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Sexual Assault in The Fashion Industry
Of course, although sexual assault in the fashion industry is prevalent, it is not unique to the fashion world: every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. ¹ However, several factors mean that models – and other fashion industry workers – are often particularly vulnerable to abuse . 2 First, the fashion industry remains plagued…
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Sexual Harassment Verdict Shows NY’s Triple Layered Framework
The recent outcome in a New York City sexual harassment case demonstrates the multiple legal layers created by federal, state, and local law in the Empire State. As is often the case in sexual harassment suits, the facts in question were far from clear. The events leading up to the lawsuit focused on a young…
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