As a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, I understand how difficult it is to put your civilian life on hold to return to, or join up for, active duty. If you choose to serve, your acceptance of this responsibility should not become a disability when you return home....
Rape and Sexual Assault Accusations at Baylor University
Baylor remains at the center of a firestorm over accusations of rape and sexual assault on its campus. The latest lawsuit "accuses the nation's largest Baptist school of creating a 'hunting ground for sexual predators.'" Under Title IX, universities and colleges have...
Family responsibilities discrimination: Why is it increasing?
Conflicts between employers and employees with caregiving responsibilities show no sign of easing. Family responsibility discrimination covers complaints related to pregnancy, motherhood/fatherhood, and care of an aging or ill parent. A recent study authored by the...
The Deck is Stacked Against Plaintiffs in Employment Cases – But the Fight Goes On
The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided a case that attracted little attention. On the surface, CRST Van Expedited, Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission[i] (5/19/16) was about the definition of a "prevailing party" for purposes of awarding attorney fees....
NachtLaw Attorney, Nakisha Chaney, Joins Board of Directors
On May 26, 2016, Nakisha Chaney joined the Board of Directors for the Student Advocacy Center of Michigan. The Student Advocacy Center works to assist our most vulnerable students stay in school, realize their rights to a quality public education, and experience...
