In a legal challenge that could shape future employment practices, three law students have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Acting Chair Andrea Lucas, alleging overreach in recent investigations into law firms’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District
In a development that underscores the vital role of federal accountability, two whistleblowers from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) have exposed a concerning lapse in mine safety oversight. According to a recent report from the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), federal investigators confirmed that MSHA failed to inspect 51 active mines in Guam,
The Office of the D.C. Attorney General has reached its first major settlement in a lawsuit that accuses landlords and RealPage, a rental pricing software company, of artificially inflating rents across the city. The agreement, involving Washington-based property management company William C. Smith & Co., marks a pivotal moment in a legal battle centered around
Legal disputes between businesses can happen for many reasons, but your Washington, D.C. commercial litigation lawyer can show you the way forward. Whether it’s a contract that didn’t hold up or a partnership that went sideways, commercial litigation covers a wide range of situations – and the team at Eric Siegel Law can use our
Every day, people are misled into spending money on products or services that aren’t what they were promised. Sometimes it’s a fake warranty. Other times it’s a hidden charge, a misleading ad, or a product that doesn’t work the way it should. No matter how it happens, the result is often the same—people lose money,
Workplaces should be fair, respectful, and inclusive—but if you feel you’re being targeted for unfair treatment because of your race, you should contact a Washington, D.C. employment discrimination lawyer. At Eric Siegel Law, we’ve spent 30 years helping clients get fair treatment and compensation after experiencing discrimination. Read on to see how we can help,