Departments

Palisades Park Officer Wins $125K Settlement and Promotion After Challenging Department’s Promotion Practices

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Palisades Park, NJ — A local police sergeant has settled his lawsuit against the Borough of Palisades Park, claiming he was subjected to a faulty and biased promotional process. According to court documents, the settlement includes a $125,000 payment and a promotion to lieutenant for the officer involved. Christopher Beck, a 21-year law enforcement veteran with the Palisades Park Police Department, initiated the litigation in May 2022. He alleged retaliation and harassment that stemmed from his and his brother’s—also a sergeant—activities in reporting alleged misconduct by a former police captain, Shawn Lee. Under the terms … Read more

Florida Health Department’s Top Lawyer Resigns Amid Unconstitutional Efforts to Suppress Abortion Measure Ads

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Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health is embroiled in controversy after the agency’s top lawyer resigned earlier this month, alleging that Governor Ron DeSantis’s closest legal advisers issued unconstitutional directives to quash an advertising campaign supporting an abortion rights ballot measure. According to court documents filed Monday, the now-former General Counsel John Wilson claims he was ordered to send threatening letters to approximately 50 television stations statewide, warning of potential criminal charges if they continued to air the ads. The controversial Amendment 4, if passed, would modify the Florida Constitution to prevent the … Read more

Federal Judge Issues Partial Injunction on Transportation Department’s Diversity Initiative

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Washington, D.C. – A federal judge recently issued a partial blockade against a Transportation Department initiative aimed at enhancing opportunities for minorities and women in the infrastructure sector. This move has spurred debate over the methods used to rectify historical inequities within federal government contracts. The program, designed to allocate a portion of federal contracts to businesses owned by minorities and women, faced a legal challenge from conservative advocacy groups. They argued that the program’s design was based on race and gender preferences, which they claim are unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor, based in … Read more

King & Spalding Recognized as Finalist in Litigation Departments of the Year for Excellence in Products Liability and Mass Torts

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New York, NY – King & Spalding, a leading law firm known for handling significant product liability and mass tort cases, has been recognized as a finalist in the Litigation Department of the Year awards. Kristen Fournier, a partner at the firm, responded to queries about the department’s formidable achievements over the past year, attributing their successful track record to their comprehensive approach to crises and complex legal challenges faced by their clients. The firm boasts a robust method that is both proactive and responsive, ideally positioned for clients who find themselves on the brink … Read more