About Canaan Suitt, J.D.

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Canaan Suitt received his J.D. from William & Mary Law School. After serving as a senior editor for the law school’s comparative law blog, he was a staff member of the William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review (ELPR). As a legal intern at the National Center for State Courts, he assisted in international rule of law projects and policy review; as a research assistant, he studied political dynamics in the U.S. federal judiciary. His articles on law and philosophy have been published in the ELPR as well as the academic journal Dewey Studies. He loves using his background in research and writing to make legal information accessible. Canaan currently writes for SuperLawyers.com. In his free time, he enjoys reading, travel, and being a cat dad.

Articles written by Canaan Suitt, J.D.

What Legal Action Can I Take Against Online Sexual Harassment?

Understanding potential legal claims and challenges

Traditionally, sexual harassment has been considered an employment claim, says Elizabeth Hanley, an employment and labor law attorney at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender in Seattle who represents employees in a wide range of discrimination and wrongful termination cases. And even as sexual harassment remains a significant problem within U.S. workplaces, technology has expanded the domain of sexually harassing behaviors beyond the physical workplace. In our social and work environments shaped by …

What is Age Discrimination?

And how to fight ageism in employment

Most employees in the United States work at will, meaning they can quit their job at any time or for any reason. Likewise, their employer can terminate them at any time and for any reason. However, there is a huge caveat to the general principle of at-will employment: Employers cannot take any adverse employment action, including termination, for illegal reasons. Notably, employers cannot make employment decisions for discriminatory reasons—whether in the hiring process, making job …

What Are My Legal Options if My School Fails to Address a Title IX Complaint?

Understanding your options for reporting sexual harassment

In a survey conducted by the Association of American Universities at 21 colleges and universities nationwide, nearly 42 percent of all students at the undergraduate and graduate levels reported experiencing at least one sexually harassing behavior since their academic enrollment. Approximately 19 percent of students reported behavior that either: Interfered with their academic or professional performance; Limited their ability to participate in an educational program; or Created a hostile …

What Are My Legal Rights When Fired from a Job?

Insight on some legal FAQs about job termination and employee rights

Having your job terminated can be an extremely stressful and uncertain time. If you are facing termination or have recently been let go, you're probably wondering what your legal rights are following termination. This article will answer some of these common questions. If you suspect your employer violated your rights—for example, through wrongful termination or not providing the pay you're entitled to—consider speaking with an employment law attorney about your situation for legal advice. …

Understanding the Role of Retaliation in Wrongful Termination Cases

And when you may have a retaliation claim

Most employees in the United States work at will. This means that just as they can leave their job for any reason and at any time, their employer can terminate them for any reason—except unlawful reasons. Of the many unlawful reasons that an employer could fire an employee, retaliation is the most commonly alleged, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a federal government agency that handles employment discrimination claims. This article will briefly explain what …

How Do I Know if I Have a Wrongful Termination Claim?

Ask yourself these four questions about the types of wrongful termination

To bring a successful wrongful termination claim, employees must prove that their employer violated their legal rights. This requires more than being treated unfairly—an employer must have violated federal or state laws when they fired the employee. You May Have a Wrongful Termination Claim If... To assess whether you may have a wrongful termination claim, ask yourself the following four questions. If you think the answer is "yes," the best course of action is to consult an employment lawyer …

Pregnancy and Birth Complications: Medical Errors and Potential Lawsuits

There are legal options when malpractice causes birth complications

"Every year, a small number of children are injured due to pregnancy or birth complications," says Peter Villari, a medical malpractice attorney in Philadelphia whose practice focuses on birth injury lawsuits. He notes that not all birth-related injuries are due to medical negligence. “The majority of people who contact us don’t have a medical malpractice claim. If there isn’t a case, we still try to help them by directing them to communities or agencies that may help them with their …

Cerebral Palsy: Causes, Symptoms, and Legal Considerations

Legal recourse for birth injuries resulting in cerebral palsy

"If a child is diagnosed at birth with cerebral palsy, it's a 24/7 job for the parents or parents and siblings serving as that child's caregivers," says Peter Villari, a medical malpractice attorney in Philadelphia who focuses on birth injury law. "Most caregivers only have family resources. Sadly, some don't have even that—the brothers, sisters, mothers, or fathers who can help them and give them respite to care for their child." The Emotional and Financial Impacts of Birth Injuries On top …

Head and Brain Birth Injuries: Legal Options and Potential Lawsuits

How birth injury lawyers work with medical experts to uncover negligence

Injuries to a child's brain during delivery can result in serious brain damage and permanent disabilities requiring lifelong medical care. The costs of lifelong care are enormous, says Peter M. Villari, a medical malpractice attorney at Villari, Giannone & Matteo in Philadelphia who focuses on birth trauma cases. When a child's birth injuries were due to medical negligence, affected families can bring a medical malpractice lawsuit against the responsible healthcare providers for financial …

The Legal Process and Timeline in Birth Injury Lawsuits

An experienced birth injury lawyer walks you through the general process

“About 10 percent of all children born in this country are born with some type of injury,” says Peter Villari, a medical malpractice attorney in Philadelphia, whose firm, Villari, Giannone & Matteo, has helped families all over the country recover compensation for birth injuries. “Not all of those cases are due to medical negligence—only around 1-1.5 percent are injuries that could have been prevented. So, it’s not a lot. This bespeaks a medical system that is generally …

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