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A May 4, 2018 article published by The New York Times about new sexual harassment guidelines issued by the Department of Justice quotes KPWH co-manager Cathy Harris, who questions the DOJ policy. Ms. Harris stated to the Times:

“The question this raises is who does the Department of Justice prioritize?” Ms. Harris said. “Right now, they’re worried about being sued by harassers. They should be worried about being sued by the victims whose claims are ignored. That will be much more damaging to the department’s reputation.”

Read the entire NY Times article here.

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On March 1, 2018, Kator, Parks, Weiser & Harris joined the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in filing an amicus curiae brief supporting a critical case brought by the Organic Trade Association against the Trump Administration for its continued delays in implementing the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule.

KPWH is proud to join with the ASPCA to fight efforts by the Trump Administration to delay the rules that were crafted by career USDA officials. Learn more about KPWH and ASPCA’s amicus curiae brief and the case here.

Kator, Park, Weiser & Harris, P.L.L.C. attorneys Cathy Harris and Daniel Clark joined with the National Women’s Law Center to file an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on behalf of almost 50 civil rights organizations in support of female student victims of cyber harassment. The brief supports the position that the University of Mary Washington did not fulfill its legal duty under Title IX, which requires schools to address sexual harassment against students. Kator, Park, Weiser & Harris, P.L.L.C. is proud to stand with the National Women’s Law Center to advance the cause of equal access to education for all students, and to advance and protect women’s equality and opportunity.