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Establishing a prima facie case of unlawful discrimination triggers the McDonnell Douglas Corp. protocols used to evaluate employee's claims

In this appeal the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, considered the employee's [Plaintiff] challenge to a federal district court's summarily dismissing his Title VII  complaint  "in the entirety" on the motion of his former employer [Defendant] and … Continue reading

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Documents containing information used to evaluate the performance of specified public employees are not subject to disclosure pursuant to a Freedom of Information request

Documents containing information used to evaluate the performance of specified public employees are not subject to disclosure pursuant to a Freedom of Information requestLuongo v Records Access Appeals Officer, 2019 NY Slip Op 00344, Appellate Division, First DepartmentThe Legal Aid … Continue reading

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Are All Free Legal Services the Same for the Volunteer Lawyer? Teaching Students to Evaluate Post-Graduate Pro Bono Opportunities

Law students are taught the importance and desirability of pro bono work, and rightfully so. Pro bono service has obvious benefits to our students, to young lawyers, and to society. In 2012, New York emphasized its commitment to pro bono by becoming the first … Continue reading

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Florida Supreme Court to Evaluate Constitutionality of Damage Cap in Medical Negligence Cases

The Florida Supreme Court has agreed to determine whether a limit on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases violates the state's constitution. The law was passed in 2003 as part of a Republican-led effort to limit the rights of medical … Continue reading

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