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Udupi Woman Alleges Triple Talaq in Shocking Complaint Against NRI Husband

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BENGALURU, India — A 32-year-old woman from Udupi has filed a police complaint against her husband, who is employed in Oman, alleging that he unilaterally issued a triple talaq, a practice that has stirred considerable debate in recent years. The woman claims that her husband, Mohammad Haris, sent a registered letter declaring the divorce, which she asserts took effect without her consent. The couple, married on May 24, 2013, has a 10-year-old son. According to the complaint, the woman has faced ongoing harassment from her in-laws, who reside in the same household. She accused them … Read more

Judicial Group Files Complaint Against Judge Advocating for More Women-Led Legal Teams in Birth Control Lawsuit

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WASHINGTON — A conservative legal organization, the Article III Project, has lodged a formal complaint of judicial misconduct against U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers. The filing followed Rodgers’ directive in a recent court order that female attorneys should be given more leadership roles in a series of lawsuits concerning the contraceptive Depo-Provera. Judge Rodgers, based in the Northern District of Florida, took charge this month of the multidistrict litigation which claims that Depo-Provera, an injectable birth control method, is associated with the development of brain tumors. On February 23, she issued an order regarding … Read more

Judicial Watchdog Files Misconduct Complaint Against Judge Advocating for Women-Led Legal Teams in Birth Control Lawsuit

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WASHINGTON — A conservative judicial advocacy group, the Article III Project, has filed a misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers. The grievance arose after Judge Rodgers, presiding in the Northern District of Florida, issued a directive concerning the prominent role of women lawyers in managing a spate of lawsuits involving the contraceptive Depo-Provera. Judge Rodgers, recently tasked with overseeing a cluster of legal actions suggesting that Depo-Provera might cause brain tumors, issued an order dated Feb. 23. In it, she emphasized the importance of female attorneys being represented adequately in leadership roles. … Read more

Triopia School District Revises Contract Terms After Settling Age Discrimination Complaint

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The Triopia School District in Illinois has recently settled complaints of age discrimination concerning contract language that suggested a preference for hiring younger teachers. The issue came to light after language in the district’s contracts implied a bias towards hiring candidates under 30 years of age, sparking controversy and criticism. This issue is part of a broader problem identified in several Illinois school districts. Similar complaints have been settled by districts across the state, reflecting a growing awareness of age discrimination in educational employment practices. The settlements include revisions to the contract language and, in … Read more