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Denver Life Insurance Company Accused Of Racial and Sexual Discrimination

Brianna Smith - January 24, 2017

A Denver life insurance company has been accused of racial and sexual discrimination in a recent federal lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The plaintiffs include seven African American Denver “annuity wholesalers and supervisors” who’s experiences include many “blatant racial and sexual abuse incidents,” such as when one saleswoman was “ordered to get on her knees while her boss mimicked a sex act with a vodka bottle and fellow workers laughed.” Others recounted times when they were “demeaned, denied promotions and bonuses, and fired” when they spoke out against the discrimination. According to EEOC attorneys and other private attorneys involved in the case, the lawsuit aims to award the plaintiffs things like “back pay, punitive damages and future lost wages.”

Tom Price for HHS? The Price Is Wrong!

Dawn Allen - January 24, 2017

Tom Price, Trump’s pick to lead Health and Human Services, has an ethically questionable investment and legislative history. Just days after purchasing stock in Zimmer Biomet, for example, he turned around and introduced legislation that would significantly benefit this manufacturer of artificial joint replacements by delaying implementation of a Medicare rule to enhance safety and save taxpayer money. Now Trump wants him to lead the department that regulates companies like Zimmer Biomet as well as overseeing Medicare. Our elders deserve better than this.

NYC DOT Sued for Systematic Racism

Brianna Smith - January 24, 2017

One would think that in the year 2017, systematic racism wouldn’t really be a thing. Unfortunately, it’s still alive in today’s society, and many would actually argue that racial tensions are at the highest they’ve been in years. For example, just recently a lawsuit was filed against the New York Department of Transportation (DOT), “accusing

The Real Ali Zaidi Should Be Disbarred

Sara E. Teller - January 24, 2017

Michigan lawyer Ali Zaidi may face disbarment after making false claims about his employment history and credentials in both his resume and online.

Is Sugar The New Tobacco?

Drew Hardin - January 23, 2017

At the beginning of this month, we saw Philadelphia implement the first tax on sugary drinks by any large city in the United States. The tax adds a $0.015 tax per ounce to the cost of most drinks, specifically those sweetened with sugar, or artificial sugar sweeteners. This means that a 12oz soda will cost about $0.18 more than it did on December 31.

Over 600K Vehicles in New Takata Airbag Inflators Recall

Jay W. Belle Isle - January 23, 2017

Here we go again! Just when you think the biggest problem with Takata airbag inflators is manufacturing enough replacements, another recall hits. This time, over one half million vehicles are being recalled due to the faulty Takata airbag inflators. This recall is spread over thirteen vehicle manufacturers and covers 652,000 vehicles in the U.S.

Renegotiating NAFTA Among Trump’s First Executive Orders

Brianna Smith - January 23, 2017

Less than a week after taking office, President Trump is set to sign his first round of executive orders, including one that would renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada. In fact, as early as today he plans on making the topic of free trade a focus, as a senior White

Massachusetts Court Takes Neutral Stance in Case Dismissal

Sara E. Teller - January 23, 2017

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court refused to outright dismiss the nearly 21,000 drug related criminal cases linked to Annie Dookhan.

The Evidence of our Eyes and Ears

Dawn Allen - January 23, 2017

Will we believe the evidence of our eyes and ears, or will we be loyal to the President?

Alecia Schmuhl Sentenced To 45 Years

Sara E. Teller - January 23, 2017

Virginia ex-lawyer Alecia Schmuhlwas sentenced in tears to 45 years in prison for the home invasion and attack of her former managing partner and his wife.

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