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Virginia Federal Court Applies Continuing Violation Theory To Extend FHA Statute Of Limitations

On January 29, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia invoked the continuing violation theory in refusing to bar an otherwise untimely Fair Housing Act discrimination claim. Nat’l Fair Hous. Alliance,...more

Tenth Circuit Affirms Refusal To Certify Sex Discrimination Class

Hilti, Inc. sells power equipment for use in construction sites. A quick trip through its website reveals tools most people wouldn’t have in their home workshops, such as 1100-watt demolition hammers, gas-powered fasteners,...more

Embracing Wal-Mart & Distinguishing McReynolds, The Seventh Circuit Reverses Class Certification Of Sprawling (And Stale) Classes

On August 8, 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed an order certifying large classes in a lawsuit alleging race discrimination and hostile work environment. Bolden v. Walsh Construction Co., Case...more