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Robert De Niro’s Former Assistant Awarded Over $1.2 Million in Toxic Work Environment Case

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NEW YORK (AP) — In a recent court verdict, Robert De Niro’s former personal assistant, Graham Chase Robinson, was awarded over $1.2 million after a jury found De Niro’s company, Canal Productions, responsible for subjecting her to a toxic work environment. While De Niro himself was not found personally liable, the jury concluded that Canal Productions engaged in gender discrimination and retaliation against Robinson. The trial lasted for two weeks, during which De Niro spent three days in court, including two on the witness stand. The ongoing legal battle between De Niro and Robinson began … Read more

Former Employee Files Third Federal Discrimination Lawsuit Against Eastpointe Community Schools and Superintendent for Racial Bias and Hostile Work Environment

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Eastpointe, MI – A former employee of Eastpointe Community Schools has filed a federal lawsuit against the district and Superintendent Christina Gibson, accusing them of racial discrimination and fostering a hostile work environment. The lawsuit, filed by former administrative assistant and grant specialist Leah Black, marks the third federal discrimination lawsuit against the district and superintendent in the past seven months. According to the complaint, Black, who is Black, was hired by the district in 2017 as an administrative assistant for Kelly Middle School. She alleges that she applied for or expressed interest in four … Read more

Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados Strengthens Work Areas with New Environmental Law Partner, Launches New Defence and Aerospace Practice

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Sao Paulo, Brazil – Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados, a law firm based in Sao Paulo, has announced the hiring of a new partner specializing in environmental law and natural resources. The addition of this partner from Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira, Agel Advogados will not only strengthen the firm’s expertise in these areas but also lead the development of its new defense and aerospace practice. The hiring of a partner with a focus on environmental law and natural resources signifies Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados’ commitment to expanding its capabilities in these fields. … Read more