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Federal Court Approves Major Nationwide Settlement for Post-9/11 Army Veterans
A federal court has granted approval of a major settlement in a nationwide class action lawsuit where the Veterans Legal Services Clinic at Yale Law School served as co-counsel for the plaintiffs.
Yale Teach-In Series Reflects on the Path Forward After the Chauvin Verdict
A series of three teach-ins involving Law School faculty, staff, alumni, and affiliates presented an opportunity for the Yale community to reflect and come together in the wake of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Historic Connecticut Parentage Act Passes CT House
In a historic vote, the Connecticut House of Representatives passed the Connecticut Parentage Act (CPA) 141-1 with overwhelming bipartisan support.
WIRAC Represents Latino Workers Alleging Wage Theft and Discrimination
The Worker & Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic (WIRAC) represents 24 workers alleging failure to pay overtime and seeking an end to racial discrimination and harassment.
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Suburb Housing Quest Enters New Phase
WIRAC Class Action Reaches Settlement in Landmark COVID-19 Case for Immigrants
Students in the Worker and Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic (WIRAC) at Yale Law School, along with partner organizations, represented plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit challenging conditions at the Bristol County House of Correction.
Connecticut Parentage Act Heads to House Floor for Vote
The Judiciary Committee passed the Connecticut Parentage Act, the principal drafter of which is Professor Douglas NeJaime, on consent out of committee on March 29, 2021.
CT Moves Bill Forward to Abolish Prison Gerrymandering
The Connecticut General Assembly’s Government Administration and Elections Committee voted to advance a bill abolishing prison gerrymandering.