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The Case for Inclusion

News and Legal Analysis on Issues Related to Diversity and Inclusion

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Author: Brigid A. Harrington

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The 11th Circuit Flushes Away Rights to Bathroom Access in Schools

Discrimination, Gender Identity • By Brigid A. Harrington • February 22, 2023

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New Year, New Protections for Pregnant and Lactating Employees, Restrictions on Pre-Dispute Non-Disclosure and Non-Disparagement Provisions

Benefits, Employment • By Aimee E. Bierman and Tracy Thomas Boland • January 17, 2023

Affordable Housing

Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Aims to Improve Affordable Housing in Worcester

Affordable Housing, Zoning • By Mark A. Borenstein • November 9, 2022

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EOHED Issues Updated Guidance for Multi-Family Zoning in MBTA Communities

Affordable Housing, Multifamily Housing • By Amanda Zuretti • November 8, 2022

Affordable Housing

Framingham’s Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Affordable Housing and Workforce Housing Requirements

Housing, Proposed Legislation • By Joseph R. Duquette • November 4, 2022

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Boston’s Effort to Create and Preserve Affordable Housing: Real Estate Transfer Fees and Senior Property Tax Relief

Housing, Proposed Legislation • By Joseph R. Duquette • November 2, 2022

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Reading the Riot Act: $100 Million Settlement in Gender Discrimination Class Action

Discrimination, Women • By Aimee E. Bierman • August 15, 2022

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Mass. CROWN Act Provides Anti-Discrimination Protections Based on Natural and Protective Hairstyles

Discrimination, Employment • By Danielle Jurema Lederman • July 29, 2022

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Jump Ball! NCAA Authorizes Use of Iconic “March Madness” Brand for Women’s Basketball Championship

Equality, Higher Education • By Lynette Paczkowski • November 3, 2021

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Case Closed – University and Professor Reach Settlement After Four Years of Litigation

Employment, Equality • By Lynette Paczkowski • August 31, 2021

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AiVi Nguyen and Chelsie Vokes Write “How to counter the Shecession” for the Worcester Business Journal

Equality, Women • By AiVi Nguyen and Chelsie A. Vokes • June 8, 2021