Lathrop & Gage L.C.

Bush Signs Anti-Genetic Discrimination Bill
July 9, 2008
On May 21, President Bush signed into law an anti-discrimination measure that prevents employers and health insurance companies from discriminating against or refusing coverage to individuals based on the results of genetic testing.

Important Changes in Workplace Retaliation Claims
July 9, 2008
On May 27, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that "Section 1981", a 19th-century civil rights statute, provides a cause of action for retaliation. The Court's 7-2 ruling in CBOCS West Inc. v. Humphries gives employees more time to file suit and potentially seek larger damage awards when they...

Firm Plays Key Role in Defending Constitutionality of Indiana Election Law Challenged In U.S. Supreme Court
May 16, 2008
The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed Indiana's law requiring that a person provide photo ID before casting a ballot. The Associated Press called this case "the most important voting rights case since the Bush v. Gore dispute."