Danielle Hazel, a New York mother, has filed a human rights complaint against the Miss America and Miss World pageants for discriminatory rules that exclude mothers from participating. Represented by lawyer Gloria Allred of Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, Hazel...
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New California Law Protects Workers From Employer Intimidation Tactics
As of Jan. 1, 2025, the California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act (SB 399) provides new protections for workers across the state. The law prohibits private and public employers from forcing or threatening employees to attend meetings or listen to...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Sex Trafficking Charges In New York
On Sept. 17, Sean “Diddy” Combs, a renowned figure in the hip-hop industry, faced serious charges in New York City. Prosecutors accused him of sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution, and racketeering. Combs, 54, pleaded not guilty to these charges...
California Adds Vital Protections For Survivors To Rape Shield Law
On September 29, 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1386 into law, enhancing California’s Rape Shield Law. This critical amendment, introduced by Sen. Anna Caballero, aims to protect survivors of sexual assault by preventing courtroom inquiries into their...
AMG Obtains $5.6M Settlement for California Inmate’s Wife Who Was Sexually Violated During Strip Search
The California Department of Corrections and other defendants have agreed to pay a total of $5.6 million to Christina Cardenas, the wife of an inmate after she was sexually abused during a strip search while visiting her husband. Attorney Gloria Allred of Allred,...
New York Real Estate Moguls Face Multiple Sexual Assault Accusations
Brothers Tal and Oren Alexander, who rose to prominence in New York City’s luxury real estate market, face multiple sexual assault allegations. The New York Times investigated these claims, revealing a troubling pattern of behavior. The brothers, known for brokering...
Snapchat to Pay $15 Million Over Discrimination and Harassment Allegations
Snapchat Inc. (“Snapchat”) has agreed to a $15 million settlement to resolve allegations made by California’s civil rights agency. The lawsuit accused the company of gender discrimination, failing to prevent sexual harassment, and retaliating against women who lodged...
Former Law Students File Title IX Complaint Against Joshua Wright
You may not have heard of Joshua Wright, but his actions have impacted many lives. Wright, a former professor at George Mason’s Antonin Scalia Law School in Virginia and an ex-FTC Commissioner, was accused of sexual misconduct by several of his former students. Two of...
Tesla Settles Factory Worker’s Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Electric carmaker Tesla has settled a former employee’s lawsuit alleging severe sexual harassment and retaliatory firing. Tyonna Turner’s complaint is one of several filed since 2021 accusing the carmaker of widespread harassment of female and Black workers at its...
New York Becomes First State To Require Paid Prenatal Care
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, New York employers must offer pregnant workers 20 hours of paid prenatal leave in addition to other sick leave. During her 2024 State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul promoted the change as a crucial step to help reduce maternal and...