Cheraw, South Carolina residents have lost everything, they said, because their homes and properties have been ruined by a toxic mess that was pushed onto their land during the 22 inches of rain that flooded their area of the Carolinas during Hurricane Florence. One couple, George and Catherine Martin, want to sell their house and property, but … [Read more...]
Judge Overturns Health Coverage Ban ‘Unhinged from Reality’
Student and Employee Win Lawsuit Challenging Wisconsin State Transgender Health Coverage Ban Alina Boyden, a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Shannon Andrews, an employee at the University have won a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on their behalf challenging Wisconsin’s ban on insurance … [Read more...]
Harvard Defends Admission Policy In Closing Arguments Of Bias Trial
According to a report by Reuters, on Friday, Harvard University defended its admissions policies against a group accusing it of discriminating against Asian-American applicants in the closing arguments of a trial that could alter the role of race in US college admissions. The case in federal court in Boston has reportedly pitted the University … [Read more...]
Study Finds Race, Gender Bias Still Prevalent in Legal Profession
Like most American institutions, the legal community is still struggling with a centuries-long legacy of racism and sexism. For the longest time, the legal profession was – quite literally – a boys' club. Even today, the very top firms are still dominated by white men. And as Faulkner once wrote, “The past isn't dead. It isn't even past.” This … [Read more...]
Chicago Struggles to Implement Consent Decree
Massive Police Department Reforms Opposed by Federal Government, Police Unions On October 20, 2014, a 17-year-old African American named Laquan McDonald was fatally shot by Chicago Police Office Jason Van Dyke. Initially, the police department claimed the shooting was justified because the teen had been erratically brandishing a knife. However, … [Read more...]
Can Civil Litigation Help Curb Human Sex Trafficking?
Human sex trafficking has the dubious distinction of being one of the fastest growing crimes in the world – as well as one of the hardest to stop. But a new, somewhat unusual legal strategy is showing great promise in fighting a terrible industry. Instead of focusing on criminal prosecution, victims are filing civil lawsuits. How can civil … [Read more...]
New Lawsuit Seeks Financial Damages for Immigrant Children Separated from Their Families
When the details and consequences of the Trump Administration's draconian family separation policy were reported this summer, Americans recoiled from the sight of children forcibly separated from their parents. Polls found that nearly two-thirds of respondents opposed these policies, a remarkable figure in such a polarized age – though a strong … [Read more...]
New York Enforces Landmark #Me Too Legislation Including Ban on Nondisclosure Agreements and Mandatory Arbitration
One year ago, on October 15, 2017, the #Me Too movement went viral following the October 9th firing of Harvey Weinstein from his media empire, Miramax. Women across the country shared stories on social media of workplace sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault. Kevin Spacey, Mario Batali, Charlie Rose, Matt Lauer, Al Franken, and … [Read more...]
Is the Criminal Justice System Racist? Data Overwhelmingly Says “Yes”
When examining racial bias in the criminal justice system, two seemingly conflicting ideas begin to emerge. First, the vast majority of police officers are not racist. They are decent people wanting to help protect the communities they serve. At the same time, people of color generally have more frequent and more severe interactions with law … [Read more...]
On Trial: Harvard Accused Of Discriminating Against Asians
Reuters reports Harvard University is set to face trial on Monday over accusations that it discriminates against Asian-American applicants in a closely watched lawsuit that could influence the use of race as a factor in college admissions decisions. The non-jury trial before a Boston judge pits the Ivy League school against Students for Fair … [Read more...]
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