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Assistant Principal Files Lawsuit Against Rapid City School District, Alleging Violation of Civil Rights

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Rapid City, South Dakota – The assistant principal of Rapid City Central High School has filed a lawsuit against the Rapid City Area School District and its school board, alleging a violation of her civil rights. Jennifer Griffin claims that her superior, Mike Talley, engaged in grooming behavior to initiate a sexual relationship with her. In response, the district has released a statement acknowledging the lawsuit and the allegations of sexual harassment, asserting that they appropriately addressed Griffin’s formal complaint in accordance with Title IX regulations. The district asserts that it provides annual sexual harassment … Read more

Jury Holds School District Liable for $5 Million in Damages in Case of Assistant Girls Basketball Coach’s Sexual Relationship with Student

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San Diego, California – A San Diego jury has ruled that the Coronado Unified School District was negligent in the employment of an assistant girls basketball coach who engaged in a sexual relationship with one of his players. The former student, who was a 17-year-old senior at the time, was awarded $5 million in damages. The trial, which concluded last week, focused on Jordan Tyler Bucklew, who pleaded guilty to a felony count of unlawful sex with a minor in 2020. The victim filed a lawsuit in 2021, alleging negligence by the school district and … Read more

Sony Music Denies Discrimination Allegations in Lawsuit Filed by Former Assistant of Ron Perry

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LOS ANGELES — Sony Music is vigorously defending itself against a discrimination lawsuit filed by a former assistant to Columbia Records CEO Ron Perry, alleging race-conscious hiring policies. The company swiftly responded to the accusations, describing them as “contradictory and false” and intended to harass the former employer. The lawsuit, filed by Patria Paulino, claims that she was forced to resign after objecting to discriminatory hiring practices that favored Black applicants. Paulino alleges that she was explicitly told to hire only Black candidates to enhance the appearance of diversity. In a motion filed by Sony … Read more

Southwest Minnesota Law Firm Introduces First Legal Assistant to Reduce Client Costs

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New Ulm, Minnesota – Verna Markert recently assumed her new role as a legal assistant for a law firm in New Ulm, making her the first legal assistant in the southwest region of the state. Despite not being a lawyer herself, Markert is responsible for handling a variety of tasks previously carried out by attorneys. From conducting interviews with individuals involved in bad check cases to preparing financial reports for guardianships and estates, Markert has quickly become an invaluable asset to the law firm. One of the primary reasons for creating this new position, according … Read more