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Abercrombie and Title VII's Broad Definition of Religion
The U.S. Supreme Court recently granted certiorari in a religious accommodation case, EEOC v. Abercrombie. This case involves a Muslim teenager, Samantha Elauf, who was denied a job at an Abercrombie & Fitch store because she wore a black headscarf, or hijab, to her job interview. Abercrombie argued not only that the company should not be required to hire and accommodate Elauf, but additionally that they were never given actual notice that she was wearing the hijab for religious reasons.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit granted summary judgment to Abercrombie, holding that the company did not have an obligation to accommodate Elauf since “Ms. Elauf never informed Abercrombie prior to its hiring decision that her practice of wearing a hijab was based on her religious beliefs.” EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch, 731 F.3d 1106, 1116 (10th Cir. 2013). In other words, the court held that an employee in a religious accommodation case has an obligation to give direct explicit notice to her employer that her religious practices conflict with a neutral work rule.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.