metadata

language:
  - en
license: cc-by-4.0
size_categories:
  - 100K<n<1M
task_categories:
  - text-classification
pretty_name: US Employment Discrimination Cases Dataset
tags:
  - legal
  - employment
  - discrimination
  - precedential
  - court-cases
dataset_info:
  features:
    - name: source_file
      dtype: string
    - name: permalink
      dtype: string
    - name: name
      dtype: string
    - name: date_filed
      dtype: string
    - name: status
      dtype: string
    - name: citations
      dtype: string
    - name: docket_number
      dtype: string
    - name: description
      dtype: string

Dataset Card for US Employment Discrimination Cases Dataset

Dataset Description

Homepage: CourtListener.com
Repository: [Link to your GitLab repository]
Paper: [If applicable]
Leaderboard: [If applicable]
Point of Contact: [Your contact information]

Dataset Summary

This dataset contains metadata information about 167,093 employment discrimination cases in the United States. The data has been collected from CourtListener.com, focusing on precedential opinions. The dataset covers cases from May 2, 1785, to August 1, 2024.

Languages

The dataset is in English.

Dataset Structure

Data Fields

source_file: The name of the HTML file from which the data was extracted
permalink: The unique URL for the opinion on CourtListener.com
name: The case name, typically in the format "Party A v. Party B"
date_filed: The date the opinion was filed, in YYYY-MM-DD format
status: The status of the opinion, which is "Precedential" for all entries in this dataset
citations: The official citation(s) for the opinion
docket_number: The docket number assigned to the case
description: A brief excerpt or summary of the case, often mentioning key aspects related to employment discrimination

Dataset Creation

Source Data

Initial Data Collection and Normalization

Data Type: Precedential opinions
Subject Matter: Employment discrimination cases
Date Range: 1785-05-02 to 2024-08-01

Who are the source language producers?

The source language producers are judges and legal professionals who authored the court opinions.

Considerations for Using the Data

Social Impact of Dataset

This dataset can be used for various purposes, including:

Legal research on employment discrimination trends over time
Analysis of precedential cases in different jurisdictions
Studying the evolution of employment law and protected classes
Text analysis of legal language in discrimination cases

Other Known Limitations

All opinions in this dataset are of "Precedential" status, meaning they can be cited as legal authority in future cases.
The dataset spans over two centuries, providing a comprehensive historical view of employment discrimination case law in the United States.
The 'description' field may contain keywords related to discrimination, employment, or specific protected characteristics relevant to the case.

Additional Information

Licensing Information

This dataset is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Disclaimer

While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, users should verify critical information against original sources before relying on it for legal or academic purposes.