Legal precedent is reasoning by analogy. Step by step the law develops. In the 1950s-70s, the Supreme Court expanded the Fourth Amendment to limit police power and preserve freedom. In the 1980s until about six years ago, the Court ruled often in favor of the police...
Is Michigan State’s Nassar Settlement Fake News for Some Survivors?
On May 16, 2018, Michigan State University announced that after several rounds of mediation, they had reached a "$500 million global settlement" on behalf of survivors of disgraced former MSU doctor Larry Nassar. The terms stated that $425 million would be paid to the...
Fairness to women in the workplace
We have been representing moms for more than twenty years. The human lifecycle is multifaceted. We have periods when we are more focused on our health and loved ones and periods when we are more focused on our jobs. Under the law, to keep our jobs, we always need...
Job Applications and your Criminal Past
The Detroit Lions recently found themselves in the midst of a firestorm when it was discovered that their new football coach, Matt Patricia, had been arrested in 1996 for a felony sexual assault. All charges were dropped before trial, and the case was dismissed....
Why are the number of employee retaliation claims increasing?
The urge to retaliate is a common human reaction after a perceived offense. Employers may also be failing to provide adequate training and tools so that managers can identify and address these initial reactions. Federal law prohibits employment discrimination and...
