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If your liberties were violated, you need a civil rights lawyer. Mistreatment due to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability is illegal.

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Learn how the law defines gender discrimination, and see how you can enforce your civil rights if you've been the victim of workplace gender discrimination.

Owning rental properties will be profitable when being leased by tenants; empty units will not make any money. The local rental market is booming for many reasons, including the always-present student tenants. Yet some properties remain harder to fill, perhaps creating certain leasing situations that should be avoided. As part of the leasing process, attorneys in Bryan Texas alert owners that interviewing prospective tenants must be…

Working with a disability can be challenging. Add to that the discrimination that some disabled employees face, and the scenario gets even more difficult. That is why U.S. federal law protects employees with disabilities and prohibits disability discrimination in the workplace. Additionally, nearly every state across the nation grants some protection to disabled workers ensuring they are treated fairly and compensated adequately for the work they…

First, you should know that you’re not alone. Unfortunately, as the #metoo movement has demonstrated, sexual harassment in the workplace is all too common. In 2015, almost one-third of the charges received by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)—the federal agency that administers and enforces federal civil rights laws against discrimination—were harassment claims. And a... read more

The Americans with Disabilities Act, commonly known as the ADA, is considered one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation for people...

Privacy isn't dead, but face surveillance technology might kill it, says civil rights advocate Kade Crockford. In an eye-opening talk, Kade outlines the startling reasons why this invasive technology -- powered by often-flawed facial recognition databases that track people without their knowledge -- poses unprecedented threats to your fundamental rights. Learn what can be done to ban government use before it's too late.

We are often asked to advise clients regarding the scope and content of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) policies and procedures that are required to be maintained. HIPAA clearly requires health care providers, as “covered entities,” to maintain policies and procedures covering HIPAA issues that apply to their operations. There is a core of policies that will generally be required to be in place for…

King v. Burwell understandably took the attention of the health care industry a couple of weeks ago when it upheld a key component of the Affordable Care Act. A day later, however, the Supreme Court released another decision that may have a more significant going-forward impact on the health care industry: the Obergefell decision, which declares that gay individuals have a right under the 14th Amendment…

A few weeks ago, a mom named Jessie Maher was breastfeeding her baby in the cafeteria of a Target store in Connecticut when a belligerent man approached and said she was “F*ing disgusting” and “nasty.” Fellow shoppers and Target employees quickly sprang to Maher’s defense, shielding her from the man.“You shouldn’t be ashamed of feeding your baby,” one of them said to Maher. “This is a beautiful moment right now. If he doesn’t like it, he can go.”Maher posted a video of the…

The ongoing political and civil unrest has undoubtedly created uncertainty for organizations of all types that could be potential targets or in the vicinity of this type of conflict. What does it look like for teams to be “ready” when they don’t know what they might face – directly or indirectly
How to Prepare for Civil Unrest
Civil unrest represents a risk for individuals and organizations, and while it is often unpredictable there are ways to protect employees and facilities from the direct…

Depositions are an important part of a lawsuit. If you've filed a lawsuit or if you're being sued, you will likely eventually be called for a deposition. What does that mean, and what do you need to know about depositions...

Nevada offers mediation as a option for much of civil litigation. What is mediation though, and how will your lawyer help? Jared Richards, Esq., explains.

If you have kids, after divorce you'll likely still have to see your ex at custody exchanges. Here are some tips to make the swaps easier.

Don't pay a civil relief letter from a retailer that says you were shoplifting. It's a scam.

Ensuring compliance with civil rights laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, can be challenging. Often litigation is expensive, contentious and not successful. Structured Negotiation is a collaborative and solution-focused process conducted without the need to file a lawsuit.

A recent decision in favor of the plaintiff in a Virginia civil lawsuit illustrates one of the more unique grounds for bringing, and succeeding with, a...

Sexual assault is a heinous crime that can impact victims for the rest of their lives. As the #MeToo movement has illustrated, it is a disturbingly common and growing problem that affects many of us. Unfortunately, even in 2019, the criminal justice system does not always treat sexual assault victims fairly, and many sexual assault victims either lose at court or don’t even bother bringing their case to court for fear of the extreme and often degrading levels of scrutiny such a proceeding…