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New Jersey State Ordered to Pay $10 Million for Forcing Correctional Officer with Multiple Sclerosis to Resign

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Hamilton, New Jersey – A state appeals court has upheld a lower court’s order for the state of New Jersey to pay $10 million in punitive damages to a former Juvenile Justice Commission correctional officer. The officer, Shelley Pritchett, was forced to resign in 2011 due to her multiple sclerosis. The three-judge panel agreed with the Mercer County jury’s decision in a 2017 trial, stating that the supervisors who pushed Pritchett into early retirement acted reprehensibly. Pritchett had sued the state for discrimination, accusing her bosses of violating the state Law Against Discrimination by failing … Read more

What’s Next After Donald Trump is Ordered to Pay $88.3 Million in Defamation Damages?

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Washington D.C. – Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $88.3 million in defamation damages. The ruling came as a result of a lawsuit filed against Trump by a company that he had disparaged during his presidency. What happens next in this high-stakes legal battle? The controversy stems from Trump’s comments about the company back in 2018. He publicly accused them of engaging in fraudulent activities, damaging their reputation and causing financial harm. The company, whose name cannot be mentioned due to legal reasons, decided to take legal action against Trump, arguing that … Read more

Conservative Activists Challenge Workplace Equity Programs Using Civil Rights Act of 1866

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NEW YORK — Opponents of workplace diversity programs are increasingly using a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 to challenge equity policies and funding for minority-owned businesses. Section 1981 of the act, originally intended to protect formerly enslaved people from economic exclusion, is now being weaponized by conservative activists, who are citing it in lawsuits against companies and institutions. The American Alliance for Equal Rights, run by conservative activist Edward Blum, is using Section 1981 to go after the Fearless Fund, a venture capital fund that invests in businesses owned by women of … Read more

Understanding Pennsylvania’s Wrongful Death Laws: A Guide for Potential Plaintiffs

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Philadelphia, PA – Filing a lawsuit in Pennsylvania can be a complex process, especially for those without a solid grasp of the legal system. To navigate the intricacies of wrongful death cases, it is essential to understand the state’s laws and regulations. Philadelphia is home to a multitude of experienced wrongful death lawyers who have dedicated over a decade of practice to honing their skills in this area of law. While this guide cannot transform readers into overnight legal experts, it aims to provide enough knowledge to make informed decisions when choosing a lawyer specialized … Read more