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Aug 27, 2014

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.

Aug 22, 2014

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.

Jul 22, 2014

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.

Apr 30, 2014

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.

Nov 29, 2013

Madison solo stays focused on Goliaths

Amy Scarr’s need for justice dates back to childhood.

Nov 15, 2013

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.

Nov 7, 2013

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.

Aug 7, 2013

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.

Jun 7, 2013

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has filed a discrimination complaint with Wisconsin state regulators against Regis Catholic Schools, contending it rescinded an offer to be its president because of unfounded speculation that he is gay.

Mar 14, 2013

School settles pregnancy discrimination suit

A private prep school in suburban Milwaukee will pay $37,500 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit.

Nov 9, 2012

JOB CITES: Shhh … Can I make her keep a secret?

The task of conducting internal investigations may have just gotten a bit more difficult.

Nov 9, 2012

Employment — discrimination

12-1703 Johnson v. Holder

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