As 2025 draws to a close, and we prepare to enter 2026, many of us will participate in the yearly ritual of the new year’s resolution. We endeavor to read more books, to join and attend a gym, eat healthier food, etc., and promise to improve our lives in myriad ways. Are these resolutions legally…
Read More Are New Year’s Resolutions Enforceable?In Walker v. Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, No. 160839/2021, 2025 WL 3757595 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Dec. 23, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendants’ motion for summary judgment dismissing plaintiff’s race and gender discrimination, and hostile work environment, claims. From the decision: The Court rejects Defendants’ argument that there is no evidence of discrimination.…
Read More Race, Gender Discrimination, Hostile Work Environment Claims Survive Summary JudgmentIn Alexander v. New York City Health and Hosp. Corp., No. 156315/2020, 2025 WL 3708596 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Dec. 17, 2025) – a case involving allegations of sex and gender discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, constructive discharge, and retaliation – the court, inter alia, granted defendants’ motion to compel discovery responses from plaintiff. The…
Read More Court Explains Discovery Obligations in Sexual Harassment CaseIn Mukhina v. Walmart, Inc., No. 24-11586, 2025 WL 3703679 (11th Cir. Dec. 22, 2025), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, inter alia, affirmed a lower court’s award of summary judgment to defendant on plaintiff’s claim of national origin discrimination (in the form of a hostile work environment) asserted under Title VII…
Read More Accent-Based National Origin Hostile Work Environment Claim Dismissal AffirmedIn O’Connor v. Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., No. 158198/2024, 2025 WL 3709253 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Dec. 17, 2025), the court, inter alia, held that plaintiff failed to state a claim of sex discrimination under the New York City Human Rights Law. After determining that plaintiff not receiving a promotion constituted an “adverse employment action,” it…
Read More Sex Discrimination Claims Against Citigroup DismissedIn Sheehan v. Everstory Partners et al, No. CV 24-6581, 2025 WL 3727863 (E.D. Pa. Dec. 23, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s hostile work environment sexual harassment claims. As to one plaintiff, the court explained: Defendants argue that the Amended Complaint fails to allege the first element of a…
Read More Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment Claims Survive DismissalThe halls are decked, the cocoa is hot, and the office party is finally back on the calendar. While the holidays are a time for joy, they also bring a unique set of legal considerations that can turn a “Winter Wonderland” into a “Litigation Landscape.” Whether you’re a business owner or a homeowner, here…
Read More The Holiday Liability List: Keeping Your Season Merry and Lawsuit-FreeDecember 24, 2025 Santa Claus Chief Executive Officer North Pole Industries 123 Elf Road North Pole, 88888 RE: NOTICE TO CEASE AND DESIST AND DEMAND FOR IMMEDIATE RETRACTION Dear Mr. Claus: This firm has been retained to represent Brandon Ratt, a/k/a B. Ratt (hereinafter “Client”) regarding the egregious and unsubstantiated publication of their name on…
Read More Open Letter to S. Claus: Cease and Desist ImmediatelyIn Ibrahim v. Marco A. Rubio, No. 1:24-CV-02915 (TNM), 2025 WL 3718637 (D.D.C. Dec. 23, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s age discrimination claim asserted under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). From the decision: Ibrahim states a plausible ADEA claim. He is 65 years old. Compl. ¶ 47.…
Read More U.S. Embassy Employee Plausibly Alleges ADEA Age Discrimination Claim, Court HoldsIn Marlin v. Daniel P. Driscoll, Secy’ of the Army, No. 1:21-CV-00989 (CJN), 2025 WL 3640628 (D.D.C. Dec. 16, 2025), the court, inter alia, granted defendant’s motion for summary judgment dismissing plaintiff’s disability-based hostile work environment claim. From the decision: Marlin argues that she was “subjected to a hostile work environment from at least 2012…
Read More Disability-Based Hostile Work Environment Claim Dismissed; Alleged Conduct Over Several Years Insufficient