On August 5, 2025, in Richards v. Eli Lilly & Co., No. 24-2574, 2025 WL 2218500 (7th Cir. Aug. 5, 2025), the United States Court of Appeals for […]
Sixth Circuit Departs from Circuit Weight of Authority and Limits Title VII Liability for Non-Employee Harassment
On August 8, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § […]
OSHA Cannot Issue Citations Relating to Employee Work on Rail Cars, Eighth Circuit Says
Seyfarth Synopsis: In MFA Enterprises, Inc. v. OSHRC, No. 24-3107 (8th Cir. 2025), the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated OSHA citations related to hazards faced by employees […]
Seventh Circuit Rejects Lenient Two-Step ‘Lusardi’ Standard for FLSA/ADEA Collective Action Notice| Law.com
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a significant ruling for employers facing Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) collective actions. […]
9th Circuit Decision Permits Trump Administration to Deploy National Guard in Portland — Justia News — October 22, 2025
On Monday, October 20, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an order overturning a lower court’s temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration […]
Successful and Enforceable Brands Connect with the Consumer: Lessons from a Recent 10th Circuit Decision
Engaging logos, icons, or symbols for your company are essential, and easier to create than ever. Myriad AI tools and freelance options empower rapid creation of stylish and […]
Fourth Circuit Allows West Virginia to Restrict Abortion Drug — Justia News — July 21, 2025
People often think of abortion as a surgical procedure. However, a significant percentage of abortions in the U.S. involve medication rather than surgery. Abortion providers often prescribe a […]
3rd Circuit Revives Attorney Fee Dispute in $300M Settlement
On Friday, the Third Circuit vacated and remanded a U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey decision granting summary judgment to New Jersey personal injury firm […]
Third Circuit Sides With Magistrates On Bankruptcy Appeals
“We hold that, upon consent of the parties and referral by a district court, a magistrate judge may enter a final judgment in a bankruptcy appeal.” In re […]
Fifth Circuit Blocks Louisiana Law Putting Ten Commandments in Classrooms — Justia News — June 23, 2025
The founders of the American democracy firmly believed in the separation of church and state. A section of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, known as the […]