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“Rising Dissent and Lawsuits Pushed Scouts to Change”
I’m so far behind in posting notable lawsuit news. I have no reasonable excuse so I won’t bother yammering stuff. Instead, let’s get right to the news: The president of the Boy Scouts of America called for an end to … Continue reading
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Tagged civil rights lawsuits, discrimination lawsuits, workplace discrimination lawsuits
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“9/11 Ruling by Supreme Court Has Transformed Civil Lawsuits”
Since the court’s 5-to-4 decision six years ago in Ashcroft v. Iqbal, the rate of early dismissals in cases brought by individuals has risen sharply. Source: 9/11 Ruling by Supreme Court Has Transformed Civil Lawsuits – NYTimes.com This is the … Continue reading
Posted in Law, suits and order, The filthy rich
Tagged civil rights lawsuits, employment discrimination lawsuits, employment lawsuits, Supreme Court decisions, Supreme Court of the United States
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NYPD improperly questioned protesters. Again
A letter to Commissioner William J. Bratton about the treatment of 11 people arrested at protests over the Eric Garner case asks the police chief to prevent improper questioning about political activity. Source: New York Police Dept. Questioning of Protesters … Continue reading
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Tagged civil rights lawsuits, First Amendment lawsuits, First Amendment rights
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