@holtzmanvogel is proud to announce has filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with #SCOTUS in StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice v. Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The petition asks the Court to resolve two entrenched circuit splits over the legal standards for a "hostile environment" claim under Title VI of the #CivilRightsAct, which are questions the Court has not addressed in more than 30 years, and that have taken on new urgency amid the rise of campus antisemitism following October 7, 2023.
At issue is whether a plaintiff must prove harassers' subjective discriminatory intent to state a hostile environment claim, and whether the First Amendment categorically bars such a claim when the harassment takes the form of "protected speech." The First Circuit's answers to both questions deepened existing divisions among the courts of appeals and, if left standing, would weaken Title VI's protections against discrimination for all Americans.
Our team includes @jbtorc, Susan Greene, @AkivaShapiro, Mark Pinkert, Saritha Komatireddy, @jaredsbauman and Andrew Episkopos. We were honored to work alongside @SperoLaw and @StandWithUs on this important matter.
https://t.co/TREzP9Dwxx
#FightingAntisemitism
Holtzman Vogel is proud to be recognized by @ChambersGuides across three practice areas: Political Law (National), Environmental Law (Florida), and Land Use (North and Central Florida)
Congratulations to our lawyers who achieved individual rankings: Jan Baran, Tom Josefiak, @jbtorc, @JillHVogel, @AndrewDWatkins, Mohammad Jazil, Gary Perko, Gary Hunter, and @_rvolpe.
But rankings only tell part of the story. Alongside every ranked attorney is an entire team of talented, dedicated professionals who show up every day and make the work possible.
We are proud of everyone at Holtzman Vogel and grateful to our clients for entrusting us with their most important matters.
#ChambersUSA #LegalExcellence #HoltzmanVogel #PoliticalLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #LandUse #DCLawFirm #VirginiaLawFirm #TallahasseeLawFirm #MiamiLawFirm #NashvilleLawFirm #PhoenixLawFirm #NewYorkLawFirm
How far can #NY universities go in advancing #DEI without crossing legal lines?
Thursday, our attorneys Susan Greene & @jaredsbauman tackle that question at @TheRepLawyer New York Chapter Virtual CLE Program.
Register: https://t.co/PFwpM8ozwU
#HigherEducation#PoliticalLaw
I’m running for Attorney General because we need a prosecutor in charge, focused on New York and focused on safety. I hope you’ll join our campaign, because if New York isn’t safe, nothing else matters.
We sued Penn in order to protect the academic freedom rights of Professor Amy Wax and of every professor at a private university in the United States.
Filed complaint: https://t.co/7RPwQls8oI
@Kellen_Dwyer Susan Greene @jbtorc@JaredSBauman filed on behalf of the client.
Susan Greene and @jaredsbauman examine a pivotal First Circuit ruling that undermines #TitleVI protections, weakening safeguards for students against discriminatory harassment. Read their full analysis in the @NRO.
https://t.co/FHpQZ35vyt
#ConstitutionalLaw#CivilRights
We filed a #SCOTUS amicus brief on behalf of @LELDF, urging the Court to grant certiorari to ensure police officers have a meaningful opp to appeal qualified immunity decisions before trial.
@Kellen_Dwyer@JonforFairfax Mark Pinkert @jaredsbauman
https://t.co/rjiEZ2Qee3
Dear @WhiteHouse, I Know this is a kind shot, but My name is Rodney Smith Jr. I live in Huntsville, AL. I’m currently traveling to all 50 states mowing lawns for veterans, active duty service members, Gold Star families & widows. I’m also sharing their stories . This is my way of honoring them.
As founder of a nonprofit with 6,000+ kids mowing FREE lawns for the elderly, disabled, single parents & veterans nationwide, I’d be honored to bring my USA Flag Mower to mow at the Arlington National Cemetery where veterans rest.
I’m currently in the New England area heading down the East Coast before Florida, then Alaska. Thank you for your consideration.
— Rodney
We were honored to be interviewed for @TheNLJ article, written by @abigailadcox.
@JillHVogel speaks about the current political climate and what clients are looking for in a law firm as they navigate the current administration's legislative policy.
https://t.co/o0eg2gTYcM
#SCOTUS unanimously decided to allow terror victims to sue the Palestinian Authority & Palestine Liberation Organization.
Mark Pinkert @jbtorc@politicalelle@jaredsbauman submitted an amicus brief on behalf of Jewish orgs.
https://t.co/hwCZjQN9tH
Honored to represent Mr. Kestenbaum. He's been a fearless advocate for students and a powerful voice in the fight against #antisemitism.
Mark Pinkert Jason Torchinsky John Cycon Jonathan Lienhard @politicalelle@jaredsbauman Oliver Roberts
@nytimes
https://t.co/qADtgfxD3g