In one of the largest verdicts ever for an employment sexual harassment case, won a $58.25 million verdict on behalf of Mahim Khan- $50 million in punitive damages and $8.25 million in compensatory damages after she suffered battery,...
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Allred, Maroko & Goldberg obtains close to $65 million in two verdicts against billionaire entrepreneur, Alkiviades “Alki” David, for sexual misconduct against his former employees
In one of the largest verdicts ever for an employment sexual harassment case, won a $58.25 million verdict on behalf of Mahim Khan- $50 million in punitive damages and $8.25 million in compensatory damages after she suffered battery,...
What do California’s new labor laws mean for employees?
Under Governor Newsom, California's latest legislative session ended with the creation of several important new employment laws. These give workers more choices and stronger workplace protections.Sites such as the San Francisco Business Times and The National Law...
The City of Beverly Hills faces age discrimination suit
At age 66, Cynthia Brynan had worked for the City of Beverly Hills for decades. Serving as a Senior Recreation Supervisor, Ms. Brynan alleges that she first faced age discrimination once she entered her 60s. Her complaint points to being passed over for promotions,...
Assault victims have every right to keep their trauma and their settlements private
As seen in the Los Angeles TimesThe #MeToo movement has elevated the voices of sexual assault victims, making it more likely that victims will come forward. But movement supporters are wrong to attack confidential settlement agreements that can help vulnerable victims...
Jeffrey Epstein is not the only one who could face charges
Jeffrey Epstein’s name has prominently featured across headlines for the past few months in connection with allegations that he sexual abused under-age girls. Some of those alleged victims are represented by .First, the...
Overlooked industries where sexual harassment runs rampant
We regularly hear news stories of employees suffering sexual harassment in the entertainment, financial and tech industries. And these industries do have a lot of work to do to fix these frequent injustices.However, studies show that women in some less glamorous...
Triumphant U.S. Women’s Soccer Team next goal is to break the glass ceiling and fight for Equal Pay
As you may be aware, the United States Women's Soccer Team (USWNT) recently won their second straight World Cup and fourth since 1991. The 2-0 victory over the Netherlands was a brilliant performance from a frontrunner who was expected to win, and deliver they did....
Hair can no longer be used to discriminate against certain races
California recently passed a bill that prevents employers and schools from discriminating against an individual based on their natural hair type, texture or style. Hair styles tend to be closely tied to race. Therefore, discriminating against a certain hair type...
Greyhound Lines was sued for religious discrimination
A Muslim woman applied for a bus driver position with Greyhound Lines. During the interview, she told the interviewer that she would need to wear an ankle-length overgarment (abaya) as well as a headscarf to comply with her religious beliefs.The interviewer told her...