By Jennifer Garvey In what crazy world does an employer deem it acceptable to talk about sex in the office? Well not so crazy as it seems it is happening more and more these days. One of our clients, Excenia Fofana was an employee at Odyssey House which is an organization that helps those struggling [...]
Archive for October, 2007
Battered workers press for rights to time off
The National Law Journal updates readers about Adriana Becerril, who has alleged perpetration of domestic violence by her ex-husband the night before she joined a new job. She is being represented by Tuckner, Sipser, Weinstock & Sipser, LLP. The article follows: Battered workers press for rights to time off: States are passing laws mandating leave; [...]
NY Knicks Sexual Harassment Verdict Out!
Jack Tuckner, Esq. of the New York based Tuckner, Sipser, Weinstock & Sipser, LLP is interviewed on the recent NY Knicks Sexual Harassment Verdict.
October is the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Two decades ago, on October 1, 1987, the month of October was declared as Domestic Violence Awareness Month through the efforts of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The observation began with creation of the first national toll-free hotline and since then October 1 has been designated as a national Day of Unity. Following is [...]
Gangsters, Hip-Hop and American Culture
By Jack Tuckner, Esq. Some pertinent questions arise from the event, catalyzed by rapper T.I.’s real-life arrest shortly before the opening of the film American Gangster, wherein he largely plays the fictional equivalent of his apparent real life persona. Why do some facets of hip-hop are so fascinated with gangster culture? Why are we as [...]