Washington, D.C. – An audit has found that the District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) failed to adhere to its own overtime policies, leading to unauthorized payments for overtime work. The report, released by D.C. Auditor Kathy Patterson, stems from a whistleblower’s allegation of potential misuse of funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. You
In a major legal action, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and seven state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against Strategic Financial Solutions (SFS) and its executives, Ryan Sasson and Jason Blust. The suit, initiated on January 10, 2024, accuses SFS of operating an illegal debt-relief scheme that swindled more than $100 million from
In a significant legal setback for civil rights advocacy, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center (LFHAC) lacks standing to sue for racial discrimination under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). This decision, rendered on September 14, 2023, highlights a troubling trend in federal courts that mirrors
What To Do If Your Employer Denies You Breaks Your Washington DC hourly wage lawyer can help you protect your rights and help you secure the compensation you deserve. At Eric Siegel Law, we’re ready to use our over 30 years of legal experience to fight on your behalf. From whistleblower retaliation to discrimination, we’ve
A nationwide settlement in several antitrust lawsuits against the real estate industry is set to lower commission fees for Baltimore-area home sellers and increase competition. Our Silver Spring, MD real estate litigation lawyer can tell you that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed to alter its commission rules and pay $418 million to compensate
LGBTQ+ individuals form a significant portion of Washington, D.C.’s workforce, with 5.9% of the labor force identifying as LGBTQ+, and 17% of adults under 30 identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual, with over 5% identifying as trans or nonbinary. Our Washington, DC employment litigation lawyer knows that despite the 2020 Supreme Court ruling in Bostock