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Washington legislature significantly expands Fair Chance Act – Go Health Pro

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Washington legislature significantly expands Fair Chance Act – Go Health Pro

                Governor Ferguson has signed HB 1747, which amends Washington’s Fair Chance Act and further restricts employers’ use of criminal records in making employment decisions. As we reported in 2018, Washington’s “Fair Chance Act” prohibits most employers from asking about criminal history before deciding whether an applicant meets … Read more

EEOC Sues Illinois Shipping Company Under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Go Health Pro

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EEOC Sues Illinois Shipping Company Under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Go Health Pro

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued R&L Carriers Shared Services, LLC, a freight transportation and logistics company, to enforce a subpoena that the EEOC issued during their investigation of a sex and pregnancy discrimination charge, the federal agency announced today. The EEOC is investigating a charge of discrimination filed by a driver working … Read more

Beyond the Courtroom: BGL took a stand against attacks on the legal profession and rule of law, Andy Freeman testified before the Maryland House Judiciary Committee against a proposed amendment to the Child Victims Act that would make it harder for survivors to recover damages, Andy Levy taught at the MSBA Appellate Practice Skills Training program, Monica Basche gave a legislative update at the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia’s Annual Meeting, and other attorneys participated in various legal events across Maryland and D.C. – Go Health Pro

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Beyond the Courtroom: BGL took a stand against attacks on the legal profession and rule of law, Andy Freeman testified before the Maryland House Judiciary Committee against a proposed amendment to the Child Victims Act that would make it harder for survivors to recover damages, Andy Levy taught at the MSBA Appellate Practice Skills Training program, Monica Basche gave a legislative update at the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia’s Annual Meeting, and other attorneys participated in various legal events across Maryland and D.C. – Go Health Pro

Welcome to another installment of our “Beyond the Courtroom” series: a recap of recent events our attorneys have attended. From conferences and lectures to summits and symposiums, and more, the BGL team is proud to stay connected to the legal and local communities. Last week, Brown, Goldstein & Levy proudly stood up for the critical … Read more

Monica Basche presented on current issues facing the Randolph-Sheppard Act vendors at the Virginia Business Opportunities for the Blind Annual Meeting. – Go Health Pro

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Monica Basche presented on current issues facing the Randolph-Sheppard Act vendors at the Virginia Business Opportunities for the Blind Annual Meeting. – Go Health Pro

Monica Basche, attorney at Brown, Goldstein & Levy, presented an update on current issues facing Randolph-Sheppard Act vendors during the general session of the Virginia Business Opportunities for the Blind Annual Meeting on March 28. The Randolph-Sheppard Act is a federal statute that gives blind licensed vendors priority in operating vending facilities on federal properties. … Read more

BGL commemorates Fair Housing Month and continues the fight to end discrimination in housing, in pursuit of the goals of the Fair Housing Act. – Go Health Pro

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BGL commemorates Fair Housing Month and continues the fight to end discrimination in housing, in pursuit of the goals of the Fair Housing Act. – Go Health Pro

Brown, Goldstein & Levy is proud to celebrate 57 years of the Fair Housing Act and celebrate Fair Housing Month this April. Our passionate team of attorneys challenges all types of housing discrimination, fighting for clients who face discrimination in housing because of race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, and socioeconomic status. … Read more