DHS Must Face Bias Suit Over Candidate's Ayahuasca Use

Law360  -- A Florida federal judge refused to toss a lawsuit accusing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of unlawfully revoking a job offer over an applicant's religious use of ayahuasca, rejecting the agency's argument that its hiring decisions are shielded from judicial review on national security grounds. U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon ruled that Customs and Border Protection's rejection of Juliana Reis reflected a blanket disqualification policy rather than a predictive judgment about her handling of classified information, and that the case could proceed under Title VII.

Sep 02 2026

11.5M Settlement Reached in RICO Fraud Class Action

Migrant workers at Georgia factories get $11.5 million settlement. In 2022, Mexican migrants with legal status said they were misled into manual labor in Georgia and paid less than promised. They had been recruited for engineering work in Georgia's auto industry, only to be put to work as manual laborers on the assembly line once they arrived.

Aug 20 2026

Flight attendants accused instructor of harassment. Delta gave him a new job

Four current and former Delta flight attendants accused training instructor Matthew Miller of sexual harassment during uniform checks between 2018 and 2024. Despite all reporting it to HR, Delta deemed the allegations unsubstantiated and kept Miller employed, moving him to a video production role. One accuser, Aryasp Nejat, was fired after speaking out and filed a lawsuit that Delta settled in 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The case has fueled ongoing efforts to unionize Delta's flight attendants.

Jun 26 2026

Kia, Hyundai Workers' Attys Get $3.45M Fee Award In Visa Suit

By Benjamin Morse (June 1, 2026, 6:35 PM EDT) -- A Georgia federal court on Monday awarded $3.45 million in attorney fees and costs to lawyers for workers who reached an $11.5 million settlement over claims that a Hyundai supplier, a Kia plant and staffing agencies recruited skilled Mexican engineers for production work and underpaid them.

Jun 01 2026

Kia, Hyundai Workers Want Early Nod for $11.5 Million Fraud Deal

A group of Mexican nationals who claim they were defrauded when recruited to work for Hyundai and
Kia asked a federal court to consider their proposed $11.5 million settlement.

Feb 22 2026

Brian Sutherland Discusses Community Impact of Atlanta’s October Pride Festival

Attorney Brian Sutherland of Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown provides insight into Atlanta’s October Pride festivities as the city prepares for what organizers call the largest free Pride festival in the country. With massive crowds expected, Sutherland highlights the community impact and legal considerations surrounding large-scale public events.

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Nov 26 2025

Brian Sutherland Explains Free Speech Limits After Charlie Kirk Controversy

Attorney Brian Sutherland of Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown breaks down the limits of First Amendment protections as public debate grows following controversial reactions to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Sutherland explains what types of speech are legally protected—and why employers can still terminate workers over political or inflammatory posts.

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Nov 26 2025

Andrew Beal on Expanding First Liberty Ponzi Scheme Investigation

Andrew Beal of Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown continues to monitor and analyze the expanding investigation into First Liberty Building and Loan, which federal authorities describe as a $140 million Ponzi scheme. His firm remains committed to helping affected investors understand developments as state officials issue additional subpoenas and work to recover lost funds.

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Nov 25 2025

Tucker salon owner accused of sexual battery, harassment

The lawsuit, which was filed in DeKalb Superior Court in August and subsequently moved to federal court, accuses Siggers Hairdressers co-owner John Siggers of touching women in their private areas while offering them money. His wife and business partner, Carol, is accused of knowing about the behavior and failing to take corrective action.

Siggers and his wife denied all allegations in their official responses to the lawsuit. Siggers’ attorneys asserted he is 87 and has dementia.

Oct 23 2025

Brian Sutherland Discusses First Amendment with WSB-TV Atlanta 2

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Recent firings and suspensions tied to politically charged online posts are sparking questions about what’s protected under the First Amendment.

Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Ashli Lincoln spoke with attorney Brian Sutherland, who specializes in employment and discrimination law.

He says we all have the right to the freedom of speech, but there could be consequences when it comes to who employs you.

Sep 22 2025

Logistics Cos. Can't Escape Worker Visa Misuse Class Action

Law360 (August 29, 2025, 10:12 PM EDT) -- Two logistics companies have failed to escape a proposed class action accusing them of misusing a professional worker visa program to lure workers from Mexico, with a Georgia federal judge trimming out some discrimination and fair labor claims, but allowing several others to proceed.

U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee on Thursday denied in part and granted in part motions that Glovis Georgia LLC and GFA Alabama Inc. had filed seeking to toss two Mexican residents' lawsuit accusing the companies of luring skilled workers from Mexico to the U.S. with empty promises of well-paying technical jobs under the TN nonimmigrant visa program.

Sep 02 2025