Squire Patton Boggs: First African American Woman Appointed to Global Board
Squire Patton Boggs, a leading global law firm, announced the addition of two new members to its 12-person global board.…
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Michael Brown’s Parents and Ferguson, MO Settle Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Summary: The family of Michael Brown has settled their wrongful death lawsuit against the city. In August 2014, unarmed black…
“Black People Food” Lawsuit Filed against Dude Ranch Owner
Summary: An African-American chef is suing the owner of a dude ranch in Elko County for racial discrimination after being…
Segregation or a Bold Plan?
Summary: The University of Connecticut has a problem with their black male population not graduating so they aim to address…
Loretta Lynch Becomes First African American Female Attorney General
Summary: Loretta Lynch will be the first African American Attorney General. She will be working to strengthen relations between law…
Federal Jury Says Using the “N” Word is Bad Even if the User Is African-American
Last week, a federal jury in Manhattan held the use of the N-word targeted at an African-American was as much…
Siegel Races Back to Indy Law Firm
Max L. Siegel, former president of global operations for Dale Earnhardt, is rejoining Indianapolis' Baker & Daniels to lead an…