Hugh Baran
@hughbaran.bsky.social
Workers' rights attorney at @katzbankskumin.bsky.social
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How can @nytimes.com report that “Mr. Trump has made lowering health costs a key part of his agenda” with a straight face? He literally kicked millions off of Medicaid. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/u...
October 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
How can @nytimes.com report that “Mr. Trump has made lowering health costs a key part of his agenda” with a straight face? He literally kicked millions off of Medicaid. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/u...
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Proud to partner with @legalaidnyc.bsky.social on behalf of Plaintiff Philip Calderon & a class of CDPAP home health care workers. Public Partnerships, LLC has not paid tens of thousands of CDPAP workers accurately, on time, or at all.
More here: katzbanks.com/news/ny-home...
More here: katzbanks.com/news/ny-home...
April 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Proud to partner with @legalaidnyc.bsky.social on behalf of Plaintiff Philip Calderon & a class of CDPAP home health care workers. Public Partnerships, LLC has not paid tens of thousands of CDPAP workers accurately, on time, or at all.
More here: katzbanks.com/news/ny-home...
More here: katzbanks.com/news/ny-home...
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In this era of attacks on workers + unions by Trump admin, @governor.ny.gov wants to allow big corps who violated labor law off the hook, even when workers are already in court.
The @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social & @nysendems.bsky.social must stand strong against changes to pay frequency law!
The @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social & @nysendems.bsky.social must stand strong against changes to pay frequency law!
April 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
In this era of attacks on workers + unions by Trump admin, @governor.ny.gov wants to allow big corps who violated labor law off the hook, even when workers are already in court.
The @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social & @nysendems.bsky.social must stand strong against changes to pay frequency law!
The @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social & @nysendems.bsky.social must stand strong against changes to pay frequency law!
Paging @schumer.senate.gov : Isn't this the red line you told @chrislhayes.bsky.social would constitute a full-blown constitutional crisis?
Days later, Trump has revealed the full scope of the scheme: Summary deportations of U.S. citizens to a Salvadoran prison where they have no constitutional rights or hope of return.
If SCOTUS doesn't stand up for Abrego Garcia now, it will effectively approve this plan. slate.com/news-and-pol...
If SCOTUS doesn't stand up for Abrego Garcia now, it will effectively approve this plan. slate.com/news-and-pol...
The Trump Administration Is Sticking to Its Gulag Plan in Defiance of the Supreme Court
Trump is now brazenly defying the Supreme Court.
slate.com
April 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Paging @schumer.senate.gov : Isn't this the red line you told @chrislhayes.bsky.social would constitute a full-blown constitutional crisis?
What?! We have to wait till the Supreme Court decides *and* Trump disobeys them for Schumer to finally conclude "democracy is at risk"? Trump & Musk are already ignoring *and* openly defying court orders!
One thing continues to be clear: Schumer is not the leader Democrats need for this moment.
One thing continues to be clear: Schumer is not the leader Democrats need for this moment.
WATCH: Schumer says "our democracy will be at stake" if Trump disobeys the Supreme Court—but "we're not there yet."
March 19, 2025 at 3:23 AM
What?! We have to wait till the Supreme Court decides *and* Trump disobeys them for Schumer to finally conclude "democracy is at risk"? Trump & Musk are already ignoring *and* openly defying court orders!
One thing continues to be clear: Schumer is not the leader Democrats need for this moment.
One thing continues to be clear: Schumer is not the leader Democrats need for this moment.
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"I think you caved. I don't think you showed the fight this party needs right now, because you're playing by a rulebook where the other party has thrown that rulebook away" -- here's the full clip of Sunny Hostin confronting Schumer today on The View
March 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
"I think you caved. I don't think you showed the fight this party needs right now, because you're playing by a rulebook where the other party has thrown that rulebook away" -- here's the full clip of Sunny Hostin confronting Schumer today on The View
Pelosi has had great success in getting a Democratic party leader to step aside before. Can she do it again?
Pelosi shivs Schumer: ‘Don't give away anything for nothing’
The former House speaker offered a sharp critique of the Senate minority leader over his decision to allow a vote on Republicans' government funding bill.
www.politico.com
March 19, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Pelosi has had great success in getting a Democratic party leader to step aside before. Can she do it again?
As Trump & Musk upend federal labor law,
" @govkathyhochul.bsky.social and legislative leaders can include legal provisions in this year’s state budget that will expand enforcement of worker protections while adding over $100 million yearly in new funding for staff at the state DOL."
#EmPIREAct
" @govkathyhochul.bsky.social and legislative leaders can include legal provisions in this year’s state budget that will expand enforcement of worker protections while adding over $100 million yearly in new funding for staff at the state DOL."
#EmPIREAct
Commentary: EmPIRE Worker Protection Act will help New Yorkers fight wage theft
Commentary: With federal actions leaving workers more vulnerable, it's all the more important for the state to stand up for working New Yorkers.
www.timesunion.com
March 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
As Trump & Musk upend federal labor law,
" @govkathyhochul.bsky.social and legislative leaders can include legal provisions in this year’s state budget that will expand enforcement of worker protections while adding over $100 million yearly in new funding for staff at the state DOL."
#EmPIREAct
" @govkathyhochul.bsky.social and legislative leaders can include legal provisions in this year’s state budget that will expand enforcement of worker protections while adding over $100 million yearly in new funding for staff at the state DOL."
#EmPIREAct
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You know people are furious when they show up at an 8am protest at @schumer.senate.gov house.
Chuck you are betraying us. It’s not too late to change your mind and actually fight back!
@indivisible.org @socialists.nyc @riseandresist.bsky.social @marisakabas.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social
Chuck you are betraying us. It’s not too late to change your mind and actually fight back!
@indivisible.org @socialists.nyc @riseandresist.bsky.social @marisakabas.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
You know people are furious when they show up at an 8am protest at @schumer.senate.gov house.
Chuck you are betraying us. It’s not too late to change your mind and actually fight back!
@indivisible.org @socialists.nyc @riseandresist.bsky.social @marisakabas.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social
Chuck you are betraying us. It’s not too late to change your mind and actually fight back!
@indivisible.org @socialists.nyc @riseandresist.bsky.social @marisakabas.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social
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Good morning. I am a firm 100% NO on House Republicans' slush fund CR.
I will NOT vote to let Elon and Trump pick winners and losers with your taxpayer dollars.
Senators were not elected to beg Trump for federal resources.
I will NOT vote to let Elon and Trump pick winners and losers with your taxpayer dollars.
Senators were not elected to beg Trump for federal resources.
March 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Good morning. I am a firm 100% NO on House Republicans' slush fund CR.
I will NOT vote to let Elon and Trump pick winners and losers with your taxpayer dollars.
Senators were not elected to beg Trump for federal resources.
I will NOT vote to let Elon and Trump pick winners and losers with your taxpayer dollars.
Senators were not elected to beg Trump for federal resources.
Open the phone lines @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov — your constituents are trying to reach you because we are outraged you would vote yes on the Trump-Musk funding bill. Stop sending our calls to voicemail!
@rosalindadams.bsky.social
@rosalindadams.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Open the phone lines @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov — your constituents are trying to reach you because we are outraged you would vote yes on the Trump-Musk funding bill. Stop sending our calls to voicemail!
@rosalindadams.bsky.social
@rosalindadams.bsky.social
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a crowd of a couple hundred protesters is gathered outside of schumers home this am to tell him to vote no on the cloture vote
March 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
a crowd of a couple hundred protesters is gathered outside of schumers home this am to tell him to vote no on the cloture vote
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#BREAKING Katz Banks Kumin led a public comment joined by more than 150 law firms, bar associations, and organizations opposing proposed changes to the American Arbitration Association’s Employment Arbitration Rules.
#EmploymentLaw #WorkersRights #EndForcedArbitration
#EmploymentLaw #WorkersRights #EndForcedArbitration
March 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
#BREAKING Katz Banks Kumin led a public comment joined by more than 150 law firms, bar associations, and organizations opposing proposed changes to the American Arbitration Association’s Employment Arbitration Rules.
#EmploymentLaw #WorkersRights #EndForcedArbitration
#EmploymentLaw #WorkersRights #EndForcedArbitration
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It's now March, so we're at that point — the biggest non-governor election of 2025 is now officially 'next month.'
the stakes of Wisconsin's supreme court race, in which Elon has been spending millions, explained, icymi: boltsmag.org/wisconsin-20...
the stakes of Wisconsin's supreme court race, in which Elon has been spending millions, explained, icymi: boltsmag.org/wisconsin-20...
A Supreme Court Race May Shuffle the Rules of Wisconsin's Democracy, Again - Bolts
T.R. Edwards grew up with stories from his grandmother Kathleen about her struggle to vote as a Black woman in Wisconsin: A child of the Jim Crow south, she’d moved... Read More
boltsmag.org
March 3, 2025 at 4:11 AM
It's now March, so we're at that point — the biggest non-governor election of 2025 is now officially 'next month.'
the stakes of Wisconsin's supreme court race, in which Elon has been spending millions, explained, icymi: boltsmag.org/wisconsin-20...
the stakes of Wisconsin's supreme court race, in which Elon has been spending millions, explained, icymi: boltsmag.org/wisconsin-20...
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Many thanks to the @statecourtreport.bsky.social and the @brennancenter.bsky.social for the opportunity to discuss my article, which will be published in the Syracuse Law Review. I am truly grateful for this amazing opportunity ❤️🇵🇷 #StateConstitutionalLaw
statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
No State Actor, No Problem
Unlike the U.S. Constitution, state constitutions can impose obligations on private actors.
statecourtreport.org
February 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Many thanks to the @statecourtreport.bsky.social and the @brennancenter.bsky.social for the opportunity to discuss my article, which will be published in the Syracuse Law Review. I am truly grateful for this amazing opportunity ❤️🇵🇷 #StateConstitutionalLaw
statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
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Mayor Adams has forgotten that NYC has always been the international capital of the world, built and strengthened by citizens of the world. Given that he has badly betrayed the people of New York, he must step down. If not, we need Governor Hochul to remove him to save our city.
February 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Mayor Adams has forgotten that NYC has always been the international capital of the world, built and strengthened by citizens of the world. Given that he has badly betrayed the people of New York, he must step down. If not, we need Governor Hochul to remove him to save our city.
The Trump administration’s attack on “DEI” is really an attack on all of U.S. anti-discrimination law.
This @nytimes.com piece sidesteps that fact completely, in favor of a narrative about a left divided.
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This @nytimes.com piece sidesteps that fact completely, in favor of a narrative about a left divided.
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February 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The Trump administration’s attack on “DEI” is really an attack on all of U.S. anti-discrimination law.
This @nytimes.com piece sidesteps that fact completely, in favor of a narrative about a left divided.
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This @nytimes.com piece sidesteps that fact completely, in favor of a narrative about a left divided.
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Thanks @law360.bsky.social for covering the opening of our NYC @katzbankskumin.bsky.social office!
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Plaintiffs-Side Firm Katz Banks Kumin Opens NY Office - Law360
Plaintiffs-side firm Katz Banks Kumin LLP announced on Monday the opening of a New York City office boasting four attorneys, including three new attorney hires.
www.law360.com
January 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Thanks @law360.bsky.social for covering the opening of our NYC @katzbankskumin.bsky.social office!
www.law360.com/employment/a...
www.law360.com/employment/a...
I am humbled & excited to share that I’ve been promoted to Partner at @katzbankskumin.bsky.social & co-Managing Partner of our just-launched NY office.
I’m looking forward to working with my new colleagues Dana Bolger, Elena Rodriguez Anderson & Emma Walters to grow our wage & hour practice in NY.
I’m looking forward to working with my new colleagues Dana Bolger, Elena Rodriguez Anderson & Emma Walters to grow our wage & hour practice in NY.
We’re thrilled to announce that we have opened an office in New York! This new office will significantly expand our national presence and our capacity to handle wage and hour and whistleblower matters in New York state.
Learn more: katzbanks.com/news/katz-ba...
Learn more: katzbanks.com/news/katz-ba...
January 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I am humbled & excited to share that I’ve been promoted to Partner at @katzbankskumin.bsky.social & co-Managing Partner of our just-launched NY office.
I’m looking forward to working with my new colleagues Dana Bolger, Elena Rodriguez Anderson & Emma Walters to grow our wage & hour practice in NY.
I’m looking forward to working with my new colleagues Dana Bolger, Elena Rodriguez Anderson & Emma Walters to grow our wage & hour practice in NY.
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KBK announced that Debra Katz, Rebecca Peterson-Fisher, Marilyn Robb, and Bonnie Henry are joining Kreindler & Kreindler LLP in representing the Estate of Stephanie Cosme in a lawsuit against Ms. Cosme’s former employer, Sumaria Systems LLC and her supervisor, Derek Kirkendall.
January 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
KBK announced that Debra Katz, Rebecca Peterson-Fisher, Marilyn Robb, and Bonnie Henry are joining Kreindler & Kreindler LLP in representing the Estate of Stephanie Cosme in a lawsuit against Ms. Cosme’s former employer, Sumaria Systems LLC and her supervisor, Derek Kirkendall.
Today is a big day for pardons, bit there’s still time for President Biden to go bigger and help protect millions of undocumented workers from deportation:
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
December 12, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Today is a big day for pardons, bit there’s still time for President Biden to go bigger and help protect millions of undocumented workers from deportation:
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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Boeing whistleblower and KBK client Sam Salehpour joined @60minutes.bsky.social with other brave whistleblowers last night to discuss safety concerns that he has raised regarding the assembly of Boeing’s 777 airplanes.
Watch the full segment now: www.cbsnews.com/video/boeing...
Watch the full segment now: www.cbsnews.com/video/boeing...
Boeing whistleblowers reveal years of concerns over airplane parts | 60 Minutes
A whistleblower says he was not surprised when a panel on a Boeing airplane blew off in the Oregon sky.
www.cbsnews.com
December 9, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Boeing whistleblower and KBK client Sam Salehpour joined @60minutes.bsky.social with other brave whistleblowers last night to discuss safety concerns that he has raised regarding the assembly of Boeing’s 777 airplanes.
Watch the full segment now: www.cbsnews.com/video/boeing...
Watch the full segment now: www.cbsnews.com/video/boeing...
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It would be incredibly important for Senate Democrats to confirm Lina Khan for another term. I've been working on consumer protection for more than 30 years, and she is the single most effective and remarkable public servant we have ever had doing this kind of work. She should be returned
December 7, 2024 at 1:21 PM
It would be incredibly important for Senate Democrats to confirm Lina Khan for another term. I've been working on consumer protection for more than 30 years, and she is the single most effective and remarkable public servant we have ever had doing this kind of work. She should be returned
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Today, Eamon Coburn explains the tight connection between abusive labor practices and unfair competition: such practices not only directly undercut competitors, but also take implicit subsidies from the public and workers.
“Business Goes To The Wage Cutter”: Abusive Labor Practices And Unfair Competition
Antitrust enforcers have recently begun to treat abusive labor practices — such as worker misclassification and noncompete agreements — as unfair methods of competition. But this approach is not new.
lpeproject.org
December 2, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Today, Eamon Coburn explains the tight connection between abusive labor practices and unfair competition: such practices not only directly undercut competitors, but also take implicit subsidies from the public and workers.