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When a court of appeals refuses or denies a request for appeal. … [Read more...] about DISMISSAL OF APPEAL

A policy that ostensibly seems non-discriminatory on its face but results in potentially discriminating behavior that could result in being the basis for a lawsuit for discrimination. For example, physical requirements for a job that are more rigorous than the norm which would seem to be difficult for women and people older 40 to adhere to effectively. … [Read more...] about DISPARATE IMPACT

When a case is dismissed by the court without judgment. … [Read more...] about DISMISSAL OF JUDGMENT

When different treatment is afforded two or more persons based upon their race, color, creed, gender, age or disability. … [Read more...] about DISPARATE TREATMENT

Dismissal with prejudice which bars the complainant or plaintiff to sue again on the same cause of action. … [Read more...] about DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE