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EEOC can proceed with sex discrimination lawsuit against Mach Mining
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can proceed with its sex discrimination action against Mach Mining, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois ruled by relying on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case. -
U.S. SC rules against business in bid to stop class actions
The nation’s highest court ruled 6-3 that a defendant can’t end a case by offering full payment to the lead plaintiff. -
PLF: U.S. SC ruling on arbitration beneficial for consumers
In enforcing a clause that requires the arbitration of disputes rather than creating class action lawsuits, the U.S. Supreme Court has helped consumers, a free enterprise advocate says. -
U.S. SC to hear Microsoft appeal over class action lawsuit filed by Xbox 360 owners
The game console owners argue that a design defect in the system causes scratches to game discs. Microsoft contends any disc scratching can be attributed to consumer misuse, and wants the lawsuit dismissed. -
Oklahoma Attorney General seeks to sue Colorado over marijuana laws
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) – Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has announced that he will continue his pursuit of suing Colorado over its marijuana laws by bringing the issues to the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Kansas Attorney General requests the Supreme Court to look at Department of Labor regulations
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court’s decision upholding the new Department of Labor regulations, which his office believes threaten the availability of home health care services in Kansas. -
Arkansas AG joins group petitioning U.S. Supreme Court to review an EPA case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Leslie Rutledge, Arkansas attorney general, joined a bipartisan group of 22 state attorneys general petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court case dealing with the EPA’s runoff regulations. -
U.S. SC rejects class action lawsuit filed against DirecTV
The nation’s highest court ruled 6-3 that the Federal Arbitration Act preempts a California court’s interpretation of the satellite cable provider’s contract with customers. The state court must enforce the arbitration agreement with customers in the state who claim they were illegally charged cancellation fees, the majority concluded. -
Attorney: U.S. SC ruling in case over offer of complete relief could change class action landscape
The high court, after hearing arguments in Campbell-Ewald Co. v. Gomez in October, now must decide whether an offer of complete relief renders a case moot. -
Report: Data breach cases coming from all directions
Federal and state regulators, along with plaintiffs attorneys, are focusing more and more on the data security practices of companies, a new report says. -
Massachusetts seeks accurate, fair use of personal data
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court asking for fair use of public data shared by businesses that can potentially harm consumers when reported inaccurately. -
University of Michigan law professor appointed to state SC
Gov. Rick Snyder has chosen Joan Larsen to fill the vacancy left by former Justice Mary Beth Kelly. -
Former county prosecutor joins race for Missouri AG
Democrat Teresa Hensley decided to run, while state Sen. Scott Sifton, also a Democrat, dropped out. -
Conservative law professor enters race for Mo. attorney general
Josh Hawley, a Republican, said he isn’t part of the Jefferson City 'establishment' -
Study by pro-reform group predicts record-setting year for patent infringement lawsuits
Unified Patents data shows, based on first six months of filings, that infringement lawsuits could surpass 6,000 mark in 2015 -
Supreme Court denies Maine governor's health care case
The U.S. Supreme Court won't hear arguments on a case brought by Maine Gov. Paul LePage looking to drop MaineCare coverage for 19- and 20-year-olds, said Maine Attorney General Janet Mills. -
Roman Catholic dioceses of Pittsburgh, Erie petition U.S. SC over contraception mandate
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and Diocese of Erie have filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court over the contraception requirement of President Barack Obama’s federal health care law. -
Senators introduce bill to require open proceedings of U.S. SC to be televised
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Chuck Grassley have introduced legislation that would require all open proceedings of the U.S. Supreme Court to be televised. -
U.S. SC vacates another ruling over Obamacare’s contraception mandate
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court last week returned another federal appeals court’s decision backing the contraception requirement of President Barack Obama’s federal health care law. -
Florida alleges Obama administration uses 'coercion' to expand Medicaid
President Barack Obama is coercing Florida into expanding Medicaid, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.