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New York Law Journal

$3.5M Awarded in First Pair of Revenge Porn Cases Tried Under NY State Law

The New York law that formed the basis of the cases brought by Jamaica residents Kimberly Facey, an attorney, and Danielle Lawrence, a business student, has been in effect since 2019 but had not previously been tried in the state's courts.
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International Edition

Long-Simmering Case Against Chiquita Nears Trial

Blank Rome is set to defend the banana grower against allegations that its payments to a right-wing militia aided and abetted murders in Colombia.
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New York Law Journal

Understanding Website Surf-By Accessibility Lawsuits in New York

Eric Lanter of Offit Kurman discusses New York ADA website accessibility lawsuits. Court dockets are ballooning in New York with these types of "surf-by" cases. The article addresses five strategic tips for businesses to protect themselves and reduce exposure and liability.
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New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Blind Drummer Lacks Standing to Assert ADA Claims Over Music Instrument Website

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors. 
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Law.com

'This Is a New Demand on Universities': Title IX Regulations Add Protections for LGBTQ Students, Sexual Assault Victims

"We may find in the courts that the battle is playing out more than we have seen in the past because, obviously, this is a new demand on universities and how they approach that may differ. That is always fodder for litigation, and for good reason," said Cori M. Smith, an associate and member of Reed Smith's higher education team.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Test Case Against Motels Delayed Amid Human-Trafficking Prosecution

The suit names as defendants Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Red Lion Hotels Corp., and Motel 6 Corp., among others. The defendants argue that the suit fails to establish they participated in a "venture" under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, or that they benefited, knowingly or otherwise, from a TVPRA venture.
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Law.com

Student Files $4.32M Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Antioch University for Retaliation Against DEI Policy Criticism

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.
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New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: SLAPP Suit Lacks Legal Basis; Media Firm, Journalist Entitled to Fees

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors. 
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New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: New York State Agency Lacks Duty to Enforce ADA Compliance for Western District Courthouse

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.
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The Recorder

A Fumble for Bumble? Class Action Claims the Dating App Discriminates Against Heterosexual Women

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.
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