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Legal News: Governor Newsom Grants Reprieves for California Death Row Inmates

Just recently, Governor Gavin Newsom stated his intention to sign an executive order granting a reprieve to all 737 death row inmates in California—home to the largest death row population in the Western Hemisphere. This is especially staggering as it is twice the size of Florida’s, the next largest population. It should be noted, however, […]

Published on April 7, 2019
Alaska Mayor Vetoes LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Ordinance, but There Is Still Hope

As February came to a close, spirits were high in Fairbanks after the city council voted 4-2 in favor of Ordinance 6093—an LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance that includes protections in employment, housing, and public accommodations for those discriminated against based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Conservative opponents of the legislation argued that Ordinance 6093 […]

Published on March 27, 2019
New Jersey High School Students Secure Civil Rights Victory

In this particularly precarious moment for civil rights in our country, it has become unusual to hear about positive developments in the civil rights arena. Last month, however, there was occasion to celebrate one such development, where students from New Jersey’s Hightown High School saw their efforts to pass a bill—one that would create an […]

Published on March 9, 2019
Racial Discrimination Against Jews? A Federal Court Weighs In

According to a lawsuit filed in Louisiana federal court, a man who was raised Jewish but had since converted to Christianity, Joshua Bonadona, was denied a position as a football coach at Louisiana College on the basis of his Jewish descent. Though there are many laws that address this sort of discrimination in various ways, […]

Published on February 7, 2019
Attorney Navruz Avloni Makes Partner

February 2, 2019 – San Francisco, California. California Civil Rights Law Group, a law firm specializing in employment law including discrimination, wrongful termination, and sexual harassment, is proud to announce that attorney Navruz Avloni has made partnership status. Avloni brings a passion for justice and the law to the firm plus strong organizational skills. It […]

Published on February 2, 2019
New Team Members

California Civil Rights Law Group, a San Francisco Bay Area law firm specializing in sexual harassment and discrimination, is proud to announce a new team member. The growing law firm has established a reputation as one of the Bay Area’s best teams of lawyers in the areas of sexual harassment and discrimination law.

Published on September 27, 2018
What Voting Rights Do I Have in the Workplace?

With the 2018 midterm elections approaching, California voters are looking forward to casting their votes. However, many employees don’t know their voting rights in the workplace. Each year, thousands of Californians give up their right to vote out of fear for losing their jobs or missing out on needed pay.

Published on September 17, 2018
Am I Likely to Get Sexually Harassed at Work?

It would be nice if we could observe our co-workers for a day or two and then name those who are likely to engage in sexual harassment. Researchers have tried to do exactly that. Unfortunately, the conclusion they reach is that characteristics do not determine this propensity as much as the work environment itself. Sure, […]

Published on September 14, 2018
CA Civil Rights Law Group Announces New San Francisco Address

California Civil Rights Law Group, a San Francisco Bay Area law firm specializing in discrimination litigation including wrongful termination and sexual harassment law is proud to announce a new San Francisco address and Google listing.

Published on July 31, 2018
An Unanswered Question: “Can I Refuse to Serve Trump Supporters?”

Since the 2016 election, the issue of when a business can refuse to serve a customer has become particularly significant. Despite a multitude of news articles and court cases, much remains unclear. For example, can California businesses discriminate against customers for political reasons? Other states seem to allow it. A New York City bar called The […]

Published on July 26, 2018

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