On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to freeze federal grants, loans, and other financial assistance. A memo from […]
Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship Temporarily Blocked — Justia News — January 23, 2025
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order redefining birthright citizenship, a policy historically guaranteed under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The order, […]
Supreme Court Rules for Employers on FLSA Exemption Standard — Justia News — January 20, 2025
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act provides important rights to employees nationwide. Its most notable provisions include rules for a minimum wage and overtime. However, the FLSA exempts […]
DOJ Targets Google Chrome to Curb Search Monopoly — Justia News — November 20, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is urging a judge to mandate the sale of Google’s Chrome browser in an antitrust case aimed at curbing Google’s monopoly in […]
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Blocks Local Gun Regulations — Justia News — November 25, 2024
The threat of gun violence concerns many Americans. State legislatures often have failed to keep pace with these concerns in enacting gun control laws. (However, these regulations must […]
D.C. Sues Amazon for Consumer Protection Violations — Justia News — December 9, 2024
Millions of consumers across the country have signed up for an Amazon Prime membership. A key benefit of Prime involves getting same-day, one-day, or two-day delivery of Amazon […]
Albertsons Sues Kroger After Courts Block $24.6 Billion Grocery Merger — Justia News — December 12, 2024
In a dramatic turn of events, Albertsons has formally terminated its proposed $24.6 billion merger with Kroger, opting instead to file a lawsuit accusing Kroger of failing to […]
Trump Faces New York Sentencing (But No Jail Time) — Justia News — January 6, 2025
In May of last year, a New York jury convicted President-elect Donald Trump of 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records. The court initially planned to sentence […]
TikTok Preparing to Comply With Federal Ban — Justia News — January 15, 2025
TikTok plans to comply with federal legislation banning the app for U.S. users, according to sources. The 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act, H.R. 8038, requires parent company […]
DOJ Sues Six Major Landlords Alleging Rent Inflation Scheme — Justia News — January 9, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), along with ten states, sued six large landlords this week, alleging an unlawful scheme to inflate rents using algorithmic tools and sensitive […]