SEAL

Long Island Lawyer Challenges US Navy in Court Over Alleged Age Discrimination in SEAL Application

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NEW YORK — Amanda S. Reynolds, a Long Island-based attorney with a strong desire to become the first female Navy SEAL, has initiated legal action against the U.S. Navy. Reynolds alleges that her bid to join the elite force was obstructed and ultimately denied due to her age, despite her claims of meeting the physical and professional qualifications required by the Navy. Reynolds’ journey toward this challenging military role began earnestly in 2018 when she sought to apply for officer candidate school. Having worked for over a decade in litigation, Reynolds felt driven to pursue … Read more

Judge Denies CBS Motion to Dismiss Discrimination Lawsuit Over ‘SEAL Team’ Writing Staff Hiring Practices

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Los Angeles — A lawsuit challenging CBS Studio’s hiring practices has been allowed to proceed by a federal judge in the Central District of California, opening up further examination into the entertainment giant’s diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The suit, filed earlier this year by former script supervisor and freelance writer Brian Beneker, accuses CBS of discriminatory hiring favoring less qualified individuals based on race, sexual orientation, and gender. The court’s decision, announced Wednesday by Judge John F. Walter, dismissed CBS’s request to have the suit thrown out, indicating that the complexities of the case … Read more

Williamson County Cleared to Take Down Confederate Flag from Official Seal, Court Decides

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Franklin, Tenn. — In a landmark decision, a Tennessee judge has ruled that Williamson County has the legal right to alter its official seal, which currently includes a Confederate flag. The ruling marks a significant step in the ongoing debate over the representation of Confederate symbols in public spaces. The seal, which has been in use since 1968, features four quadrants that depict significant aspects of the county’s history. One of the quadrants includes a Confederate flag, a detail that has stirred controversy and debate within the community. The move to consider altering the seal … Read more

Efforts to Seal Abandoned Oil Wells Face Legal Hurdles, Delaying Environmental Cleanup Initiatives

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In an effort to confront an environmental hazard, states across the U.S. are grappling with the challenges posed by thousands of abandoned oil wells that continue to leak harmful substances into the environment. Despite the push for action, a tangle of outdated regulations is stymieing cleanup efforts, posing not only an environmental threat but also a bureaucratic one. Abandoned oil and gas wells, often termed “orphan wells,” can be found throughout major oil-producing states like Texas, California, and Pennsylvania. These wells, left unplugged or inadequately sealed, have the potential to leak methane—a potent greenhouse gas—along … Read more