A big change is coming to how companies handle complaints. Soon, bosses won't be able to use secret deals to stop workers from talking about sexual misconduct or discrimination at work. This change is part of a new law expected to pass later this year. These secret deals, called non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), have been used to keep victims quiet. But now, any suc...
Blake Farenthold, a former Texas Republican U. S. Rep. , passed away at the age of 63. He left behind a complex legacy. He was known for his involvement in politics, but his life took a dramatic turn due to serious allegations. He was accused of sexual harassment, which ultimately led to his departure from Congress. Farenthold's health had been declining for some...
Alex Cooper, the host of the Call Her Daddy podcast, has recently come forward with serious accusations. She claims that her former soccer coach at Boston University, Nancy Feldman, behaved inappropriately towards her. This revelation is part of a new documentary series, Call Her Alex, which debuted at the Tribeca Festival. Cooper's time on the BU soccer team, from ...
A recent legal battle has brought to light serious allegations of sexual harassment on the set of the popular medical drama, "Doctor Odyssey. " Three former crew members have taken legal action against the show's production company and its parent firm, accusing them of turning a blind eye to a persistent culture of harassment. The lawsuit was filed in a Los Angeles ...
Smokey Robinson, the legendary Motown singer, is now facing a legal battle of his own. He has decided to take legal action against four former housekeepers who accused him of sexual harassment and rape. Robinson filed a $500 million lawsuit, claiming defamation and elder abuse. He believes the women and their lawyer conspired to make false accusations to extort money...
The power of teamwork is undeniable. It is the engine of innovation and collaboration. However, women often face a significant hurdle: sexist remarks. These comments do not just hurt individuals. They also mess with how well a team works together. This is because of something called emotional synchrony. This is when people in a group match their facial expressi...
There's a lot of talk about Andrew Cuomo these days. He's running for mayor of New York City and has just secured a big endorsement. The 1199SEIU, the city's largest health care workers' union, has thrown its support behind him. This might seem surprising to some. After all, the union's leader, George Gresham, called for Cuomo's resignation as governor just a couple ...
Hollywood is buzzing with a high-stakes legal showdown. The spotlight is on Blake Lively, who is fighting back against a $400 million lawsuit. This move came right after her husband, Ryan Reynolds, took similar action. The lawsuit was filed by Justin Baldoni, who is accusing Lively of defamation. In response, Lively's legal team is using a California law to their ad...
The legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is heating up. Lively is pushing for Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit to be thrown out. This lawsuit is a response to Lively's sexual harassment complaint filed with the California Civil Rights Department. Lively's legal team argues that Baldoni's lawsuit is a misuse of the legal system. They claim it is a tactic...
Lizzo, the renowned singer, recently opened up about her struggles with depression during a concert at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. She revealed that in 2023, she felt so overwhelmed by the world that she didn't want to live anymore. This was a time when she was dealing with a lot of pain and fear. She was so hurt that she didn't want to be seen by anyone. She...