Judicial Ethics Panel Clears Judge in Credit Card Fee Rule Case
A federal appeals court judge facing questions about a potential conflict of interest regarding his son's ownership of Citigroup stock…
Month: April 2024
Starbucks and Workers United: Negotiating a Complex Path Forward
Starbucks and Workers United are gearing up for negotiations next week, marking a pivotal moment in their labor relations. However,…
Texas Jury Rules Samsung Owes $142 Million in Wireless Patent Case
In a recent development, Samsung Electronics has been instructed by a Texas federal jury to pay $142 million to patent…
SpaceX Lawsuit Against NLRB Venue Decision
Court Rejects SpaceX's Bid In a divided decision, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined SpaceX's latest attempt to…
US Supreme Court Decision Boosts St. Louis Police Officer’s Lawsuit
In a unanimous ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court provided support to St. Louis police officer Jatonya Muldrow, who alleged discrimination…
Walmart’s $101 Million Loss: A Victory for Firm and Funder
In a significant legal battle, a Manhattan litigation boutique, Holwell Shuster & Goldberg (HSG), along with its outside funder, Bench…
Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Over Copycat Court Filing
U.S. law firm Winston & Strawn has reached a settlement in an unusual copyright lawsuit brought by a smaller firm,…
Federal Appeals Court Supports Transgender School Athlete in West Virginia Ban Case
Legal Victory for Transgender Rights In a significant legal victory, a federal appeals court ruled in favor of a transgender…
Preparing for the NextGen Bar Exam: Law Schools Adapt Curricula
As the NextGen bar exam looms on the horizon, law schools across the United States are reassessing their curricula to…
Native American Group Pushes to Overturn US Court Decision on Rio’s Arizona Copper Mine
A Native American group is urging a U.S. appeals court to overturn a previous ruling that granted land to Rio…
Court Dismisses Some Claims Against Meta’s Zuckerberg in Social Media Harm Lawsuits
Ruling by U.S. District Judge In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, dismissed…
New Regulations Set Lower Limits on Miners’ Exposure to Toxic Silica Dust
The US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has announced a significant reduction in miners' exposure to silica dust, a…