McDonald’s is reportedly investigating if ex-CEO covered up for co-workers

CNBC

McDonald’s is reportedly investigating its human resources department and whether former CEO Steve Easterbrook covered up other employees’ improprieties.The company is suing Easterbrook for allegedly covering up and lying about his sexual relationships with three employees. read more »

Yale Law Professor Jed Rubenfeld Has Been Suspended for Sexual Harassment

NEW YORK MAGAZINE

On Monday morning, members of the Yale Law School faculty received a terse message from their provost informing them that Professor Jed Rubenfeld “will leave his position as a member of the YLS faculty for a two-year period, effective immediately,” and that upon his return, Rubenfeld would be barred from teaching “small group or required courses. He will be restricted in social gatherings with students.” As of Tuesday morning, he was no longer listed on the Yale Law faculty site.

Three people familiar with the investigation that led to Rubenfeld’s suspension said it stemmed from the university finding a pattern of sexual harassment of several students. The allegations, which spanned decades, included verbal harassment, unwanted touching, and attempted kissing, both in the classroom and at parties at Rubenfeld’s home. read more »