Lawsuit: USDA Demands for Food Stamp Data Unlawful
In its new guidance, the department threatened any state’s refusal to release this data could “trigger noncompliance procedures,” potentially leading to lawsuits or the withholding of federal funds.
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Florida Judges Says Trump Can Impose Tariffs, But Stops Short of Broader Ruling
In court filings, attorneys for Emily Ley and Simplified asked Wetherell to weigh in on the tariffs’ legality.
Iowa Man Settles Religious Expression Lawsuit with Former Employer
In June of 2023, Eaton kicked off “Pride Month” with a ceremony that involved hosting a rainbow-colored flag outside of its main office. It also allegedly encouraged workers to wear Pride-related colors. In some cases, Eaton managers sent out emails to staff with links to purchase Pride-themed T-shirts.
FTC Discards Biden-Era Lawsuit Against PepsiCo
Many of the lawsuit’s claims derived from the 1936 Robinson-Patman act, which prohibits companies from using certain incentives to favor large customers over their smaller competitors.
Supreme Court Punts On Religious Charter School Case
Oklahoma’s decision to authorize a religious charter school was influenced by another, recent Supreme Court ruling that expanded the potential role and visibility of religion in public spaces. This logic was quickly seized upon by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa.
Lawsuit: Minnesota Surgeon Accidentally Removed Woman’s Kidney, Triggered Irreversible Disease
A Minnesota woman has filed a lawsuit against Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, claiming that she developed a debilitating form of kidney disease after doctors removed an extra organ during what should have been a routine spleen removal surgery. According to ABC News, the lawsuit was filed on behalf of plaintiff Wendy Rappaport. Rappaport, 80,
Federal Judge Says Company Can’t Claim AI Chatbot Has First Amendment Rights
Shortly before Setzer’s suicide, the chatbot urged the 14-year-old to “come home to me as soon as possible.” Moments after receiving the message, Setzer retrieved a firearm and committed suicide by shooting himself.
Fox News Files Court Documents Accusing Smartmatic of Destroying Evidence
In one filing, Fox accuses Smartmatic’s chief executive officer of “ordering” the company’s president to delete messages “discussing critical damages issues.”
Michigan Settles Pandemic-Era Unemployment Lawsuit
The agreement contains several provisions. The state’s Unemployment Insurance Agency, or UIA, must pay about $55 million to claimants. It will also, for the first time in years, be permitted to resume collection efforts against applicants who committed fraud or were otherwise overpaid.
Capital One Settles $500m Lawsuit with Its Own Customers
The terms of the proposed settlement would require Capital One to pay a total of $425 million to any depositor who opened, maintained, or otherwise used a 360 Savings account at any point after September 18, 2019.