Jeffrey Campolongo

Jeffrey Campolongo

October 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Ex-Employee and Outspoken Critic of NFL Settles Suit Alleging Racial Inequality in the League

The central issue in Trotter's lawsuit revolved around his vocal criticism of the NFL's diversity policies and his allegations that this advocacy led to his dismissal. He claimed that during league-wide meetings and in various public forums, he repeatedly raised concerns about the NFL's failure to hire more Black coaches, executives and media personnel.

By Jeffrey Campolongo

7 minute read

September 16, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Third Circuit Rules Temporary Back Injury Can Be Deemed Disability Under ADAAA

The hope was that many of the problems in having to prove an actual disability would go away following the amendments to the ADA in 2008 with the advent of the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA).

By Jeffrey Campolongo

8 minute read

August 16, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Heir to Coca-Cola Fortune Tallies Nearly $1B in Workplace Sexual Harassment Verdicts Against Him

Alki David's ventures have often been overshadowed by his extreme legal battles. Over the past decade, he has faced multiple lawsuits, particularly concerning allegations of sexual harassment, assault and workplace misconduct. For his part, David considers himself the self-appointed ambassador for the "wronged" men of the #MeToo movement.

By Jeffrey Campolongo

9 minute read

July 12, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Impact of US Supreme Court's 'Chevron' Doctrine Decision on Employment Laws

In overruling Chevron, the Supreme Court has limited the ability of agencies to leverage their expertise in shaping employment laws.

By Jeffrey Campolongo

7 minute read

June 17, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

NCAA Edges Closer to Being a Professional Sports League With $2.8B Class Action Settlement to Be Dispersed to Student Athletes

A landmark settlement in House v. NCAA was reached whereby the National Collegiate Athletic Association has agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion in past damages for name, image, and likeness as part of the settlement to the Power 5 conferences (Big Ten, Big 12, PAC-12, Atlantic Coast Conference and Southeastern Conference).

By Jeffrey Campolongo and Ashley Dabb

7 minute read

May 21, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Court Rejects Prophylactic Use of Affirmative Defenses, Sanctions Defendant

The ruling serves as a reminder to legal practitioners that pleadings should not be used as a testing ground for defenses but rather as a platform for assertions grounded in existing evidence and legal principles.

By Jeffrey Campolongo

6 minute read

April 19, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

UFC Fighters Battle for Fair Compensation

The clash centers around the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), the premier organization in MMA, and its fighters, who allege they have been shortchanged in terms of pay and benefits.

By Jeffrey Campolongo

6 minute read

March 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Ex-NFL Star and Penn State Fullback Turned Educator Files Lawsuit Alleging Systemic Racism Against School District

Omar Easy's claims paint a picture of a hostile work environment fraught with racial tension, unjust treatment and systemic prejudice. As the case unfolds, it raises critical questions about equity, inclusivity and the challenges faced by leaders of color in educational institutions.

By Jeffrey Campolongo and Scott M. Badami

6 minute read

February 16, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Immigration Judge's Sexual Harassment of Employee Costs DOJ $1.2M

Shortly after the parties attended a Rule 16 conference, and without conducting any discovery whatsoever, the DOJ made a Rule 68 offer of judgment to Escoto. Reading between the lines of the litigation, it was apparent the DOJ did not want to subject Laurent to cross examination and wanted this matter to go away quickly.

By Jeffrey Campolongo

7 minute read

January 19, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Ex-Public Defender's Sexual Harassment Claims Go to Trial Against Federal Judiciary

What if a complaint asserts that a federal judge or member of the judicial staff engaged in the misconduct? Surely that would be prohibited by federal law, right? How can those allegations, which impact upwards of 30,000 judicial employees, be addressed in such a way as to ensure confidence in the process and to protect an employee who believes he or she was discriminated against?

By Jeffrey Campolongo and Scott M. Badami

6 minute read