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New Jersey Law Journal

Union Leader Awarded $662K Judgment Against Employer in Decade-Old Wiretap Suit

"The lesson is, in New Jersey, unions have the right to elect leadership who will represent you, and it's a civil rights violation when you're retaliating against somebody for doing so," plaintiffs lawyer Charles Sciarra said.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

How the Trump II Administration Can Combat Antisemitism

The second Trump Administration has a unique opportunity to combat antisemitism by taking a multifaceted, whole-of-government approach.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Reported Refusal to Officiate Gay Wedding Prompts Review by NY Judicial Misconduct Watchdog

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined a procession of state and local officials criticizing Syracuse City Court Judge Felicia Pitts Davis, who reportedly declined to marry two women after she officiated the wedding of a heterosexual couple on Nov. 16, according to reporting by the Syracuse Post Standard.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Here We Go Again: Trump and the Coming Civil Rights Storm

This article discusses Donald Trump's former campaign and his upcoming presidency, addressing his controversial policies such as immigration, deportation, Muslim travel bans, and New York courts.
10 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Top 10 Predicted Business and Human Rights Issues for 2025

As we perform our annual ritual of identifying 10 key business and human rights and sustainability issues for the upcoming year. Inspired by Human Rights Day, our top 10 business and human rights and sustainability topics for 2025 are below, in no particular order.
11 minute read

The Recorder

Court rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's decision to allow a San Jose State women's volleyball team member to play in this week's Mountain West Conference tournament. Plaintiffs had sought an emergency injunction to prevent the player from competing on grounds she is transgender.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Dallas Jury Awards $98.65M in Botham Jean Killing by Dallas Officer

A jury in Dallas federal court awared the parents of Botham Jean $98.65 million for his death at the hands of a Dallas police officer.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Guiding LGBTQ+ Clients on Safeguarding Their Rights and Protections in Uncertain Political Climates

In a shifting political landscape, LGBTQ+ clients may find themselves at risk of losing crucial rights and protections. As their attorney, you play a vital role in helping them navigate this environment by offering guidance on safeguarding their legal rights and family protections. Below is a detailed overview of the advice you can provide to LGBTQ+ clients to ensure they are well protected.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Fighting Injustice: Son Secures Father's Honorable Discharge From US Air Force

"I wish that he would have been alive when this happened—that he would have been able to experience it himself," Jerrold Grannis said. "But I'm just over the moon that we were able to do it."
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

$7 Million Verdict Awarded in San Antonio

A federal court jury awarded $7 million to a man left paraplegic because of police brutality.
4 minute read

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