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Ricci v. DeStefano, a/k/a The New Haven Firefighters’ Case, Part I:
The Basics: the Facts and Holding of the Ricci case

Written on 6 Jul, 2009 at 15:41

There’s no way I can get the “scoop” on what has been perhaps the most eagerly awaited Supreme Court decision of the term: Ricci v. DeStefano, No. 07-1428 (June 29, 2009). Since the Court’s 5-4 decision was announced last week, it’s... (Continue reading)

Proving Discrimination: Back to Basics

Written on 24 Sep, 2007 at 20:27

I’m writing a series of monthly columns for Kennedy Information’s newish online publication, Recruiting Trends. The first installment, logically enough, was “Can Recruiters Be Liable for Employment Discrimination?” (if you don’t know the answer, read it!) Today Recruiting Trends published my second... (Continue reading)

Firemen’s Dog Food Prank Could Cost City Millions

Written on 18 Sep, 2007 at 0:33

A black LA firefighter filed a racial discrimination suit after his coworkers “secretly laced his spaghetti with dog food.” He said in court documents that the dog food incident “was part of a pattern of incidents” at the fire... (Continue reading)

Coca-Cola “cat’s paw” subordinate bias case dismissed on settlement week before Sup. Ct. arguments

Written on 15 Apr, 2007 at 23:07

I’ve written before about the fascinating subordinate bias case that was scheduled for Supreme Court arguments this coming week: Supreme Court to hear Coca-Cola “cat’s paw” case Cat’s paws, rubber stamps, and proof of race discrimination The “Question Presented” as stated in the... (Continue reading)

$55 million settlement in FedEx race discrimination class action

Written on 11 Apr, 2007 at 10:04

In my view, this FedEx class action settlement is yet another sign that after years of near-dormancy, employment discrimination claims not based on disability, harassment, or termination of employment (e.g., those based on hiring and promotions) have become the biggest... (Continue reading)

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