by Brian Mahany
One hit wonder Right Said Fred had a minor hit a few years ago with his song “I’m too Sexy for My Shirt.” Now a New York court now gets to decide if former Citibank banker Debrahlee Lorenzana was literally fired for being too sexy for her shirts. According to her lawsuit, …
by Brian Mahany
In September, I discussed a recent government survey suggesting that each week, approximately 1.1 million workers in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York are cheated on their wages. (See “Broken Laws, Unprotected Workers”, Sep. 16, 2009) http://www.mahanyertl.com/mahanyertl/broken-laws-unprotected-workers/50/
That claim was buttressed by published reports this month indicating wage and hour claims filed under the …
The Wisconsin Legislature is currently considering a number of measures concerning operating while intoxicated (OWI). It should come as no surprise that most of these bills increase the penalties for OWI. Whether or not any of these bills are passed this year (state budget constraints make it more difficult to pass certain legislation), Wisconsin courts are …
Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle signed a law allowing victims of employment discrimination to receive up to $300,000 in damages.
Until now, victims of workplace discrimination had a difficult choice to make. File in federal court where the potential awards were higher or file in state court and have a greater chance of winning. With the new …
What kind of jail and suspension of driving privileges can I expect? This is a common question we are frequently asked.
A first offense Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) charge is not criminal. The penalties do not include jail. The court, however, is required to levy a fine (called a forfeiture) and the offense carries a 6 …