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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A recent ruling by a Manhattan judge has opened the door for both the New York attorney general and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to contest parts of a decision that requires the state to disclose unredacted transcripts of certain witness interviews. These interviews were part of the sexual harassment investigation that led to Cuomo’s resignation…
Former Thompson Hine LLP income partner Rebecca Brazzano has issued a rebuttal against the firm’s attempt to dismiss her lawsuit alleging sexual harassment. Brazzano argues that the partners contesting the suit waived their right to challenge personal jurisdiction. This claim hinges on their previous move to compel arbitration without addressing the jurisdictional issue, a strategic…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) faces criticism from the Sports and Rights Alliance, as detailed in a report released on Tuesday, for not adequately addressing or investigating allegations of sexual harassment and violence within the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The report, titled “We Were Only Demanding Justice: Sexual Abuse in Indian Wrestling Federation,” highlights…
Christy Goldsmith Romero, who is poised to become the new chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), has made it clear that she intends to address and eliminate harassment and discrimination within the agency. This comes in the wake of a report by the law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton released in May,…
More than six years after the resignation of former Ninth Circuit judge Alex Kozinski over sexual misconduct, serious systemic issues persist within the federal judiciary. This week, now-former Alaska federal judge Joshua Kindred resigned after an investigation into multiple allegations of sexual harassment within his chambers. The Ninth Circuit Judicial Council documented these allegations in…
A former public defender has announced that a recent reprimand of an Alaska federal judge could support her claims of sexual harassment against the federal judiciary. On Wednesday, the public defender underscored the importance of the Ninth Circuit Judicial Council’s decision, which determined that the judge’s “sexualized relationship” with a clerk did not require intent…
In a recent development from Texas, a judge has been sanctioned after engaging in sexually harassing behavior towards a fellow jurist. The judge testified in court, claiming he was never informed that using sexually charged terms, such as calling someone “babe,” could be interpreted as sexual harassment. This incident highlights ongoing challenges in addressing workplace…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has officially urged Delhi police to cease their ongoing investigation into three journalists associated with the Indian journalism platform, The Caravan. In a recent statement, CPJ emphasized the need for police to focus instead on investigating those who attacked these journalists during the 2020 Delhi riots. Journalists Shahid Tantray,…
A New York state judge has partially dismissed a petition brought by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo seeking dozens of unredacted transcripts of witness interviews. This move comes as part of the state attorney general’s sexual harassment investigation that culminated in Cuomo’s resignation in 2021. The petition aimed to gain access to documents central to the…
In the waning hours of New York’s legislative session, a significant bill aimed at regulating artificial intelligence applications failed to pass the state Assembly. This legislative measure, S.B. 9450, sought to make New York the first state to require AI developers to warn users of the technology’s potential to generate erroneous or inappropriate content. Passed…