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Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Access Denials in Digital Spaces

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San Bernardino Settles With ACLU: New Homeless Encampment Cleanup Policy Respects Rights and Restores Spaces

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San Bernardino, Calif. — The City of San Bernardino has reached a pivotal agreement with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to amend how the city manages cleanups of homeless encampments, marking a significant step in addressing concerns over the treatment of unhoused individuals’ belongings during such operations. Under the new settlement, San Bernardino has committed to implementing policies that ensure the possessions of homeless individuals are not destroyed during cleanup initiatives. This policy change allows the city to recommence encampment cleanups while adopting more humane practices toward residents without homes. Local reactions to the … Read more

Tom Davis Bolsters Epiq’s Strategy in Class Action Spaces with New Chief of Staff Role Focused on Combating Fraud

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NEW YORK — Epiq, a leader in legal services and technology, announced the appointment of Tom Davis as Chief of Staff for its Class Action, Remediation, and Mass Tort business unit. This strategic move comes as part of Epiq’s efforts to enhance its capabilities in managing complex legal challenges and mitigating fraud in class action settlements. Davis, formerly Vice President of Operations and Fraud Prevention at Garden City Group (GCG) before its acquisition by Epiq in 2018, brings a wealth of experience in fraud detection and legal compliance. Reporting directly to Nicole Hamann, President of … Read more

Australian Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Woman, Sets Precedent Against Gender Identity Discrimination in Digital Spaces

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Sydney, Australia — In a significant legal ruling, an Australian Federal Court found that Giggle for Girls, a female-only social networking platform, unlawfully discriminated against a transgender woman by banning her account based on her gender identity. The court ordered the app to compensate Roxanne Tickle, the plaintiff, with 10,000 Australian dollars (approximately $6,700), covering legal costs, after her removal from the service, which exclusively serves women. The case, which underscores a growing dialogue around gender identity in Australia, challenges the enforcement of gender definitions by online platforms and businesses. According to court documents, the … Read more