Civil Rights Law
Detroit, Michigan – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major expansion of GI Bill benefits following a 2024 Supreme Court decision. Eligible veterans can now receive up to 12 additional months of education benefits. This policy shift removes previous limitations on those who served multiple periods of military service, granting some Veterans…
Continue readingWashington DC, District of Columbia – The Association of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) proudly announces that former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow has joined the organization’s advisory board. With more than four decades of public service and a distinguished career in the U.S. Senate championing healthcare, disability rights and mental health policy,…
Continue readingChicago, Illinois – Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, a top-rated law firm with over $450 million in settlements, is taking action against Dr. Barry J. Brock, a former OB/GYN, for his alleged severe sexual misconduct during his time at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and in his private practice at the Beverly Hills OB/GYN Clinic. The firm is representing…
Continue readingNorthville, Michigan – Legal Help for Veterans, a Michigan-based veterans benefits law firm, has encouraged former service members to review their disability claims following a report from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General. The report revealed that mistakes by VA employees during the processing of claims for veterans rated as 100…
Continue readingNew York, New York – New York City criminal defense attorney Peter Brill of Brill Legal Group is representing former NYPD Police Chief Jeffrey Maddrey against allegations of sexual misconduct. The accusations, levied by a former subordinate, have been categorically denied by Maddrey, who maintains his innocence. In a statement to the press, Peter Brill…
Continue readingDetroit, Michigan – The Michigan Clergy Abuse Coalition has introduced a new tool aimed at empowering survivors of clergy sexual abuse and the broader community with greater access to information. The search engine, available at Michigan Clergy Abuse Coalition’s website, compiles data on clergy members credibly accused of sexual assault within the state. The initiative…
Continue readingDenver, CO – A federal lawsuit charges the City and County of Denver, Office of the Mayor, and Ben Sanders, Chief Equity Officer of the Denver Mayor’s Office of Social Equity & Innovation, with political retaliation in violation of the First Amendment and with sex discrimination. Jessica Calderon, a Latina who is the Director of…
Continue readingNew York, New York – In a pivotal decision by the New York State Education Department, the suspension of a student from the East Moriches Union Free School District has been overturned, marking a significant victory for student rights and due process in school disciplinary actions. The appeal, handled by Brill Legal Group on behalf…
Continue readingWestchester County, New York – Super Lawyers® recognized Founding Partner Bernard A. Krooks, J.D., CPA, LLM (in taxation), CELA®, AEP® (Distinguished), Partner Amy C. O’Hara Esq., CELA®, Partner Marion M. Walsh, Esq. as 2024 Super Lawyers,® and Attorneys Arshi Pal, Esq., and Nicholas N. Khayumov, Esq. as Super Lawyer’s Rising Stars® for 2024. Founding Partner…
Continue readingDetroit, Michigan – High-profile Detroit law firm Sommers Schwartz, PC is currently investigating serious allegations against Father Eduard Perrone, a priest who served in the Detroit Archdiocese for 25 years. The well-established firm is also extending a supportive hand to potential survivors of abuse, assuring that they are not alone in their fight for justice.…
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