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 According to a recent study, Spanish speaking plaintiffs received lower awards in civil cases.  Spanish speaking plaintiffs needing translators received lower awards.  Interest was initially sparked when a Dallas, Texas plaintiff lawyer noticed that his clients needing translators seemed to obtain lower verdicts from the jury.  This study apparently supports his initial suspicion. 

 Many employers completely prohibit relationships between management and subordinates.  The military has some complicated rules regulating relationships and it too prohibits relationships between those with very different ranks.  But, studies show, nevertheless, that relationships continue in the workplace.  The workplace remains a prime source of marriage partners.  But, the problems developing in the wake of…

 The new regulations for the Americans with Disabilities Act have been proposed.  The EEOC promulgates those regs and seeks public comment before making them final.  You can view the new regs at this website.  These regs are based on the ADA Amendments Act which was passed last year.  Among other changes, they list new…

 You’re a woman in a managerial position.  You might think you are more removed from sexual harassment issues than your blue collar counterpart.  No, says a recent study.  a University of Minnesota Sociologist finds that sexual harassment is 137% more common among female managers than among blue collar women.  Ms. McLaughlin concludes that because…

 Sexual harassment becomes more subtle in today’s climate, reports MSNBC.  Instant Messaging, texting now allow more options to pursue an inappropriate relationship in more subtle ways.  But, speaking as a lawyer, that might make things easier to prove, if the victim thinks to save the IM’s or text messages.