Rebecca Baker - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Rebecca Baker is a dedicated leader of journalists with expertise in managing digital-first newsrooms, editing and writing accurate and ethical news stories, developing coverage for targeted audiences and improving social media platforms She is currently a contributing editor for NewsMavens.com and previously served as deputy head of news at the New York Daily News, and as deputy editor-in-chief and managing editor of the New York Law Journal. She also was a staff writer for The Record, the second-largest newspaper in New Jersey, and was a reporter for The Journal News/LoHud.com in New York and the New Haven Register in Connecticut. Rebecca has appeared on several cable network television shows, including Nancy Grace to discuss breaking crime news, and American Greed and On the Case with Paula Zahn to discuss a high-profile murder trial she covered. She was a frequent guest of Crime and Justice with Dan Schorr Show, a New York-based radio program and podcast. Her interview subjects have included Hillary Clinton, Mike Tyson, Matthew Modine and Matt Dillon. Born and raised in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Rebecca still roots for the Steelers and generally is a fan of all things Pittsburgh.

Content

Total articles 112

• New Federal Guidance Addresses Workplace Discrimination Questions | JD Supra

  By Rebecca Baker Verified, Sean Becker| JD Supra@ On March 19, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued two technical assistance documents (the “DEI Guidance”) addressing the application of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) to employers’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) policies and practices.

  By Rebecca Baker Verified, Sean Becker · JD Supra

  Mar. 26, 2025

• Supreme Court Signals it Will Reject Heightened Burden for Majority Group Plaintiffs in “Reverse Discrimination” Employment Claims | JD Supra

  By Rebecca Baker Verified, E. Phileda Tennant| JD Supra@ On February 26, 2025, the Supreme Court and all three counsel appearing before it in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, appeared to walk away in “radical agreement” — as noted by Justice Neil Gorsuch — that a majority-group plaintiff is not required to proffer more evidence of discrimination than a non-majority-group plaintiff in order to state a prima facie claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

  By Rebecca Baker Verified, E. Phileda Tennant · JD Supra

  Feb. 28, 2025

• What is “Illegal DEI”: Vagueness Partially Sinks President Trump’s Executive Orders on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | JD Supra

  By Rebecca Baker Verified, James Dawson, Josh Rutenberg| JD Supra@ On February 21, 2025, a federal judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction that partially prevents the Trump administration from enforcing its executive orders on diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”).

  By Rebecca Baker Verified, James Dawson, Josh Rutenberg · JD Supra

  Feb. 25, 2025

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Bloomberg Tax

Bloomberg Tax is a division of Bloomberg Industry Group, established to provide tax compliance, planning, and regulatory analysis. Originally founded in 1929 as the Bureau of National Affairs, it became part of Bloomberg L.P. in 2011. The division focuses on delivering practical tax intelligence through a blend of news, analysis, and technology tools. Bloomberg Tax serves tax professionals, accountants, corporate tax departments, and legal practitioners. It offers in-depth guidance on federal, state, and international tax laws, along with compliance tools for tax return preparation and audit defense. The platform also provides real-time updates on tax policy and regulatory changes. By integrating its content with Bloomberg Law and Bloomberg Government, Bloomberg Tax enhances its offerings with user-friendly technology and advanced search capabilities, helping professionals navigate complex tax environments effectively.