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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

Grand Jury Exposes Governance Flaws in Antioch, Urges Leadership to Respect Boundaries and Fill Staff Vacancies

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Antioch, CA — A recent investigation by the Contra Costa County Grand Jury into Antioch’s City Council activities under Mayor Lamar Thorpe has unveiled significant operational and managerial issues. The findings revealed probable violations of the Brown Act, which mandates transparency in public agency meetings, and inappropriate interventions in hiring and other administrative functions typically reserved for the City Manager. The turmoil includes a notably high turnover among city managers and an alarming 21.6% vacancy rate in city employment as of February 2024, starkly contrasting the national average of 5.3% for local and state government … Read more

Alabama Politicians Target U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Transgender Staff, Facing Backlash As Legal Protections Are Examined

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Concerns about the safety of children at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Space Camp have been raised by several Alabama politicians. The issue arose after a parent expressed unease about a transgender employee working at the camp. The parent took to Facebook to share that they had discovered a transgender counselor held the position of ‘Team Lead’ at Space Camp and raised concerns about the potential for that counselor to be in the dorm halls with female students. Lawyer Will League from Timberlake, League, & Brooks weighed in on the situation, … Read more

Texas Lawyer Thomas J. Henry Hosts $3 Million Super Bowl Extravaganza for Friends and Staff

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Las Vegas, NV – Texas attorney Thomas J. Henry recently made headlines for his extravagant spending at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. The personal injury lawyer reportedly splurged around $3 million to fly his friends and staffers to the event. Renowned for throwing lavish parties, Henry hired two private jets to transport his guests and treated them to a luxurious stay at the Four Seasons hotel. Once at the game held at Allegiant Stadium, Henry hosted his guests in a $2.5 million suite, where they enjoyed a sumptuous spread of sushi, wagyu tenderloin, chicken … Read more