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…
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….
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…
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….
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…
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…
Over the past decade, popular singer Taylor Swift has relied on the services of law firm Venable for a range of issues, from handling a trademark application to warding off plane-trackers. Swift’s relationship with the 900-strong firm can be seen as a reflection of Venable’s client base, which includes high-profile individuals and corporations alike. Venable…
The far-reaching implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard case are beginning to manifest in diverse scenarios. One such occurrence is the formal complaint that America First Legal recently filed against several judges in the Southern District of Illinois. The complaint accuses these judges of practicing ongoing judicial…
Thomas J. Henry PLLC, a notable personal injury firm in Texas, has found itself embroiled in a scandal following allegations by a former office manager who claims she was sexually assaulted by the firm’s CEO, leading to a federal lawsuit. The woman, whose identity remains confidential, has also subsequently accused the firm’s namesake, Thomas J….
SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, has been hit with fresh allegations of sexual harassment. This information comes from a recent report published by Bloomberg law, as seven former employees claim that the organization’s executives discriminated against women, made light of sexual harassment, and terminated workers who voiced their concerns. The same group…
The deeply intertwined spheres of politics and law once again take center stage as deliberation around a case involving former President Donald Trump generates buzz among legal practitioners, analysts, and even notable personalities in the legal field. Amidst this anticipation, one question looms large: Where Is The Decision? With even stalwart legal specialist Neal Katyal…
In the week following ALM’s Legalweek, a series of alarming allegations have overshadowed any achievements or developments from the conference. Claims of explicit sexual harassment have flooded LinkedIn, each more disturbing than the last. They were compiled by Deeanna Fleener, VP of Solution Management at Deloitte, giving a glimpse into the litany of offensive acts…
The Department of Justice has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment by Los Angeles Assistant Chief Immigration Judge Scott D. Laurent, detailed in court files. The assistant in question outlined to the US District Court for the Central District of California that she was accepting the sum, propelling judgment…
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) recently determined that France had infringed upon a woman’s rights in a defamation case where she accused a corporate executive of sexual harassment at her workplace. The court’s judgement in Allée v. France was based on Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which guarantees the…
In response to mounting pressure from a body of U.S. congressional members, the Department of Education has announced a new deadline for the finalization of its latest Title IX regulations. Now anticipated for release in March, speculations are rife on the final shape these regulations might take. The proposed Title IX changes, initially released by…
In a recent move, Edmund Burke has assumed his role as an employment partner at Dentons LLP in Brisbane, Australia. Having built a distinguished record in his field, Burke’s breadth of expertise encompasses a vast terrain, from employee misconduct investigations to discrimination, workplace and sexual harassment, and dismissal cases. According to the official announcement by…
Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, has made another significant addition to its Australian team with the appointment of a second partner this month. The firm has welcomed Edmund Burke, an experienced employment partner, from the Brisbane office of leading Australian firm, Holding Redlich. This move is set to further strengthen Dentons’ position in the…
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) reports that UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, Tomoya Obokata, has warned the UK government about reports of forced labor that may constitute potential breaches of international law. These reports relate to the UK’s seasonal worker scheme, launched in 2019 to counter labor shortages caused by Brexit….
The legal world has always been characterized by its share of intense debates and robust confrontations, but it appears that the intensity has recently escalated beyond verbal exchanges. Recently a defendant lunged at a judge in the courtroom, rendering gavels seemingly insufficient for protection against such physical attacks. Intense litigation can indeed provoke strong emotions,…
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that a trial court judge erroneously voided an arbitration award in a case revolving around the termination of a state trooper accused of sexual harassment. The grievance before the court involved the question of whether the arbitrator’s decree aligned with the terms set forth by the parties’ collective…
As the recent sexual harassment trial comes to a close, a Massachusetts federal judge expressed skepticism about the veracity of the defense’s arguments. The trial involves a former federal defender for North Carolina’s Western District, who allegedly exhibited hostility towards an attorney claiming she was forced out of her position due to sexual harassment. His…
Mark Bennett, a former assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, was recently suspended for transgressing the U.S. Department of Justice’s sexual harassment policy. Several allegations placed Bennett in the midst of controversy, primarily focusing on his actions against an intern. This intern, known as J.S. in court documents, was subjected to inappropriate…
In a recent turn of events, a federal judge suggested that the complaints lodged by former assistant federal public defender, Caryn Strickland, regarding the mishandling of her harassment claim by judiciary officials, appeared stronger than her allegations of gender-based discrimination. The information was disclosed during closing arguments in the courtroom. Caryn Strickland has accused her…
In an intriguing development, a former federal defender, who has alleged that her grievances about workplace sexual harassment were ineffectively handled by the judiciary, has conveyed to a federal judge in Boston that an incisive letter from a senior judge of the Fourth Circuit could serve as a pivotal piece of evidence. This document could…
Mark Bennett, a former assistant U.S. attorney from Ohio has been suspended after being found in violation of the U.S. Department of Justice’s sexual harrassment policy. The violation constituted inappropriate messages and unwelcomed physical behavior towards an intern at his office. The official documents detail the sanctions imposed on Bennett. The Ohio Supreme Court agreed…