Category archives: Civil Rights
Excessive Force by Police Officers
At times, when a police officer arrests someone who is suspected of, or is committing a crime, they must use physical force. When the suspect appears to pose an immediate…
Former LAPD Officer Not Charged in Fatal Shooting of Brendon Glenn
V. James DeSimone, attorney for Brendon Glenn's family, offers these comments on behalf of his clients: "The family of Brendon Glenn is very disappointed that charges will not be filed.…
4 Things You Need to Know About California’s Immigrant Worker Protection Act AB-450
Effective January 1, 2018, California’s Immigrant Worker Protection Act has raised serious questions to both employees and employers about government intrusion into the workplace. Many undocumented immigrant workers are scared…
Attorney DeSimone Achieves $4 Million Settlement for Family of Brendon Glenn in Wrongful Death Caused by LAPD Police Officer
Brendon Glenn’s Death Due to Unjustified and Excessive Deadly Force On May 5, 2015, an African American man by the name of Brendon Glenn, was shot and killed after being…
Family of Los Angeles Sheriff Department Shooting Victim Files Federal Lawsuit
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (Sept. 19, 2016) – The discovery of a video from a nearby nursery school of Los Angeles Sheriff deputies shooting an 18-year-old man in Norwalk, Calif., revealed,…
WE NEED “PEACE” OFFICERS! IT’S TIME FOR CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING
The recent publicity surrounding episodes of police violence around the country makes clear that police officers need to be properly trained and prompt and thorough investigations and corrective action must…
DISCOVERY IN EMPLOYMENT CIVIL RIGHTS CASES: FINDING WHERE THE BODIES ARE BURIED
"Is she dead yet?" Simultaneous feelings of excitement and disgust ran through me as I read this line while reviewing pages and pages of email correspondence amongst employees of a…
WHAT IS SEXUAL HARASSMENT?
Sexual harassment can be described as unwelcome verbal or physical conduct directed at an employee because of his or her sex. The motivation for the unwelcome conduct or comments can…
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