July 31, 2024 Michigan Supreme Court reinstates minimum wage and sick leave laws In a 4-3 decision, the court said Republican lawmakers violated the state constitution. BY Associated Press The Michigan Supreme Court overruled the Legislature on Wednesday, reinstating major changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave laws, a victory for low-wage workers. … Continue reading Michigan Supreme Court reinstates minimum wage and sick leave laws
July 10, 2024 Elon Musk doesn’t owe ex-Twitter employees $500 million in severance, court rules The lawsuit alleged that Twitter paid laid-off employees less severance than they were contractually promised. BY Jessica Bursztynsky In a win for Elon Musk, a judge dismissed a lawsuit claiming that the billionaire owed former Twitter employees upwards of $500 million … Continue reading Elon Musk doesn’t owe ex-Twitter employees $500 million in severance, the court rules
Texas court blocks the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements It sided with plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to get the rule struck down before it’s implemented. mariella moon Thu, Jul 4, 2024 JHVEPhoto via Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements was supposed to take effect on September 4, … Continue reading Texas court blocks the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements
June 07, 2024 Supreme Court 2023 financial disclosures reveal Thomas’ Bali stay, Jackson’s Beyoncé tickets, and book deals Supreme Court justices have faced increasing scrutiny over ethics following revelations that some of them failed to report luxury trips, including on private jets, and real estate transactions. BY Reuters U.S. Supreme Court justices reported receiving gifts … Continue reading Supreme Court 2023 financial disclosures reveal Thomas’ Bali stay, Kentaji’s Beyoncé tickets and book deals
The TikTok ban law will be argued in court this September A group of creators are also challenging the law. karissa bell Updated Tue, May 28, 2024 Future Publishing via Getty Images TikTok will face off with the Justice Department this fall in its bid to stop a law that could lead to a … Continue reading The TikTok ban law will be argued in court this September
May 21, 2024 California’s Supreme Court will decide if gig drivers should be considered employees SEIU filed a lawsuit against Proposition 22, which classifies app-based drivers as independent contractors. BY Reuters California’s top state court on Tuesday will consider a labor union’s challenge to a ballot measure allowing app-based services such as Uber and Lyft to … Continue reading California’s Supreme Court will decide if gig drivers should be considered employees
May 03, 2024 Uber and Lyft face an uncertain future in Massachusetts as state’s ballot measures go to court The Massachusetts Supreme Court will decide if two opposing ballot measures concerning app-based drivers will go to voters in November. BY Reuters Massachusetts has become the latest front in a years-long battle in the United States over … Continue reading Uber and Lyft face an uncertain future in Massachusetts as state’s ballot measures go to court
Google asks court to reject the DOJ’s lawsuit that accuses it of monopolizing ad tech The Department of Justice sued Google last year over alleged anticompetitive practices in digital advertising. cheyenne macdonald Sat, Apr 27, 2024 Reuters / Reuters Google filed a motion on Friday in a Virginia federal court asking for the Department … Continue reading Google asks court to reject the DOJ’s lawsuit that accuses it of monopolizing ad tech
April 19, 2024 Confidential Brazilian court orders against ‘digital militias’ on X released by U.S. congressional committee The court orders have called for a suspension of approximately 150 X accounts. BY Associated Press A U.S. congressional committee released confidential Brazilian court orders to suspend accounts on the social media platform X, offering a glimpse into decisions … Continue reading Confidential Brazilian court orders against ‘digital militias’ on X released by U.S. congressional committee
March 13, 2024 Can the government tell social media platforms how to moderate their content? The Supreme Court is about to decide As the presidential election nears, ‘Murthy v. Missouri’ will have major implications for online discourse. BY Issie Lapowsky Government officials have been talking tough to Big Tech for years now. President Biden has … Continue reading Can the government tell social media platforms how to moderate their content? The Supreme Court is about to decide
