Civil Rights Law
Freetown, Massachusetts – Local seniors can learn about Elder Law issues at a free in-person event hosted by the Freetown Council on Aging on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM, located at: FREETOWN COUNCIL ON AGING227 Chace Rd, East Freetown, MA 02717(508) 763-9557www.freetownma.gov The event is part of the statewide Elder Law Education Program…
Continue readingAndover, Massachusetts – The 17th Annual “Animal Rights Day,” at the Massachusetts School of Law (MSLAW) will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Held outdoors, rain or shine, on MSLAW’s campus, the family-friendly event celebrates animals of all kinds, with a focus on how they enrich our lives,…
Continue readingDetroit, Michigan – Eleven former and current student-athletes have filed a sweeping federal class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, alleging that the University of Michigan, its Regents, Keffer Development Services, LLC, and former football co-offensive coordinator Matthew Weiss were responsible for a massive data breach that exposed…
Continue readingNew York, New York – Peter E. Brill, a distinguished educator defense attorney and founder of Brill Legal Group, P.C., is drawing attention to significant delays in the resolution of teacher misconduct cases within the New York State Education Department. These delays, which can extend up to seven years, leave both students and educators in…
Continue readingDetroit, 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…
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