Civil Rights

  • New York Law Journal

    Former NYPD Detectives Claim Lack of Promotion Was Racially Motivated

    By B. Colby Hamilton | September 25, 2017

    Three retired New York City police detectives filed a class action lawsuit against the department and two high-ranking police officials Monday, claiming systemic racial discrimination blocked them from rightful promotions in an elite intelligence unit.

  • New York Law Journal

    Smith v. The State of N.Y.

    By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | September 22, 2017

    Inmate Discipline Immunity Precluded Claim Without Procedural Due Process Violation

  • The Recorder

    Sharp v. County of Orange

    By therecorder | The Recorder | September 22, 2017

    9th Cir.; 15-56146 The court of appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part a judgment and remanded. The court held that a deputy violated an individual’s…

  • The Legal Intelligencer

    Cruz v. Wal-Mart Super Ctr., PICS Case No. 17-1406 (E.D. Pa. Aug. 29, 2017) Leeson, U.S.D.J. (7 pages).

    By thelegalintelligencer | The Legal Intelligencer | September 22, 2017

    Civil Rights Act claim failed where plaintiff failed to plead that defendant was a "public accommodation" under the act, or that he was denied service because his race, color, religion or national origin. Motion to dismiss granted, with prejudice in part and without prejudice in part.

  • Connecticut Law Tribune

    The Importance of Dissent

    By EDITORIAL BOARD | September 22, 2017

    Not long ago, there was a widely televised meeting of all President Trump's cabinet ministers and the highest-ranking staff of the White House. One by one they each heaped lavish praise and adulation on him as if he were some sort of "Supreme Leader." Some went so far as to express profound gratitude for the "blessings" associated with serving him. While an attitude of sheepish subservience might be expected in dictatorial regimes such as North Korea, it was disturbing at best to watch it on display within the upper echelons of the leadership in this country. Perhaps most troublesome is the total lack of regard for the importance of dissent.

  • The Legal Intelligencer

    Secretary of Education Promises to Change Title IX Regulations

    By Catherine Berryman | September 21, 2017

    During a recent appearance at George Mason Law School, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos gave a speech about Title IX regulations that placed virtually all higher education academic ­institutions in limbo. Focusing her speech on colleges and universities, DeVos told the audience that the current Department of Education regulations regarding sexual misconduct adjudicatory processes on campus are unjust, but she did not offer specific guidance as to what it would consider fair.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judge Preserves Suit Challenging NYPD Lawyers' Prosecution of Low-Level Cases

    By Andrew Denney | September 21, 2017

    The protesters allege that, in exchange for adjournments in contemplation of dismissal, the lawyers working the case want them to admit police had probable cause to cite them, thus shielding the department from civil liability.

  • New York Law Journal

    Greater New York Taxi Assoc. v. The City of N.Y.

    By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | September 20, 2017

    Discovery Motion Denied Where Documents Prepared for Legal Advice or Legal Action

  • The Recorder

    F.E.V. v. City of Anaheim

    By therecorder | The Recorder | September 20, 2017

    C.A. 4th; G052460 The Fourth Appellate District reversed a judgment and remanded. The court held that justice would not be served by giving preclusive…

  • Texas Lawyer

    Disciplinary Suit Filed Against Sanctioned Attorney for Alleged Misconduct in ADA Cases

    By Angela Morris | September 20, 2017

    An attorney disciplinary lawsuit is the latest consequence for an Austin attorney whose abusive litigation tactics in disability discrimination cases already brought a $175,000 sanction and three-year ban from Austin's federal court.

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