Updates
April 6, 2023
Workplace harassment and discrimination FAQ’s
Q. What is workplace discrimination, and is it legal? A. To “discriminate” against someone means to treat a person differently—less favorably—for any reason. But federal…
March 27, 2023
Civil Rights Win: Andrea Block Secures Early Confidential Settlement Against School District in Case Involving Sexual Abuse of a Special Needs Student
Founding Partner, Andrea Block, recently secured an early, confidential settlement against a school on behalf of a student with special needs. The settlement came after…
March 14, 2023
Trial Win: Max Marks Secures Jury Verdict of $700,000 in Punitive Damages and Attorneys’ Fees for Georgia Peach Farmer
After a five-day trial in which Block Firm partner Max Marks served as lead counsel, a Meriwether County jury awarded a local family peach farmer,…
February 24, 2023
TBF Files Amicus Brief in the SCOTUS Challenging the Doctrine of API
On January 12, 2023, the Block Firm filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of the United States. This brief, written in partnership with…
February 21, 2023
Sexual Abuse: What to Do
Clients often call the Block Firm after they or a loved one, such as their child, have been sexually assaulted or sexually abused. There are…
February 20, 2023
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment in Schools
Sexual misconduct is a major problem in Georgia schools. Did you know that every year multiple teachers are arrested in Atlanta for having sex with…
February 20, 2023
Sex Trafficking Litigation
Sex trafficking is illegal under both criminal and civil law. Sex trafficking is when someone forces a victim to travel, typically from one city, state,…
February 20, 2023
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment FAQs
Question: My boss or coworker has been making sexual comments and touching me at work. Is that legal? Answer: Absolutely not. Sexual harassment at work—behavior…
September 9, 2022
Block Firm Wins Important Appellate Victory for the Online Merchants Guild
The Block Firm won an important appellate victory for our client, the Online Merchants Guild, today in Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court. This case arises from the…
May 31, 2022
The Block Firm Welcomes First Partner – Max Marks
We are pleased to welcome our first partner, Max Marks! Max is an alumnus of Harvard Law School and Alston & Bird. He has extensive…
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