Many Bronxites try to return to the job they had before they were deployed overseas by the U.S. Military. Today on the morning show "Open", I discussed the rights of Veterans to return to the job they had before they left for duty. David Lesch, Esq.

Pregnancy discrimination, unfortunately, is alive and well in our country! On the tv show "Open", this morning I discussed the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the various ways to protect yourself in the workplace. Remember, it is illegal for most employers to discriminate against you because of pregnancy, childbirth, or conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth. David Lesch, Esq.

If you have an emergency and have to leave your job you may be able to take advantage of the Family and Medical Leave Act. This morning on the tv show "Open" I discussed the FMLA Act including the many exceptions to the law. Tune in tonight at 10 pm for the recablecast!

It's a new year so that means a new legal series on the morning show "Open". Today I began a series on discrimination. Most of the discrimination I will be discussing over the next few months deal with the workplace. Employment Discrimination laws seek to prevent discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, physical disability, and age by employers. I gave a brief description of the laws that govern Employment Discrimination. Look for the repeat tonight! David Lesch, Esq.

As the year comes to a close, so did my series on Constitutional Law. On the TV Show "Open" I ended the series with a discussion on Weight Discrimination. Now it's time to do some research for the next legal series. See you in 2012! David Lesch, Esq.

A hate crime is also known as a "bias-motivated" crime and occurs when a perpetrator targets a victim because of his or her perceived membership in a certain social group. This morning on the tv show "Open" I discussed the two forms of "hate crime", a topic that will be discussed in greater detail on next week's "Today's Verdict".

Legalization of marijuana is always a great constitutional law issue. The Federal Government attempts to use the "Commerce Clause" to regulate and punish those who produce cannabis. Of course the States have a say as well and invoke their "police power". This morning on the tv show "Open" I discussed the issue. Tune in tonight at 10pm, channel 67, for the recablecast. David Lesch Esq.