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| The Brief for Dec 19 |
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In today's Brief: Texan John Paul DeJoria wanted U.S. courts to throw out a hefty judgment from a Moroccan court and he turned to Texas legislators for help. Also, how Dallas Paul Quinn College escaped losing its accreditation and turned itself around.
Elvia Limn, Texas Tribune 12/19/2019    |
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| Investigation: Reverse Mortgages Leave Heirs With Endless Cycle of Problems |
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Reverse mortgages allow homeowners to borrow against the equity in their homes and stay in place mortgage-free until they pass away, while giving their heirs the option of paying off the loan to keep the properties or sell them. But that s not how it worked out for the people who reached out to USA TODAY.
Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today 12/19/2019 |
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| Lawsuit: CBS Producer Stripped of Work Duties After Complaining About Boss' Text |
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CBS is facing a lawsuit by an associate producer on the TV show 60 Minutes alleging gender discrimination and retaliation. The lawsuit was filed in New York State Supreme Court against CBS Broadcasting by the London-based producer. She alleges her 63-year-old boss texted her a photo that made her feel disgusted, uncomfortable and scared. After complaining about the incident, the plaintiff was stripped of all work responsibilities, according to the lawsuit.
Helen Coster, Reuters 12/17/2019 |
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| Female Chemistry Professor Settles Gender Discrimination Suit for $20M |
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A chemistry professor from the University of Arizona has settled a gender discrimination lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents for $20 million. The lawsuit was filed in Dec. 2018 by the professor and a number of her female colleagues. They alleged the defendants underpaid women, failed to adequately promote them, and denied them equal access to work resources. The lead plaintiff will receive $100,000 in the settlement.
Jasmine Demers, Arizona Daily Star 12/18/2019 |
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| Lawsuits Allege Hotel Chains Ignored Human Trafficking |
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Lawyers representing human trafficking victims want a single federal judge to oversee multiple lawsuits alleging that major hotel chains have ignored human trafficking taking place on their premises. Attorneys have asked a federal panel to consolidate at least 21 such lawsuits pending in 11 states into a single case in federal court in Columbus, OH, arguing that the lawsuits contain the same basic allegations.
Associated Press, USA Today 12/19/2019 |
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