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In Watson v. Metro. Transit Auth., 248 A.D.3d 1158 (N.Y. App. Div. 2026), the court, inter alia, held that a release did not apply to bar plaintiff’s employment discrimination action. From the decision: Generally, a valid release constitutes a complete bar to an action on a claim which is the subject of the release” (Centro…

Read More Employment Discrimination Claims Not Barred By Release; But Held Insufficiently Pled
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In Maltezos v. Wyden, No. 162211/2025, 2026 WL 1482438 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. May 20, 2026), the court denied the defendants’ motion to seal the complaint in this action for discrimination and hostile work environment. According to the complaint, Brandon O’Brien (deceased) worked as a personal assistant for defendant Nancy Bass Wyden, and his job duties…

Read More Court Declines to Seal Complaint in Hostile Work Environment, Sexual Harassment Action Against Nancy Wyden
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In Loiseau et al v. Bozzuto’s Inc. et al, No. CV 3:22-CV-01485 (JCH), 2025 WL 3295434 (D. Conn. Nov. 25, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendants’ motion for summary judgment on plaintiffs’ race-based hostile work environment claims. The court summarized the black-letter law as follows: To prevail on a hostile work environment claim under…

Read More Race-Based Hostile Work Environment Claims Survive Summary Judgment
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Today, June 14th, is Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. There are also various “No Kings” protests planned across the country. Notably, the United States Constitution provides, simply and tersely: No Title of Nobility shall be granted…

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Today is Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday in May, which is an “annual day of remembrance to honor all those who died in service to the U.S. during peacetime and war.” Per federal law: (a) Designation.–The last Monday in May is Memorial Day. (b) Proclamation.–The President is requested to issue each year a…

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As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the challenges and growth we’ve experienced in the legal profession. This year has been marked by technological advances, new laws and regulations, a host of court decisions interpreting the law, and the ongoing need to adapt. Our relationships with clients have been at the heart…

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In Emanuel v. Gap, Inc. et al, 2023 WL 5211007 (S.D.N.Y. August 14, 2023), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion for summary judgment as to plaintiffs’ race discrimination claims. In sum, plaintiffs argue that they were terminated for engaging in alleged misconduct (modifying employee timecards) while a caucasian employee (Kolibabek) suffered only a reprimand.…

Read More Race-Based Discrimination Claims Survive Summary Judgment; Allegations Included Disparate Discipline
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In Doe v. Pennsylvania Dept. of Corrections et al, No. 4:19-CV-01584, 2022 WL 3219952 (M.D.Pa. Aug. 9, 2022), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s gender-based hostile work environment and constructive discharge claims asserted under the Equal Protection Clause. As to plaintiff’s hostile work environment claim, the court explained: Here,…

Read More Sex-Based Hostile Work Environment and Constructive Discharge Claims, Asserted Under the Equal Protection Clause, Survive Summary Judgment
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In Adeniji v. The City of New York et al, 19-CV-8032, 2022 WL 254939 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 27, 2022), the court, inter alia, held that plaintiff sufficiently alleged race discrimination against the City of New York asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Among other things, the court discussed and applied the…

Read More Title VII Race Discrimination Claim (Based on “Lazy”, “Inferior” Remarks) Survives Against City of New York
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Today is Memorial Day. Originally called Decoration Day, this holiday originated in the years following the Civil War, became a federal holiday in 1971 (see 5 U.S.C § 6103(a) (deeming “Memorial Day” the last Monday in May)), and is intended to honor the men and women who have died during the performance of their military…

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