by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jul 19, 2024 | Civil Rights Law
In a hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun admitted that the company had retaliated against whistleblowers in the past. More than a dozen employees have spoken out about problems at the company, including its poor quality controls and continuing safety problems. These issues may have contributed to safety problems that have resulted in a number of high-profile mechanical failures, including numerous deaths.
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jun 7, 2024 | Civil Rights Law
Malicious prosecution is when the police or prosecutors accuse or convict someone of a crime they did not commit. While it is entirely possible for someone to be falsely accused of a crime for understandable reasons, in many other cases it is the result of retribution, revenge, or some other underhanded motive. Here are six potential signs that you may have been the victim of malicious prosecution:
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jan 26, 2024 | Civil Rights Law
Every day, regular citizens suffer from police brutality and other forms of civil rights violations. When this happens, they may suffer from physical harm, economic costs, and damage to their personal and professional lives. Here are seven ways the police may violate your civil rights:
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jan 26, 2024 | Civil Rights Law
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, or simply Title IX as it is commonly called, is an incredibly important piece of civil rights legislation. For many people, particularly women, it is an essential tool that protects their legal and constitutional rights. But what exactly is Title IX, and how can it potentially help you?
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jan 24, 2024 | Civil Rights Law
One of the most commonly leveled accusations against police officers accused of misconduct is the offense of excessive force. When police officers use excessive force, it can result in serious injury or death, both to criminal suspects and innocent bystanders. But what exactly is excessive force, and how do you identify it when it happens?
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Dec 6, 2023 | Civil Rights Law
Eddie Ramirez, a Philadelphia native, has had all charges against him dropped after spending 27 years in prison on false charges. Ramirez was initially convicted of murder in 1997, though he had always maintained his innocence. After issues with DNA evidence, witness testimony, and undisclosed police notes came to light, he was able to get the charges overturned, resulting in him being freed.
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