Sexual Harassment – Page 6

Law.com

Former Deacons Partner Stefano Mariani Wins Legal Battle as Sexual Harassment Claim Discontinued and Anonymity Order Lifted

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

A legal proceeding involving former Deacons partner Stefano Mariani has seen a notable development. The sexual harassment case, previously brought against Mariani by Jennifer Baccanello, a foreign lawyer at Deacons, was recently discontinued by the claimant. District Court Judge Harold Leong also lifted the Anonymity Order that had been granted to Baccanello during the case….

The American Lawyer

Judge Lifts Anonymity of Ex-Partner in Deacons’ Sexual Harassment Case as Defamation Allegations Arise

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

In a significant development, a judge has lifted the anonymity of an ex-partner involved in Deacons’ ongoing sexual harassment saga. This decision comes as the former partner now faces defamation allegations. The case initially drew substantial attention when the allegations were first made public. However, recent legal maneuvers have redirected focus to the former partner’s…

Bloomberg Law

Cozen O’Connor Fortifies Boston Office with Veteran Employment Lawyer Walter Foster

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Labor and employment law firm Cozen O’Connor has recently expanded its Boston office with the addition of Walter Foster as a shareholder in its national labor and employment department. With over 30 years of experience in employment law, business litigation, municipal law, and pension law, Foster brings a wealth of expertise to the firm. His…

Law360

Boston Health Department Settles Harassment Case, Averting High-Stakes Trial

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

A legal showdown has been narrowly averted in Boston, as a former health department employee reported she had reached a settlement regarding her harassment claims against the city and her ex-boss. This settlement has precluded what would have been a high-stakes trial, with a roster of prominent individuals slated to testify, a federal judge among…

Law360

Boston Federal Judge to Testify in Unprecedented City Health Department Harassment Case

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

In an unusual turn of events, a senior federal judge in Boston is expected to testify in a sexual harassment case involving the city’s health department. The decision arrived from a state court as part of a case brought forward by a former city employee. The employee alleges that she was sexually harassed by an…

Jurist

Global Midwife Shortage: One Million Urgently Needed to Prevent Maternal Deaths

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

In a recent statement from the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, UN Population Fund Agency (UNFPA), the global community was alerted to the risk of a worldwide shortage of about one million midwives. This announcement was made in observance of the International Day of the Midwife. Midwives play a crucial role in health…

Bloomberg Law

Moses Singer LLP Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit with Former Partner

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

New York-based law firm Moses Singer LLP and a former partner, Megan Daneshrad, who claimed that she was unjustly terminated after asking for workplace accommodations due to pregnancy have agreed to a settlement, as indicated by recent court documents. Daneshrad is reported to have submitted a letter expressing that both parties had arrived at a…

Above the Law

Megan Thee Stallion Enlists High-Profile Legal Representation Amid Lawsuit Controversy

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

Embroiled in a lawsuit with her former photographer, Emilio Garcia, Megan Thee Stallion has sought legal representation from Quinn Emanuel’s Alex Spiro. The Houston native’s work relationship with Garcia, who joined her team in 2018, has come under scrutiny in a case that emphasizes the often blurred boundaries in the entertainment industry. Garcia alleges an…

Bloomberg Law

Derek Smith Law Group Faces $81,439 Sanction for “Bad Faith Misconduct”

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

On April 24, 2024, it was ruled that Derek Smith Law Group PLLC was correctly sanctioned with an order to pay $81,439 in attorney’s fees to an opposing party. The sanction was upheld by a federal appeals court, saying that the firm, particularly an attorney named Johnmack Cohen had participated in “bad faith misconduct.” The…

Bloomberg Law

Marshall Dennehey Welcomes Employment Law Expert John P. Mueller as Shareholder

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

In a recent move that signifies a significant addition to the Marshall Dennehey’s legal team, John P. Mueller is now a shareholder within their employment law practice group. Based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Mueller earlier occupied his days working assiduously in the firm, making significant strides in his career. In a statement released by…

Law.com

Chicago Suburb Mayor Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Assault Cover-Up

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

A lawsuit filed against Tiffany Henyard, the mayor of a Chicago suburb, asserts that her former assistant was drugged and sexually assaulted by Andrew Holmes, a trustee for the Village of Dolton. The incident was alleged to have taken place during a work-related trip to Las Vegas for a conference which Henyard was also attending….

Law360

Federal Judge Recommends Ellenoff Grossman Suit Shift to State Court

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

A lawsuit involving Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP, launched by a former associate of the firm, should be reverted to state court, according to a recommendation from a New York federal judge. The ex-associate accuses the firm of dismissal due to her raising concerns about instances of sexual harassment. The judge’s advisement is based on…

Law360

Major Lindsey Lawsuit Shifts to Arbitration Amid Growing Trend

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

A recent lawsuit raised against legal recruitment firm Major Lindsey & Africa LLC by a former employee, alleging sexual assault, will now head to arbitration, following the decision of a judge in New York state. The Law360 reported yesterday. This development comes amidst a growing trend of sexual harassment cases increasingly being adjudicated through the…

Bloomberg Law

Legal Recruiting Firm Major Lindsey & Africa Facing Allegations of Discrimination and Blackballing

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

Major Lindsey & Africa, one of the country’s leading legal recruiting firms, is facing allegations that it “blackballed” a Black female associate. These claims were lodged in a complaint filed in a Maryland District Court. The plaintiff is Gita Sankano, who previously sued her ex-employer, law firm Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, for discrimination. The current…

LawSites

Legal Tech Firms at Loggerheads over Million-Dollar Stock Options and Harassment Claims

Pieter Gunst2 years ago06 mins

A latest twist in apparent dueling lawsuits in the legal tech arena has emerged. Just last week, we reported on a lawsuit filed by legal tech executive Silvia Diaz-Roa in a U.S. District Court in Manhattan. As per Diaz-Roa’s claim, her former employer owed her over $1 million in stock and, further, she had been…

Above the Law

Trump Club Settlement Excludes Lawyer Alina Habba, Leaving Her Exposed to Potential Lawsuits

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

Alina Habba, the lawyer who represented former President Donald Trump, has recently found herself in a precarious position — thrown under the bus, so to speak, by Trump’s Bedminster Club. The club settled an out-of-court sexual harassment claim with its former server, Alice Bianco, which included a non-disclosure agreement and a far from generous settlement…

Above the Law

California Judge Misconduct Case Sheds Light on Ethics and Professionalism in Legal Profession

Pieter Gunst3 years ago04 mins

While the gavel and robes of a judge still command respect in the legal profession, instances of judicial misconduct highlight the ongoing significance of ethics in this esteemed role. Notably, the case of Gregory Kreis, a Humboldt County Superior Court judge in Northern California, reflects this ongoing necessity for professionalism. The California Commission on Judicial…

Law360

Seton Hall Whistleblower Alleges Sham Probe into Sexual Harassment Claims

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

In legal news, Seton Hall University’s former president has recently amended a whistleblower complaint against the school, alleging major misconduct initiated by past board chair, Kevin Marino, a noteworthy figure in the criminal defense circuit. The complaint lodged accuses the university of carrying out a false investigation into sexual harassment allegations. While specifics of the…

Law360

Second Circuit Grapples with Reviving Law Clerk’s Sexual Harassment Case

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

The Second Circuit Court is grappling with the complexities of a sexual harassment case involving a former New York law clerk. This case has returned to the spotlight as the clerk is striving to have her case revived, following a lower court’s refusal to revisit its initial decision to dismiss the suit. A hearing between…

Law360

Thompson Hine Faces Lawsuit Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

Pieter Gunst3 years ago01 mins

Thompson Hine LLP, a prominent law firm, is the latest in the sector to face discrimination allegations. A former income partner has filed a pro se lawsuit in New York federal court, alleging she experienced sexual harassment by a senior partner in the firm’s New York office. The lawsuit also claims the plaintiff faced retaliation…

Jurist

India’s NHRC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of West Bengal Human Rights Violations

Pieter Gunst3 years ago04 mins

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India took suo moto cognizance earlier this week of human rights violations reported in West Bengal. Suo moto cognizance is a significant performance of the NHRC’s powers, allowing it to independently initiate cases without them having to transit through traditional legal processes like a formal complaint or petition….

Bloomberg Law

Venable Enhances Labor and Employment Practice with Partner Kathryn T. Lundy

Pieter Gunst3 years ago01 mins

Venable has reported a new addition to its labor and employment sector with Kathryn T. Lundy becoming a partner at the law firm’s New York location. Notably, Lundy brings her expertise in litigating high-stakes disputes, including but not limited to sexual harassment and discrimination, wage and hour violations, breach of contract and restrictive covenants as…

Law360

Cordell & Cordell Seeks Early Win in Lawsuit Alleging Paralegal Misconduct and Harassment Reports

Pieter Gunst3 years ago01 mins

Cordell & Cordell, a prominent family law firm, has petitioned a federal judge in Kansas to rule in their favour in a lawsuit brought forward by a former paralegal. The ex-employee alleges that she was subjected to mistreatment and subsequent dismissal from her position following reports she had made of sexual harassment within the firm….

ABA Journal

Legalweek Conference Marred by Sexual Harassment Incidents: Industry’s Reckoning

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

The New York Legalweek technology conference last week was marred by numerous reports of sexual harassment and assault. Information about these incidents spread rapidly on social media platforms, prompting the event’s sponsor to issue a statement in response. Legalweek, a high-profile event in the legal industry’s calendar, was intended to be a forum for intellectual…

Jurist

Malaysian Federal Court Rules State Sharia Laws Unconstitutional, Upholding Supremacy of Federal Constitution

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

The Malaysian Federal Court recently declared a number of state Sharia laws in Kelantan as unconstitutional. After a petition from lawyer Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid and her daughter, Tengku Yasmin Natasha Tengku Abdul Rahman, the court ruled that certain sections of the Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019 were not in line…