Discrimination based on religion has been prohibited by Title VII since its passage in 1964. Most states, including Minnesota, contain specific protections against religious discrimination. This includes protecting atheists or secular humanists from discrimination, as lack of religious faith has been interpreted to be protected against discrimination in the same manner as active faith. This protection extends to the Establishment Clause and … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Sales Account Manager Sues Street Fleet
Sales Account Manager Sues Street Fleet For Sexual Harassment, Sex-based Discrimination, Retaliation, and Breach of Contract Read the Complaint Keaton Kilkenny, a prolific Sales Account Manager for Street Fleet for nearly six years, has sued the company in Ramsey County alleging sexual harassment, sex-based discrimination, retaliation, and breach of contract. She is represented by Lead Counsel Larry Schaefer at Schaefer Halleen, LLC, a … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Territory Manager Sues Abbott Laboratories
Territory Manager Sues Abbott Laboratories for Sex Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation, Breach of Contract and Defamation Read the Complaint → Georgann Gillund, a successful Territory Manager for Abbott Laboratories for over eight years, has sued the company in Ramsey County alleging sexual harassment, discrimination based on gender and age, retaliation, breach of contract and defamation. She is represented by Lead Counsel Larry Schaefer … [Read more...]
The Impact of the Black Lives Matter Movement on Race Discrimination Litigation
I recently chaired a panel presentation on the impact of the Black Lives Matter Movement (BLM) on race discrimination litigation against employers. This presentation occurred on May 25, 2021, exactly one year after George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. A great deal has changed in that year but so much more progress can be achieved, which we discussed in this presentation and I summarize … [Read more...]
Representing Medical Professionals in Board Complaints
Physicians practicing medicine in any state are required to be licensed in each state where they practice. The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (MBMP) is the state licensing board governing medical practices in Minnesota. Representing physicians in front of the MBPM requires a detailed knowledge of the Minnesota Medical Practice Act (MMPA), set forth in Minn. Stat. Chapter 147. Reporting obligations under the MMPA are described in § … [Read more...]
