Tag Archives: Title VII

Proposed Bill Would Make It Easier for Plaintiffs to Prevail on Age Discrimination Claims

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Royal LLP

Congress is considering a bill that would make it easier for plaintiffs to prevail on age discrimination lawsuits under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Currently, litigants claiming age discrimination must prove that, “but for” their age, they would … Continue reading →

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Major Victory for Wal-Mart: United States Supreme Court Puts Kibosh on a 1.5 Million Member Class

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Royal LLP

On June 20, 2011, the United States Supreme Court found in favor of Wal-Mart, ending the eleven year Dukes v. Wal-Mart class action litigation saga. To read the United States Supreme Court’s decision, click here. In the Dukes case, 1.5 … Continue reading →

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New Federal Legislation Designed to Ease the Standard in Proving Age Cases

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Royal LLP

Lawmakers in both the House and Senate have introduced legislation, which, if passed, will amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to make it easier for plaintiffs in age discrimination to prove their cases. This legislation, entitled Protecting … Continue reading →

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