If you were recently fired and feel as though you were wrongfully terminated, it may be possible to pursue a lawsuit. While most at-will employees can be fired for any reason, that does not include Read More
How Long Will it Take the EEOC to Investigate My Discrimination Claim?
In 1990 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed by Congress with the intent to assist people who had disabilities to overcome barriers in society. The Act included equal access to Read More
Can I Record Police on Video Without Their Consent?
In recent years there has been a lot of attention brought to police brutality and misconduct. A big part of that is due to many videos going viral on the internet that showcase this misconduct. As a Read More
Brown Firm PLLC Leading a Modified Lawsuit Involving Alleged Police Killing Cover Up
In February of 2016, unarmed 20-year old African-American D’Londre Minifield was shot and killed. The case was ruled a suicide, claiming that the young man shot himself in the back of the head while Read More
Can I Receive Compensation For My Discrimination or Harassment Claim?
If you believe that your civil rights have been violated under the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA) or other Northern Virginia discrimination laws, you may be wondering what compensation you could Read More
Virginia Workplace Discrimination Laws 2018
What Is Workplace Discrimination? Workplace discrimination can come in many different forms and can sometimes be very overt. This can make determining what exactly qualifies as discrimination Read More
How to Know When Your Firing Was Illegal
If you’ve recently been fired, you may be lost and confused about what to do next. If you suspect that your firing was illegal, you need to gather all the evidence possible to sue your employer for Read More
What is the Virginia Human Rights Act?
The Virginia Human Rights Act (Title 2.2, chapter 39 of the Code of Virginia), protects employees from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or Read More
The Americans With Disabilities Act: A 2018 Update
Signed into law by then President George H.W. Bush on the 26th of July 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive civil rights legislation that protects the rights of Read More
Common Civil Rights Violations
Every individual in the United States has certain rights that cannot be taken away from him or her without due process of law. Civil rights are often considered some of the most basic rights available Read More