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U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of VA Establishes Civil Rights Enforcement Unit

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The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), G. Zachary Terwilliger, announced he is creating a Civil Rights Enforcement Unit in his office that will be dedicated to enforcing the rights of persons with...more

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Title VII Enforcement Powers Against Employers Clarified by EEOC Opinion Letter

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On Thursday, September 3, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued an Opinion Letter shedding light on the agency's own ability to sue employers under Section 707(a) of Title VII of the Civil...more

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Guess What? The EEOC Doesn’t Always Need an Individual Charge to Investigate Possible Discrimination at Your Workplace

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On June 5, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a new webpage reminding us of the agency’s authority under certain circumstances to commence a discrimination investigation even absent receipt of...more

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Reduce Potential ADA Liability by Making ATMs and Websites Accessible

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Banks and credit unions are among the most recent targets of a wave of demand letters and lawsuits alleging violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (the “ADA”). The most common allegations concern...more

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