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Court Allows Intermittent FMLA Case to Continue

Many people associate the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) with extended absences to welcome a new child or deal with a serious health situation within one’s family. Often, that Read More

Pregnancy Discrimination Case Leads to $185,000 Settlement

Despite recent legal gains, women who are expecting a child still face mistreatment at works. Sometimes, pregnant women experience a hostile work environment or are denied the time off they Read More

Victims of Overtime Violations Receive $225,000 from Ambulance Service

Ambulance workers are literal life savers. On any given shift, they can face intense pressure to perform their job effectively under the most adverse conditions. Emergency medical technicians never know Read More

KeyBank Pays Nearly $8 Million in False Claims Act Case

Even though we’re approximately six years beyond the first time most Americans heard of the COVID-19 virus, the ripple effects of the pandemic are still being felt. Of course, the Read More

Florida AG Says Starbucks’ Diversity Policies Constitute Illegal Quotas

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts once wrote that “the best way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of Read More

Whistleblower Alleges Hospital Hid Key Emails

Though nearly everyone uses email and other forms of digital communication, maintaining an inventory of what we send and receive is often haphazard. In most cases, this just presents a Read More

Commodity Whistleblowers Take Home More than $1.8 Million

Fraudulent practices in the commodity market can lead to unjust gains and losses in the millions of dollars. Given the complex nature of this fast-moving field, it can also be Read More

Anti-DEI Group Alleges that Publisher’s Policies Violate the Law

Over the past couple of decades, companies throughout the United States have focused on increasing the number employees from traditionally underrepresented groups. Though many people always felt that this constituted Read More

EEOC Seeking White Male Victims for Reverse Discrimination Claims

Many white men who believe they’ve been the victims of workplace discrimination might feel that they have no legal recourse. This is not the case. Bias against any existing or Read More

Eye Care Clinics Pay More than $500,000 in Medicaid Fraud Cases

Medicaid has rules in place designed to ensure that members of low-income households receive appropriate healthcare. The stability of the system depends on eliminating unnecessary costs so that funds are Read More

Why You Should Consult with a Lawyer Before Signing a Severance Agreement

Leaving a job can be difficult, especially when it is not your choice to do so. During this time, you might be dealing with intense emotions and serious worries about Read More

Security Guard Wins $5.5 Million in Sexual Harassment Case

Sexual harassment occurs every day in all types of workplaces. Even people whose job it is to keep others safe might not be protected against unlawful behavior from supervisors and Read More

Workday Case Tests Whether Job Applicants Can Bring Disparate Impact Claims Under the ADEA

News stories have discussed the difficulty for job seekers in a labor market that some observers describe as “frozen.” Even when companies are willing to add new employees, older Americans Read More

Significant False Claims Act Activity Predicted in Health Care, Defense and Importing Industries during 2026

Times and presidential administrations change, but one unfortunate constant is that unscrupulous individuals and businesses keep trying to profit by committing fraud against the government. When this occurs, it is Read More

United Flight Attendant Sues Airline After Alleging Pilot Posted Sexually Explicit Images of Her

Romantic relationships often develop among two people who work together. This phenomenon might be especially common within the airline industry, as pilots and flight attendants frequently spend time together far Read More

Paramount Attorney Claims Company’s DEI Efforts Led to His Firing

Corporations that launch Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs might claim to have honorable intentions. These efforts are usually touted as ways to boost opportunities for people from demographic groups Read More

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