by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Feb 1, 2023 | Employment Law
On December 5th, 2022, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a complaint against Washington University in St. Louis for violating the Missouri Human Rights Act in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County. The lawsuit alleges that Washington University discriminated against our client... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Feb 1, 2023 | Education Law
A Missouri lawmaker is looking to end school suspensions for the state’s youngest students. Rep. Ian Mackey, D-St. Louis, is the sponsor of a new bill that would ban suspensions for children in kindergarten through third grade. The bill would also discourage... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
A new report from the Missouri Disability Foundation shows the alarming use of seclusion and restraint in Missouri schools – now public for the very first time. The use of seclusion and restraint can look like holding a child down, restricting their mobility,... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jan 31, 2023 | Employment Law
A significant move to boost labor rights in the U.S. is one step closer to reality. The Federal Trade Commission introduced a new proposal to block companies from using noncompete clauses in labor contracts. These clauses ban workers from leaving their job for a... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jan 13, 2023 | Civil Rights
Over in Los Angeles, the Department of Justice has secured a $31.25 million settlement with City National Bank over allegations the bank redlined – or refused to underwrite mortgages – in predominately Black and Latinx neighborhoods. This is the largest...