Report: FBI official used ‘poor judgment’ in suit (UPDATE)
A former leader of the FBI's Milwaukee field office used "extremely poor judgment" in appearing to try to influence the testimony of a subordinate in a disability discrimination lawsuit, according to a Justice Department inspector general report issued Wednesday.
Taverns refile discrimination lawsuit against Racine (UPDATE)
Attorneys for a group of bar owners in Racine have refiled their civil rights lawsuit against city officials after a judge said their original suit was too vague.
Former Menards attorney reaches discrimination settlement with co.
Court records and attorneys say the Menards home improvement company has settled a discrimination lawsuit filed by a former executive.
Coach fired over ‘Blurred Lines’ files complaint (UPDATE)
A dance coach fired after her team performed to Robin Thicke's popular but racy hit "Blurred Lines" has filed a discrimination complaint with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
Madison solo stays focused on Goliaths
Amy Scarr’s need for justice dates back to childhood.
JOB CITES: Joint employer liability in the employment discrimination context
Can an employer be held liable for acts of employment discrimination carried out by another employer? The quick, lawyerly answer is ... it depends.
Senate OKs gay rights bill banning discrimination
The U.S. Senate approved legislation outlawing workplace discrimination against gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, demonstrating the nation's quickly evolving attitude toward gay rights nearly two decades after Congress rejected same-sex marriage.
Wisconsin native who lost hand in Army wins suit vs. FBI
A Wisconsin native who lost his left hand in an Army training accident won a lawsuit Wednesday against the FBI after claiming he was denied a fair chance to become a special agent.
Discrimination complaint filed against Regis
A New Mexico school principal has filed a discrimination complaint with Wisconsin state regulators against Regis Catholic Schools, contending it rescinded an offer to be its president because of unfounded speculation that he is gay.
School settles pregnancy discrimination suit
A private prep school in suburban Milwaukee will pay $37,500 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit.
JOB CITES: Shhh … Can I make her keep a secret?
The task of conducting internal investigations may have just gotten a bit more difficult.
Legal News
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
- Wisconsin prison inmate pleads not guilty to killing cellmate
- Waukesha man sentenced to 30 years for Sex Trafficking
- 12-year-old shot in Milwaukee Wednesday with ‘serious injuries’
- Milwaukee man convicted of laundering proceeds of business email compromise fraud schemes
- Giuliani, Meadows among 18 indicted in Arizona fake electors case
- Some State Bar diversity participants walk away from program
- Wisconsin court issues arrest warrant ‘in error’ for Minocqua Brewing owner
- Iranian nationals charged cyber campaign targeting U.S. Companies
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