News from May 2020
Groups attack Wisconsin governor's stay-home extension, say he overstepped authority
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – Business interests are lining up behind a lawsuit filed by the state Legislature opposing Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ extension of a stay-at-home order through May 26, intended to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
'Copy-and-paste' lawsuit demanding Braille gift cards rejected; Lawyer had Banana Republic as a restaurant
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge in New York slammed the door on an emerging line of Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuits, saying the heavily litigated statute does not require stores to provide gift cards in Braille.
N.Y. developer wants Revlon to fund cleanup at former landfill
NEW YORK — A development company that purchased land north of New York City claims Revlon is required to help fund the cost of clean up at the former landfill site due to the company's reported disposal of hazardous waste.
S.C. woman suing low-budget airliner over COVID-19 cancellations
DENVER (Legal Newsline) — A South Carolina woman filed a class action complaint against Frontier Airlines Inc., over its refusal to provide a refund for a canceled flight due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Maryland Judiciary announces systems outage for maintenance on May 3
The Maryland Judiciary has announced a scheduled technology systems outage on Sunday, May 3, 2020.
Kentucky's governor and attorney general at odds over church restrictions during coronavirus
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Legal Newsline) — The Kentucky attorney general filed an amicus brief with the U.S. District Court for Western District of Kentucky on Wednesday asking Gov. Andy Beshear to withdraw restrictions on how many people can attend religious-related events during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Churches are essential during pandemic, Arizona attorney general rules
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) – Churches are essential, Arizona’s attorney general has determined after being asked to interpret the order restricting human interaction during the coronavirus pandemic.