Firing

Gina Carano Reaches Legal Settlement with Disney and Lucasfilm Over Controversial Firing from ‘The Mandalorian’

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Based on the developments in Hollywood, Lucasfilm and Disney have come to terms with actress Gina Carano, settling a lawsuit that arose following her dismissal from the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian.” Carano’s departure in February 2021 was a result of her social media activity, which garnered widespread controversy and led her to sue the companies for wrongful termination and sex discrimination in early 2024. A spokesperson for Lucasfilm confirmed the resolution of the lawsuit, stating that Carano was regarded with respect by her colleagues and had put in considerable effort to advance her skills while … Read more

Former Councilwoman Alleges Defamation in Lawsuit Against Mayor’s Office Over Firing Claims

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A former Metro councilwoman has initiated legal action against both the Metro Government and the mayor she once served under, claiming defamation following her dismissal last year. Keisha Dorsey contends that statements from Mayor Greenberg’s office regarding her termination stemmed from her filing an ethics complaint against him. Dorsey alleges that her firing was unjustly tied to accusations of misconduct and job performance issues, including unexcused absences. In the lawsuit, she argues that these claims not only caused damage to her reputation but also resulted in emotional and professional distress. In response, … Read more

NLRB Legal Chief Challenges Decades-Old Precedent on Presidential Firing Powers for Independent Agencies

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New York, NY – The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may not be protected by a nearly century-old Supreme Court ruling that has generally safeguarded the independence of certain agency officials from presidential dismissal. This view was expressed by the acting general counsel, William Cowen, during a labor and employment law conference held at New York University. Cowen raised concerns about whether the precedent established in the 1935 case, Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, still applies to modern government agencies. The ruling affirmed Congress’s authority to limit the president’s ability to remove members of independent … Read more

Maryland Public Defender’s Office Sued for Defamation After Firing Employee Over Unfounded Threat Claims

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BALTIMORE — An alleged wrongful termination and defamation case has emerged involving the Maryland Public Defender’s Office, which is accustomed to combating injustices within the criminal justice system rather than being accused of them. A lawsuit has been filed by a former law intern, who contends that she was unjustly fired and her reputation was smeared by the very office she hoped to join as a defender of public interests. The intern, whose identity remains undisclosed, was terminated during a video call and subsequently prohibited from entering the office premises. According to her legal counsel, … Read more