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Benefits Think Sixth Circuit confirms Title VII protection for transgender status, rejects religious belief defense

Published March 29, 2018 10:37 PM EDT Updated March 29, 2018 10:45 PM EDT 4 Min Read

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Carmen N. Decot (Couden) is a partner and litigation attorney with Foley & Lardner LLP and is a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice and Automotive, Food & Beverage, and … Read full bio

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