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Remembering Disability Rights Activist Judy Heumann
Judy Heumann – often called the mother of the disability rights movement – was a fierce advocate of civil rights legislation for people with disabilities and a mentor to generations. She died on March 4 at age 75. Possibly most famous for leading the longest sit-in...
Kennedy Hunt P.C., Esposito & Staubus LLP, DOJ, Settle $800,000 Housing Discrimination Lawsuit
Kennedy Hunt P.C. is thrilled to announce an $800,000 settlement in a housing discrimination lawsuit against the Village of Hinsdale, Illinois. After years of litigation, the Village of Hinsdale has now agreed to enter into a consent decree to settle a lawsuit...
Kennedy Hunt P.C. Files Complaint Against Washington University in St. Louis
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...
Missouri lawmaker wants to end school suspensions in K-3
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...
New Report: Alarming Rates of Seclusion and Restraint in Missouri Schools
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, and...
U.S. Looks to Ban Noncompete Agreements in Labor Contracts
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...