Rideshare services have become part of everyday life for millions of people. Passengers rely on Uber and Lyft to commute to work, return home after nights out, travel through unfamiliar cities, and avoid the risks associated with driving themselves. The convenience of...
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Off the Record, Out of Line: Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Rideshare Drivers
Rideshare platforms transformed modern transportation by making private transportation more accessible, flexible, and convenient. Millions of passengers use services like Uber and Lyft every day to commute to work, travel home after social events, or navigate...
Remote Work, Messaging Apps, and Digital Harassment: New Frontiers in Tech Workplaces
The technology industry has always been a leader in workplace innovation. Long before many traditional industries embraced flexible work arrangements, tech companies were experimenting with remote work, distributed teams, flexible schedules, and digital collaboration...
The Bro Culture Problem: Sexual Harassment in the Tech Industry
The technology sector has transformed nearly every aspect of modern life, shaping how people communicate, work, shop, and access information. Yet, despite its reputation for innovation and progress, the industry continues to struggle with a longstanding issue of...
Trapped in Transit: Passenger Allegations of Sexual Misconduct in Rideshare Vehicles
Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft have become a common part of everyday life throughout the United States. People rely on rideshare drivers for transportation to and from airports, work, restaurants, sporting events, concerts, and nights out with friends....
Beyond the Casting Couch: Modern Quid Pro Quo in Hollywood Productions
The phrase “casting couch” has often symbolized one of Hollywood’s most infamous power imbalances: the idea that access to roles, auditions, or career advancement could be exchanged for sexual favors. While the term itself now feels like a relic of a less openly...
Backstage LLC Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Makarem & Associates filed a sexual harassment lawsuit on January 5th, 2026, in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, against BACKSTAGE LLC. CHAKRA VISION PRODUCTIONS, INC., and CHARLES KRAMER. Case number:26NNCV00084. LOS...
From Inappropriate Comments to Physical Misconduct: Legal Claims Against Rideshare Drivers
Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft have become an integral part of daily transportation, offering convenient and accessible travel options for millions of passengers. Whether commuting to work, traveling to the airport, or returning home after a night out, many...
Illumina Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Makarem & Associates filed a lawsuit on May 4th, 2026, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, against ILLUMINA, INC., and SANTOSH PADMAGIRISON. Case number: 26CU024888C LOS ANGELES - May 4th, 2026– ILLUMINA, INC. and...
Select CS Physical Therapy Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Makarem & Associates filed a sexual assault and harassment lawsuit on April 24th, 2026, in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, against SELECT CS PHYSICAL THERAPY, P.C., CEDARS-SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM, FERNANDO AGUSTIN SALAZAR, et...
