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Eighth Circuit Affirms Decision Overturning University’s “Deregistration” of Religious Groups

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In a decision of significance for campuses across the country, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld a trial court ruling overturning the University of Iowa’s “deregistration” of a campus Christian group,...more

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State Appeals Court Expands Scope Of NYC’s Marital Status Discrimination Law

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The scope of New York City’s marital status discrimination law was just expanded by a state appeals court, meaning that employers need to be even more wary when it comes to any workplace decisions taken on the basis of who...more

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Appellate Division Panel Issues Ruling Broadly Interpreting New York State Human Rights Law

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On January 14, 2015, in a case of first impression, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department held that an employee can sufficiently demonstrate his membership in a protected class by virtue of his...more

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Missouri Court of Appeals Further Restricts Arbitration Agreements

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The Missouri Court of Appeals rang in the New Year by issuing an opinion that continues the trend in Missouri of restricting the enforceability of arbitration clauses. In light of this decision, employers should revisit their...more

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