Legal Analysis

Insights on Complex Legal Challenges

Strategic perspectives on civil rights, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, police misconduct, retaliation, and institutional accountability.

Courtroom Arguing About Title VII
BlogJul 25, 2024

Ninth Circuit Ruling Expands Understanding of Title VII Hostile Work Environment Claims

Introduction The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently delivered a significant decision in Okonowsky v. Garland, addressing the scope of Title VII of the...

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Latinx Female Ready to File Suit
BlogJul 24, 2024

Legal Commentary on Espinoza v. CGJC Holdings LLC d/b/a Joe and Pat’s Pizzeria and Restaurant et al.

Introduction The case Espinoza v. CGJC Holdings LLC d/b/a Joe and Pat’s Pizzeria and Restaurant et al. underscores the pervasive workplace discrimination and retaliation...

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BlogJul 24, 2024

Federal Courts May Award Damages for Judicial Misconduct

Introduction A recent report recommends that United States federal courts award monetary damages for workplace misconduct within the federal judiciary. This suggestion addresses the...

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AI Applicant Screening Software
Age DiscriminationJul 23, 2024

Legal Commentary: AI Hiring Discrimination and Workday Lawsuit

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring processes has become increasingly prevalent, promising efficiency and objectivity. However, a recent lawsuit against Workday, a prominent provider...

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Jane Doe lawsuit against Fox Corporation
BlogJul 23, 2024

Legal Commentary: Fox Corp Sued for Alleged Retaliation Against Security Director Reporting Sexual Assault

Introduction Fox Corporation is currently embroiled in a significant lawsuit following the alleged retaliatory termination of a security director, Jared Rasmussen, who reported a...

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A professional graphic illustrating the Barnes v. Train case in 1974
BlogJul 20, 2024

How Sexual Harassment Laws Have Evolved For 40 Years

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a significant issue that affects employees’ well-being and productivity. Over the years, laws and regulations have evolved to...

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A training session with in-person attendees around a conference table and remote participants visible on a large screen in a video call
BlogJul 20, 2024

Sexual Harassment: What is it and how can we stop it?

Sexual harassment involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. It can occur in...

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Workplace Retaliation
BlogJul 17, 2024

How to Recognize and Combat Workplace Retaliation: A Legal Guide

Brief Overview: Workplace retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for engaging in legally protected activity, such as filing a complaint about discrimination...

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A serious female police officer confronting injustice within her agency
BlogJul 17, 2024

East Hampton Officer Fights Back: Files New Retaliation Charges Over ‘False’ EEOC Position Statement

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Eric Sanders, Esq., of The Sanders Firm, P.C., announces Police Officer Andrea M. Kess has filed a Charge of Discrimination...

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