Civil

Echoes of Justice: Attorney-Playwright Unveils Historical Drama on Thurgood Marshall’s Pivotal Civil Rights Victory in St. Paul Courtroom

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St. Paul, Minn. — As Terrance C. Newby, an accomplished attorney and playwright, sat in the historic federal courthouse that now serves as the Landmark Center, he felt overwhelmed by the historical significance of his surroundings. It was here that Thurgood Marshall, the future Supreme Court justice, argued a pivotal early civil rights lawsuit. Inspired by this event, Newby penned the play “Little Rock, 1942,” which recently premiered in the same space where Marshall made legal history. The play focuses on a 1942 case where Susie Morris, alongside other Black teachers in Little Rock, Arkansas, … Read more

Legal Battle Ensues as Former Employee Sues Sunrun Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations and Licensing Issue

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Hartford, Connecticut – A significant legal team from McCarter & English has been assembled to represent Sunrun Installation Services in a civil rights case that emerged following the wrongful arrest of a former employee. The lawsuit, which highlights critical issues concerning employment termination and licensing disclosures, was initiated on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court. Attorney Robert M. Berke, advocating for former Sunrun employee George Edward Steins, claims that the troubles began after Steins was implicated and arrested for engaging an unregistered home improvement salesperson. Central to the lawsuit is the assertion that Sunrun … Read more

Legal Team Mobilizes as Former Employee Accuses Sunrun of Civil Rights Violations in Ongoing Lawsuit

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Hartford, Connecticut — A team of lawyers from McCarter & English, consisting of David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall, has taken on the representation of Sunrun Installation Services in a civil rights lawsuit that’s currently underway. Filed on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court, the lawsuit originates from a complaint by a past employee, George Edward Steins. This legal action, spearheaded by attorney Robert M. Berke on behalf of Steins, centers around charges linked to the employment of an unlicensed individual in the home improvement sector. Steins, a former employee … Read more

Alec Baldwin Confronts New Legal Challenge as Halyna Hutchins’ Family Files Civil Lawsuit Following ‘Rust’ Incident Resolution

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Santa Fe, NM – The family of Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally shot during a rehearsal on the set of the film “Rust,” is proceeding with a civil lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin, who was handling the gun at the time of the incident. This legal action follows the dismissal of criminal charges against Baldwin in late April, ending a chapter that stunned Hollywood and ignited debates over safety protocols on film sets. Hutchins, a cinematographer, died in October 2021 after being struck by a live round while Baldwin rehearsed a scene. Initially charged with … Read more