All New York state employers will soon be required to provide either paid or unpaid sick leave to employees under the New York State Sick Leave (“NYSSL”) law. […]
California Expands COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Through September 30, 2021 for Employers in California with More than 25 Employees
On March 19, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 95, which requires employers in California with more than 25 employees to provide COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave to […]
Amazon Will Pay $2.5 Billion to Resolve FTC Complaint — Justia News — September 29, 2025
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it reached a deal with Amazon to resolve a dispute over the retailer’s allegedly unfair practices. The dispute started two […]
Court Dismisses Copyright Lawsuit Concerning Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love” — Justia News — September 24, 2025
On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, a judge granted Universal Music Publishing’s motion to dismiss in a lawsuit concerning an alleged uncleared sample in Mary J. Blige’s song “Real […]
FTC Sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation Over Deceptive Practices — Justia News — September 18, 2025
On September 18, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation, alleging widespread deceptive business practices that have cost […]
Texas Allows Private Lawsuits Against Out-of-State Abortion Pill Providers — Justia News — September 15, 2025
The majority of U.S. abortions involve pills rather than surgical procedures. Telehealth providers in states where abortion remains legal (at least for part of a pregnancy) sometimes prescribe […]
Supreme Court Stays Temporary Restraining Order Restricting Immigration Stops — Justia News — September 10, 2025
On Monday, September 8, 2025, the United States Supreme Court paused a temporary restraining order restricting immigration stops in Los Angeles and central California. U.S. District Judge Maame […]
Arizona Considers New Pathway for Criminal Lawyers — Justia News — September 5, 2025
A proposal is under consideration in Arizona that would create a new type of legal license for individuals who have not completed the standard three-year Juris Doctor (J.D.) […]
Texas Redraws Congressional Maps to Favor GOP — Justia News — September 2, 2025
The 2026 midterm elections for the U.S. House of Representatives lie over a year in the future. Still, politicians on both sides of the aisle already have started […]
New York City Mayor Faces Federal Felony Charges — Justia News — September 30, 2024
Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice issued an indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Federal prosecutors charged him with bribery, wire fraud, and soliciting contributions […]