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EEOC: North Carolina company made improper medical inquiry about employee's disability information
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is taking legal action against North Carolina-based Loflin Fabrication LLC., for allegedly making an improper medical inquiry and then terminating a employee in violation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
EEOC alleges Pennsylvania country club fired groundskeeper because of his age
PHILADELPHIA — A Havertown, Pennsylvania, country club faces a lawsuit by the federal government, alleging a longtime groundskeeper was fired because of his age.
EEOC: North Carolina real estate software provider fired employee for receiving opioid treatment
RALEIGH - The federal government is suing a North Carolina real estate closing and title insurance software provider, alleging it fired an employee because he was receiving opioid addiction treatment.
EEOC alleges McDonald's manager touched female employees, showed pornographic images
DALLAS — Female employees at a McDonald's franchise in Muleshoe, Texas, are alleging two male employees physically and verbally harassed them during their employment, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
EEOC alleges Orlando restaurant described female bartender as available to date patrons
ORLANDO — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is suing an Italian restaurant in Orlando, alleging a female bartender was repeatedly propositioned, described as available to date patrons and told to dress "sexy" by a restaurant manager.
Federal government alleges Walmart denied religious accommodation to assistant manager
MADISON, Wis. — The federal government has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Inc., and Walmart Stores East LP in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, alleging the company refused a religious accommodations request made by an assistant manager.
Maryland Judiciary launches video series on legal processes
The Maryland Judiciary has introduced a series of 13 online videos aimed at assisting the public with understanding legal processes related to child custody, child welfare, and expungement.
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN LLP: Kathleen Konopka Joins Lieff Cabraser’s New York Office as Of Counsel
New York attorney Kathleen Konopka has joined the New York City office of national plaintiffs’ firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP as Of Counsel.
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: Lori G. Cohen Named LMG Life Sciences 2018 Product Liability Attorney of the Year; Inducted into Life Sciences Hall of Fame
Greenberg Traurig, LLP issued the Lori G. Cohen, Co-Chair of the Global Litigation Practice at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named “2018 Product Liability Attorney of the Year” by LMG Life Sciences, the definitive guide to leading North American law firms and lawyers specialized in the life sciences industry. announcement on Sept. 26.Lori G.
ORRICK: Aravind Swaminathan Joins Seattle’s New Innovation Advisory Council
The City of Seattle is launching its first ever Innovation Advisory Council to bring together the most innovative thinkers from Seattle’s tech community to help solve the City’s most pressing problems.
ALASKA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Alaska Attorney General announces $148 million settlement with Uber over data breach
Alaska Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth announced that she, along with the other 49 states and the District of Columbia, has reached an agreement with California-based ride-sharing company Uber Technologies, Inc. (Uber) to address the company’s one-year delay in reporting a data breach to its affected drivers.
VERMONT OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Vermont to Receive $600,000 in Settlement With Uber Over Data Breach
Attorney General T.J. Donovan announced that Vermont and 49 states and the District of Columbia have reached an agreement with California-based ride-sharing company Uber Technologies, Inc. (Uber).
ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Rutledge welcomes fall law clerks
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge welcomed a new class of law clerks for the fall session to the Attorney General’s office.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Three Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to KC Techweek 100
Husch Blackwell’s Jeff Simon, Nathan Oleen and Ed Wilson have been named to the 2018 Kansas City Techweek 100.
TRESSLER LLP: Anthony Tessitore Joins Tressler’s New Jersey Office
Tressler LLP is proud to welcome Anthony M. Tessitore as a partner in our Newark, New Jersey office.
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: Investment Funds Attorney Peter Tsirigotis Joins GT’s Growing Corporate Practice
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to strategically expand its Corporate and Investment Funds practices with the addition of Petros (Peter) L. Tsirigotis as shareholder in its Washington, D.C. and New York City offices.
MCGUIRREWOODS LLP: Top-Ranked Environmental Lawyer Dave Franchina Joins McGuireWoods in Charlotte
McGuireWoods has bolstered its significant regulatory and compliance capabilities with the arrival of Dave Franchina, one of North Carolina’s top-ranked environmental lawyers.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP: J. William Manuel Appointed to Mississippi Board of Bar Admissions
Bradley is pleased to announce that J. William Manuel, a partner in the firm’s Jackson office, has been appointed to the Mississippi Board of Bar Admissions (MBBA).
ECKERT SEAMAN CHERIN & MELLOT: Eckert Seamans welcomes Winifred B. Gibbons to Boston office and Litigation Division
Eckert Seamans is pleased to welcome associate Winifred B. Gibbons to its Boston office and Litigation Division.
PECKAR & ABRAMSON: Twenty-three attorneys in Peckar & Abramson's New York & New Jersey offices named 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers®
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that twenty-three (23) attorneys in the firm’s New York and New Jersey offices have been named 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars.