A veteran lifeguard in Los Angeles County, Jeffrey Little, has filed a lawsuit against the county, alleging religious discrimination. The case stems from an incident where Little removed LGBTQ+ Pride flags from his lifeguard tower, arguing that their presence contradicted […]
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The Supreme Court will soon decide Moody v. NetChoice, LLC & NetChoice, LLC v. Paxton, addressing whether social media platforms can ban content based on political or religious views.
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Exploring the rise of antisemitism in the political spectrum, from the far right to the far left. How dangerous rhetoric fuels hatred and violence.
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In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court redefines the standard for Title VII lawsuits, stating “some harm” is sufficient. Details in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis.
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The U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana found that the “last names only” accommodation presented an undue burden not overcome by Groff when it caused “substantial student harm, and an unreasonable risk of liability” while “sharply contradicting the school’s legally entitled mission to foster a supportive environment for all.”
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Explore the paradoxical enforcement of laws in cities like San Francisco, where parking violations are strictly punished while dangerous property damage from outdoor fires goes unaddressed.
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Wakeley, a Sydney suburb far from tourist hotspots, became the center of a global debate on freedom of speech after a terrorist attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel. The Australian eSafety Commissioner ordered the removal of graphic footage from social media, sparking controversy with tech billionaire Elon Musk. Should such content be censored globally? The debate rages on.
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In a world of chaos and uncertainty, we are in a phase described as “Postnormal times” by scholar Ziauddin Sardar. Explore the challenges and changes in our globalized society.
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Thomas More Society attorneys will argue against the Biden Administration and Arconic in a case involving religious discrimination against fired metalworker Daniel Snyder.
Photos: Courtesy of Pepperdine University Pepperdine Caruso Law Hosts 2024 Nootbaar Fellows Workshop and Conference on “Charting the Future of Church and State” This article originally appears at https://law.pepperdine.edu/surf-report/posts/pepperdine-caruso-law-hosts-2024-nootbaar-fellows-workshop-conference-future-church-state.htm n February 7-9, Pepperdine Caruso Law hosted the third
