A federal judge on Wednesday found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt for transferring two planeloads of passengers to a mega-prison in El Salvador […]
At Supreme Court, Trump Finds More Success Fighting Losses
The Department of Justice’s fortunes at the U.S. Supreme Court have started to turn since the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, when the justices rebuffed […]
Associate Compensation Jumped $100K in NYC Over 5 Years, Report Finds
While associate compensation is on an upward trajectory across the nation, those based in New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., are seeing […]
Ma. Court Finds 7-Eleven Franchisees Fail to Meet Definition of Employee
In a “continuing saga,” involving 7-Eleven franchise operators, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court answered a second certified question from a federal appellate court, finding that franchisees do not […]
Ma. Court Finds 2nd Amendment Protections Cover Switchblades
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court struck down a nearly 70-year-old law this week, finding it is lawful for its residents to carry switchblades based on Second Amendment protections established […]
Chief Bankruptcy Judge Finds Ex-Judge David Jones Acted in Bad Faith in Connection With Informal Interview
A chief bankruptcy judge in Texas has found that embattled former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones of Houston acted in bad faith for participating in a recent interview […]
6th Circuit Finds Student Has Title IX Retaliation Case Against University
A divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reinstated a Title IX retaliation lawsuit against the University of Kentucky, finding the district court erroneously held that […]
Ma. Court Finds Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Could Be Liable for Worker’s Actions
Ma. Court Finds Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Could Be Liable for Worker’s Actions – A Massachusetts Appeals Court panel reinstated a portion of a customer’s claims to proceed against […]
Judge Finds COVID, Not Gov’s Orders, Triggered Business Loss Insurance Claim
A federal judge in Newark, New Jersey, ruled that the COVID-19 pandemic was a single event for purposes of determining a policyholder’s payout under communicable disease business income […]
Maine Court Finds Employer Not Liable for Employee’s Racist Comments
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court unanimously agreed Thursday that the management company of a Portland McDonald’s franchise is not vicariously liable under the state’s Human Rights Act after […]