Firm News
“Ministerial Exception” Broadened by U.S. Supreme Court
Grounded in the protections of the First Amendment, the “Ministerial Exception” protects religious employers against various discrimination claims brought by certain employees. The 2012 case of Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. EEOC set forth...
Florida Shortens Time for Filing Florida Civil Rights Acts Lawsuits
On June 30, 2020, Florida amended the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 (FCRA) that shortens the time frame for filing a lawsuit where the Florida Commission on Human (FCHR) either: (1) fails to issue a determination on a Charge of Discrimination within 180 days of...
Supreme Court Extends Title VII Protection to Homosexual and Transgender Employees
The Supreme Court of the United States handed down a landmark decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, by holding that an employer who discriminates against employees due to being homosexual or transgender violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964....
Plantation Attorney Wins Appeal Against Spirit Airlines, Inc.
For Immediate Release An Important Verdict for Victims of Employment Discrimination Verdict Search Top Florida Employment Law Verdict– Attorney Gina M. Cadogan of Cadogan Law Firm in Plantation successfully defended a district court’s prior ruling before the 11th...
Gina Cadogan Co-Chairs the FBA-Broward Chap. Federal Judicial Reception
Gina Cadogan of Cadogan Law and Farah Bridges of Stearns Weaver, et al, co-Chaired the Federal Bar Association-Broward Chapter’s Annual Federal Judicial Reception on May 18, 2017.
Gina Cadogan in Sun Sentinel at “Bridge to Justice Breakfast” Event
Gina Cadogan volunteers pro bono hours to assist veterans and disadvantaged members of the community served by Legal Aid-Broward. The “Bridge to Justice Breakfast” event had more than 150 attendees and featured keynote speaker, Major General William Matz, past...
Gina Cadogan on Executive Board for NAWBO
Gina Cadogan on Executive Board for NAWBO 2013-14
Gina Cadogan to speak at Florida Bar CLE
Gina Cadogan to speak at Florida Bar CLE on Nov. 2, 2012. Click to see original article: here Continuing Legal Education (CLE) The Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program provides quality CLE courses to members of The Florida...
Appellate Court Allows Pregnancy Discrimination Against Religious School
On May 16, 2012, the federal appellate court, reversed summary judgment for the employer and allowed a teacher to proceed with her pregnancy discrimination claim against a religious school in Central Florida. Hamilton v. Southland Christian Sch., Inc., 2012...
Gina Cadogan on Executive Board for NAWBO
On June 5, 2012, the National Association of Women Business Owners installed its 2012-2013 Executive Board. Teana McDonald, owner of The InStyle Diva, Inc. and co-host of “3 Loud Women”, is the President; Deanna Novak, owner of kidsheritage, Inc. is the...