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Jun 16, 2025

Student needn’t show ‘bad faith’ in suing for accommodation, SCOTUS rules

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that students with disabilities need not prove “bad faith or gross misjudgment” to sue schools under the ADA and Rehabilitation Act.

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Oct 10, 2024

Lawsuits boost enforcement of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

In a significant push to enforce the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has recently taken legal action against multiple employers for alleged violations of […]

Without admitting wrongdoing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has agreed to pay $45 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the agency discriminated against pregnant workers. (Associated Press file)
Sep 17, 2024

Pregnancy discrimination case settles for $45 million

New England Biz Law Update U.S. Customs and Border Protection will pay $45 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging widespread pregnancy discrimination. The case highlights the need to […]

Aug 11, 2024

EEOC sues NC publishing company under ADA

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against a North Carolina-based publishing company, alleging Champion Media LLC discriminated against a deaf job applicant.


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