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Sixteen former University of Michigan men’s hockey players filed a federal sex discrimination lawsuit in Detroit, alleging they endured ritualized sexual abuse and hazing between 1984 and 2001. The complaint accuses longtime head coach Red Berenson of knowing about the misconduct and failing to intervene, while the university denies responsibility, citing its early adoption of anti-hazing policies.
Fox Television Stations and WJBK-TV have filed a federal court response to former anchor Taryn Asher’s sex discrimination lawsuit, asserting her termination was due to 'unprofessional workplace behavior' and 'outbursts' rather than gender bias. Asher alleges she faced disparate treatment compared to co-anchor Roop Raj, including fewer guest interviews and a less favorable schedule, particularly after station manager Paul McGonagle took over in July 2025. The station admits Asher raised concerns about unequal treatment but denies retaliation, citing incidents of profanity and shouting. A key dispute centers on the termination date: Asher claims she was fired in November 2025, while Fox asserts the official termination occurred in June 2026, affecting her non-compete clause. The station is also seeking the return of a company laptop, which Asher’s legal team claims contains privileged attorney-client material.
A former Goldman Sachs banker, Jonathan Reeves, won a sex-discrimination case after being dismissed by the bank following his return from parental leave. Reeves claimed he was unfairly treated and dismissed for performance reasons, which the tribunal found to be discriminatory, especially as he struggled to balance work and childcare during COVID-19 lockdowns. The tribunal noted that Reeves' bosses were more empathetic towards female employees regarding childcare issues. Goldman Sachs is reviewing the judgment.
The U.S. Department of Education has released final Title IX regulations aimed at preventing sex discrimination in education programs receiving federal financial assistance. The regulations protect against all forms of sex-based harassment and discrimination, promote accountability and fairness, and empower and support students and families. These regulations are effective from August 1, 2024, and apply to complaints of sex discrimination regarding alleged conduct occurring on or after that date.