June, 2016 | Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP

Class Case Arising From Rabbi’s Voyeuristic Acts Takes Giant Leap Forward

Sanford Heisler Sharp | Jun 15, 2016 | Press Releases

Posted June 15th, 2016. DC SUPERIOR COURT SETS DEADLINES FOR DISCOVERY, FILING OF CONSOLIDATED CLASS COMPLAINT AND CLASS CERTIFICATION MOTION SANFORD HEISLER APPOINTED INTERIM CLASS COUNSEL For more information, contact Jamie Moss, newsPRos,201-493-1027, [email protected] June 15, 2016, New York, NY – When Rabbi Bernard “Barry” Freundel, a nationally recognized authority in Jewish law, and the longstanding rabbi of Georgetown Synagogue-Kesher Israel…

“Caregiverism” Feminism: A Proposal for Converting Super Humans to Mere Mortals

by Felicia Gilbert | Jun 15, 2016 | Gender Discrimination, Harassment

As the product of a single-parent household, it is not as though I am unfamiliar with the concept of a woman who puts in long hours at work while serving as the primary breadwinner. Nonetheless, I am in awe of working professional women who are mothers. And when it comes to the subset of these women who are unmarried, (to…

An Epic Decision: Seventh Circuit Shoots Down Employee Arbitration Contract

Sanford Heisler Sharp | Jun 10, 2016 | Class Action, Collective Actions

In a precedent-setting decision late last month, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit deemed an employee arbitration agreement unenforceable on the ground that it violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The decision is a major win for employees because it recognizes their right to challenge unlawful employment policies and conditions by engaging in collective legal…

Private Equity Investors Beware

Sanford Heisler Sharp | Jun 7, 2016 | 401(k) Mismanagement, Investment Fraud

Private equity conjures up images of billionaires investing in success stories like Facebook and Tesla. Often, though, private equity investments come from retired persons who have labored a lifetime accumulating wealth for their golden years. But when seniors fall prey to investments like Prometheus Law PLCMGMT LLC and Metropolitan Coffee and Concession, their golden dreams unfortunately turn into investment nightmares.…

Sanford Heisler on the Move: Firm Elevates Charles Field to Partner, Adds Cleveland Lawrence III to Qui Tam Practice

Sanford Heisler Sharp | Jun 6, 2016 | Press Releases

Posted June 6th, 2016. Sanford Heisler Names Vince McKnight Managing Partner of DC Office; Katherine Kimpel Takes on New Public Interest Challenges; Firm Adds Five Associates, Two Civil Rights Fellows For more information, contact Jamie Moss, newsPRos, , [email protected] June 6, 2016, Washington, DC – Sanford Heisler, LLP, a dominant U.S. plaintiffs’ firm, today announced the promotion of Charles Field, Esq., who…

Will the State Senate Protect all New Yorkers from Discrimination?

by David Tracey | Jun 2, 2016 | Employment Discrimination

Early last month, amid the ongoing controversy sparked by North Carolina’s anti-transgender legislation, the New York State Assembly passed the Gender Expression Nondiscrimination Act (GENDA). The Act aims to protect New Yorkers from discrimination in housing, education, and employment based on their gender identity or expression. Presently, both New York and Federal law lack such explicit protections. Yet the need…

Month: June 2016

Class Case Arising From Rabbi’s Voyeuristic Acts Takes Giant Leap Forward

“Caregiverism” Feminism: A Proposal for Converting Super Humans to Mere Mortals

An Epic Decision: Seventh Circuit Shoots Down Employee Arbitration Contract

Private Equity Investors Beware

Sanford Heisler on the Move: Firm Elevates Charles Field to Partner, Adds Cleveland Lawrence III to Qui Tam Practice

Will the State Senate Protect all New Yorkers from Discrimination?

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