Category: Blog

Insights on Complex Legal Challenges

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

BlogJan 3, 2013

NYPD Football Cops Found Not Guilty

Two female NYPD officers’ disciplined for tossing football with a young boy while on their post were found ‘Not Guilty’ of misconduct by the...

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BlogSep 7, 2012

The Civil Rights Act of 1964

It was enacted to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans to fully participate in elections and vote, an area where Blacks rights were...

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Age DiscriminationSep 6, 2012

Filing a Discrimination Complaint

Under Federal, State and some local laws, it is illegal to discriminate against an individual for their: • Ethnicity • Skin color, or related...

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BlogSep 5, 2012

The Civil Rights Act of 1866

The Civil Rights Act of 1866 granted citizenship and the same rights enjoyed by White citizens to all male citizens in the United States...

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BlogSep 4, 2012

The First Amendment

The right to free speech is the political right of an individual to express and communicate his or her opinions or views without fear...

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BlogSep 3, 2012

Filing a Discrimination Complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is a government agency that oversees home mortgage lending practices. This department’s main objective...

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BlogSep 2, 2012

New York Civil Service Disqualifications

Those who wish to join the ranks of civil service must first take and pass a civil service examination. Applicants who wish to become...

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BlogSep 1, 2012

Sexual Harassment in the Manufacturing Industry

Sexual harassment occurs when an individual is discriminated against based on his or her gender. Usually, perpetrators of sexual harassment are in a position...

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BlogAug 31, 2012

Race Discrimination in the Agriculture Industry

There are many types of racially motivated behaviors that can take place in the agriculture industry. These behaviors can range from landowners and farmers...

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