Jessica Thomas

2 months ago | jdsupra.com | Cameron Ellis |Jessica Thomas |Zachary Zagger

On April 4, 2025, the final day of Georgia’s legislative session, Governor Brian Kemp signed into law a “religious liberty” bill that will strengthen protections for the free exercise of religion by prohibiting state and local government actions that substantially burden religious practices or activities.

Mar 3, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Amanda T. Quan |Nonnie L. Shivers |Jessica Thomas

[co-author: Leah Shepherd]The Supreme Court of the United States recently heard oral arguments in a case to determine whether employees who are part of a majority group must meet a higher standard to prove discrimination. Quick HitsOn February 26, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in a lawsuit claiming a state agency in Ohio discriminated against a straight employee because she is straight.

Oct 16, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Alicia Johnson |Amanda T. Quan |Jessica Thomas

[co-author: Leah Shepherd]The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear a case in which a female heterosexual employee claimed an Ohio state agency discriminated against her in favor of employees who identify as LGBTQ+. The case, Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, may shed light on what constitutes illegal bias against a majority group.

Jan 25, 2024 | jdsupra.com | James Paul |David Raizman |Jessica Thomas

On January 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that would require accessible medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) and other accessibility-related practices for persons with disabilities in the healthcare industry.