The Ninth Circuit began the new decade of 2020 by defining and broadening the parameters of a relatively new pleading under Title IX. Dubbed the “pre-assault” claim, successful pleading would hold colleges and universities liable under Title IX for policies and practices that encourage or make more likely sexual assaults of female students on their campuses. The case, Karasek v. Regents of the … [Read more...] about The Newest Pleading Under Title IX: Pre-Assault Claims
Philadelphia Bans Catholic Social Services from Providing Foster Care, Supreme Court to Hear Appeal
On February 24, 2020, the Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal by a Catholic social services agency from the decision of the City of Philadelphia to stop allowing the agency to provide foster care to city residents. Catholic Social Services does not accept same-sex couples to act as foster families. The City says that the practice violates its non-discrimination policies. CSS says the policy … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Bans Catholic Social Services from Providing Foster Care, Supreme Court to Hear Appeal
HR Law Update: Do You Have a Hostile Work Environment?
Our Employment Law Practice Group gets asked a lot about what to do about a bully in the office. In this HR Law Update, employment attorney Keely Collins explains the difference between bullying and an actionable hostile workplace. HR Law Update is a publication of the KingSpry Employment Law Practice Group. Keely Jac Collins is managing editor. HR Law Update is meant to be informational and … [Read more...] about HR Law Update: Do You Have a Hostile Work Environment?
HR Law Update: Legally-Defensible Discipline
As an employer, what is your best protection against a civil rights claim? In this HR Law Update, employment attorney Keely Collins shares five basic tips for insuring legally-defensible employee discipline. HR Law Update is a publication of the KingSpry Employment Law Practice Group. Keely Jac Collins is managing editor. HR Law Update is meant to be informational and does not constitute … [Read more...] about HR Law Update: Legally-Defensible Discipline
Planning Now! Circumstances That May Modify Your Will
You may think you've done your estate planning - you don't have to think about that again. But did you know there are circumstances that may automatically impact your Will? In this Planning Now! episode, estate attorney Ryan Fields discusses the different life events that can impact your Will. Planning Now! is a publication of the KingSpry Estate Law Practice Group. Planning Now! is meant … [Read more...] about Planning Now! Circumstances That May Modify Your Will
HR Law Update: Electronic Signatures
Getting everyone's verification on receipt of a policy can be daunting, especially in a larger organization. Electronic signatures make that process easier. But are they legally valid? In this HR Law Update, employment attorney Keely Collins discusses the pros and cons of electronic signatures. HR Law Update is a publication of the KingSpry Employment Law Practice Group. Keely Jac Collins is … [Read more...] about HR Law Update: Electronic Signatures
