Civil Rights Blog
Insurance Company Faces Discrimination Lawsuit from Former Vice President
By: Samantha Breitner, Associate in G&E’s Civil Rights Practice Group A new lawsuit claims that insurance company Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. discriminated against a former vice president of the company. The suit cites age discrimination after the plaintiff was [...]
More Harassment and Discrimination Protections for New York Employees
By: Samantha Breitner, Associate in G&E’s Civil Rights Practice Group New anti-harassment laws recently signed by New York’s governor aim to provide additional support for the state’s employees. Senate Bill S812B establishes a toll-free, confidential hotline that employees working in New [...]
“What I Wore”: LSU’s Exhibit Shedding Light on Survivors of Sexual Assault
By: Irene Lax, Senior Counsel in G&E’s Civil Rights Practice Group In an effort to shed light on the stories of survivors of sexual violence, Louisiana State University has launched a new exhibit called “What I Wore.” The exhibit, on [...]
G&E’s Irene Lax to Speak on Damages in Sexual Misconduct Cases at Perrin Conferences Virtual Panel
By: Kim Evans, Partner in G&E’s Civil Rights Practice Group In a virtual conference taking place on May 18th, G&E senior counsel Irene Lax will serve as a panelist along-side other high-profile litigators and industry professionals to discuss damages in [...]
SCAD Accused of Racial Discrimination by Three Employees
By: Sam Mukiibi, Associate in G&E’s Civil Rights Practice Group A third former employee of Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has accused the college of racial discrimination and retaliation. Former English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, Shantell Colebrooke, [...]