The case revolves around serious allegations brought forward by a female truck…