On February 26, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, a case involving the appropriate standard for plaintiffs in a “reverse” discrimination case. Continue Reading ›
Since the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Students for Fair Admission, we have observed an increase in “reverse” discrimination claims where members of a majority group, such as whites or males, allege discrimination based on race, sex, or sexual orientation. Significantly, the Court has agreed to consider the standard for analyzing these discrimination claims in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services. Continue Reading ›
Spoiler alert: DEI policy wasn't enough to establish discrimination. Continue Reading ›
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