Harvey Weinstein, women who accused him of sexual misconduct, his former film studio’s board members and the New York attorney general’s office have reached a tentative $44 million deal to resolve lawsuits and compensate alleged victims of the Hollywood producer, according to people familiar with the matter. Lawyers involved in the discussions told a bankruptcy-court… Continue reading Weinstein Reaches $44 Million Deal in Sexual-Misconduct Case
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Lloyd’s of London Will Name and Shame Sexual Harassment Culprits
Lloyd’s of London will publicly name and shame anyone it bans from its insurance market for sexual harassment, according to Chief Executive Officer John Neal. “When we do see instances of bad behavior, and let’s hope they are infrequent, we have got to be public and decisive about the action that we take,” Neal said… Continue reading Lloyd’s of London Will Name and Shame Sexual Harassment Culprits
CBS Hit With Shareholder Suit Over Leslie Moonves Sexual Harassment Allegations
Allegations of sexual misconduct against CBS chairman Leslie Moonves have now hit a courtroom as one CBS shareholder on Monday filed a putative class action against the company. Gene Samit, represented by the firm of Pomerantz LLC, is suing in New York federal court with the contention that CBS promulgated its ethical standards in proxy… Continue reading CBS Hit With Shareholder Suit Over Leslie Moonves Sexual Harassment Allegations
Uber to Pay Hundreds of Workers in $10 Million Deal over Alleged Discrimination, Harassment
New details have emerged about how a $10 million settlement will be divided up among workers allegedly harmed by gender- and race-based discrimination and harassment at Uber, which reportedly remains under federal investigation over its pay and hiring practices. The pending settlement would cap a legal battle that started in October 2017 after three Latina… Continue reading Uber to Pay Hundreds of Workers in $10 Million Deal over Alleged Discrimination, Harassment