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Paul Kay | June 9, 2021 | Civil Rights

Michigan Civil Rights Glossary Affirmative action – Within employment law, actions to get rid of discrimination within the place of employment are implemented during the hiring, promotions, recruiting, and other work-related...

Malicious Prosecution

Paul Kay | June 9, 2021 | Civil Rights

Michigan Freedom of Speech Lawyer

Paul Kay | June 9, 2021 | Civil Rights

Michigan Freedom Of Speech Do you feel your right to freedom of speech has been violated? Law Offices of Christopher Trainor & Associates specializes in protecting your constitutional rights. Freedom...

Michigan Civil Rights Lawyer

Paul Kay | June 9, 2021 | Civil Rights

Have you been the victim of discrimination or otherwise had your civil rights violated? If so, contact the civil rights attorneys at the Law Offices of Christopher Trainor & Associates...

How Does the Michigan Department of Civil Rights Handle Its Cases?

Chris Trainor | October 28, 2020 | Civil Rights , Employment Law

The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) is a government-appointed agency that “investigates and resolves discrimination complaints and works to prevent discrimination through educational programs that promote voluntary compliance with...

Should Police Use of Facial Recognition Be Banned?

Chris Trainor | October 21, 2020 | Civil Rights , Criminal Defense , Police Brutality

Back in early June, lawmakers proposed a bill to ban police use of facial recognition software. Prohibiting the use of facial recognition would make it unlawful for authorities to obtain...

Will My Insurance Cover Car Damage Caused By Riots?

Chris Trainor | October 14, 2020 | Civil Rights , Insurance Laws

Over the past few months—amid rising racial tensions and police brutality—protesters have flooded the streets of Michigan and across the United States. While most of these massive demonstrations have been...

What Rights Do You Have When You’re Involved in Public Protests?

Chris Trainor | September 28, 2020 | Civil Rights

Whether you’re attending a protest, organizing a rally, or just want to publicly document a demonstration, it’s important to know your rights. The First Amendment to the Constitution protects many...

Has COVID-19 Caused a Rise in Hate Crimes in Michigan?

Chris Trainor | September 7, 2020 | Civil Rights

Coronavirus has changed the way of life of Americans across the United States in more ways than one. In late March, businesses, schools, churches, and community organizations all closed their...

Why Are Hate Crimes Increasing In Michigan?

Chris Trainor | August 24, 2020 | Civil Rights

If you’ve watched the news at all over the last six months, you have probably heard the term “hate crime.” A hate crime, as defined by the FBI, is a...

Are Armed Protests By Black Americans Treated Differently?

Chris Trainor | August 17, 2020 | Civil Rights

If you’ve watched the news or opened a social media feed over the past few months, you are aware of the fact that the country is in a state of...

Have Police Learned Anything About Controlling Protests In Michigan?

Chris Trainor | July 13, 2020 | Civil Rights , Police Brutality

In the days following the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, thousands of protests broke out across the United States seeking justice for ages of mistreatment in the form of...

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