An Illinois school employee’s First Amendment claim against her former school district for her termination can proceed to trial over a gun raffle advertisement in support of her […]
Judge Rescinds $100K Jury Award for Employee’s Emotional Distress Claims, Large Payout Still Looming
An Illinois federal judge Thursday rescinded a $100,000 compensatory damages award in favor of a former U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs employee after determining his trial testimony did […]
Out-of-State Employee Can’t Clear Discrimination Claims Against Minnesota Employer, 8th Circuit Rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit this week determined that an employee cannot bring workplace discrimination claims against her former employer under the Minnesota Human […]
Key Rulings for Claims Against Big Tobacco’s Deceptive Marketing Practices May Be on the Horizon
Lawsuits targeting the marketing and sale of nicotine products continue to be litigated across the country, as Philip Morris International and Swedish Match North America were hit with […]
Beverage Maker Celsius Faces Overstocking-Related Revenue Inflation Claims in Nevada, Florida
A shareholder in the Florida-based beverage company Celsius has filed a derivative complaint accusing the beverage company of padding revenue reports by overstocking distribution channels, one of several […]
Beekeeper’s Claims Against Monsanto Cleared to Proceed, Judge Says
A federal judge in Missouri is allowing a beekeeper’s claims to move forward against Bayer, concluding there was enough of a sufficient link between a Monsanto herbicide product […]
Diddy Wins Dismissal Of Lil Rod RICO Claims, But Sex Case Moves On
A federal judge has dismissed civil racketeering accusations and other claims filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs by former collaborator Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, though he also allowed parts […]
Judge Brings Key Legal Claims Back Into Play
A federal judge is shaking up Limp Bizkit’s $200 million lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), issuing a procedural ruling that sends much of the contentious legal battle […]
Delegation Clause Sends Personal Injury Claims to Arbitrator, State High Court Rules
The Missouri Supreme Court vacated a circuit court’s judgment in a personal injury suit against a trampoline park, concluding last week that an arbitrator was required to weigh […]
Federal Judge Clears Changes to Price Discrimination Claims Against Juul, Distributor
A consultant for independent convenience store and gas station owners is allowed to add allegations to existing price discrimination claims against Juul Labs and a competitor, but the […]