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Jury awards over $5M in retaliation verdict against employer
The 9th Circuit ordered the federal government to release internal documents on proposed workforce reductions sought by unions.
Federal court case indicates limits of fair-chance hiring defenses
The 9th Circuit ordered the federal government to release internal documents on proposed workforce reductions sought by unions.
Replay review of ‘McDonnell Douglas’ framework
The 9th Circuit ordered the federal government to release internal documents on proposed workforce reductions sought by unions.
NLRB General Counsel communications emphasize case processing over immediate precedent shifts
The 9th Circuit ordered the federal government to release internal documents on proposed workforce reductions sought by unions.
Federal court upholds $100,000 H-1B visa fee pending appeal
A federal district court has ruled that the Trump administration may impose a new $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa petitions filed after September 21, 2025. The court rejected […]
HR software company argues job applicants can’t bring disparate impact age bias claims
The HR software provider Workday has asked a federal court to dismiss disparate impact age bias claims brought by job applicants, arguing that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) […]
New year, same artificial intelligence: Setting AI goals in 2026
In 1984, famed director James Cameron “mainstreamed” concepts about artificial intelligence through the fictional technology known as Skynet and the cinematic release of “The Terminator.” With the help of acting […]
Supreme Court confirms state affidavit-of-merit laws don’t apply in federal court
About half of U.S. states have enacted affidavit-of-merit (or certificate-of-merit) requirements for malpractice cases against licensed professionals like doctors or lawyers. More from JD Supra: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/supreme-court-confirms-that-state-6991242/
Federal judge allows FMLA retaliation claim to go to jury
A federal judge has ruled that a former transportation employee may proceed to trial on a retaliation claim under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), even where the employer […]
EEOC rescinds LGBTQ and anti-harassment guidance
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has voted 2–1 to rescind its 2024 enforcement guidance, which expanded interpretations of workplace protections for LGBTQ workers and individuals seeking reproductive care. […]
NJ vastly expands employee protections under family leave act
Major changes to the New Jersey Family Leave Act will kick in this summer, significantly expanding which employers must comply and makes it easier for employees to qualify for job-protected […]
NLRB resumes issuing decisions after regaining quorum
The National Labor Relations Board has issued its first published decision since regaining a quorum, resuming adjudicatory activity after a period of inactivity. The decision addressed whether union certification actions […]
Verdicts & Settlements
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – 74-year-old injured in two-vehicle crash
- Employment- Arbitrator finds unfair labor practices by school
- Medical Malpractice- Gallbladder removal surgery results in reparative procedure
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Car with mother, two children broadsided, rolled several times
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Driver, passenger suffer injuries after truck crosses into lane
- Fraud – Jury sides with couple in home construction case
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Triathlete suffered fractures after being struck by pickup truck
- Medical Malpractice- Nursing facility patient died after falling, suffering head injury
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Sales manager sustained multiple injuires in Virginia Beach collision
- Products Liability – Workplace accident results in amputation at the wrist
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Railroad worker injured in collision with tractor-trailer
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Evidence supports conviction for possession of a firearm by a felon
- Consumer Protection – Default judgment entered against auto dealership
- Criminal – Full court refuses to rehear Rogers-Singletary error case
- Tort -Former Libyan Army official defeats torture claims
- Tort – LLC doesn’t protect member from fraud claim
- Employment – Court lacks jurisdiction over former IRS employee’s claims
- Constitutional – District court erred when it excused minor from vaccination law
- Criminal – Court rejects Double Jeopardy Clause argument
- Civil Procedure – Court refuses to join non-party to copyright suit
- Criminal – Woman held in contempt for repeatedly interrupting court proceeding
- Civil Rights – Jury to decide if officer violated arrestee’s rights
- Appeals – Tardy appeal is dismissed
