Home Depot Settles Data Breach Case Eerily Similar to Target’s
Hardware chain settles widespread data breach in which customers’ sensitive information was compromised.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Farmworker Groups Sue Labor Department Over H-2A Rule
The Department of Labor was recently hit with a lawsuit by farmworker groups over a newly proposed H-2A rule.
Michigan Judge Trashes Republican Lawsuit Seeking to Overturn State’s Election Results
A former Trump campaign attorney had asked the courts to discard the state’s election results–and hand over the power to make a final decision to the Republican-dominated Legislature.
Major League Baseball Sues Insurers, Citing Losses Caused by Coronavirus
Major League Baseball says it has paid millions of dollars in insurance every year to avoid financial catastrophe–and now that COVID-19 has caused one, insurers are refusing to pay out.
Netflix Settles ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Case, Faces ‘Cuties’ Lawsuit
Netflix settles one court case, while its battle over ‘The Cuties’ film continues.
Former Student Hits University of Minnesota with Lawsuit Seeking Partial Tuition Refund
The University of Minnesota was recently hit with a lawsuit by a former student seeking a partial refund of tuition and students fees from last spring when the school shut down campuses and shifted to online learning.
Exploring the Impact of the Pandemic on Litigation in Federal District Courts (January through October 2020)
While a drop-off in activity is expected as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our daily lives, various factors have proven to be significant in affecting activity in a specific practice area or stage of litigation.
Lawsuit Filed Against Processing Plant Over Lack of Virus Protections
American Civil Liberties Union files a lawsuit on behalf of employees at beef processing plant for failing to take coronavirus precautions.
Federal Lawsuit Accuses Facebook of Skewed Hiring Practices
The Department of Justice brings a lawsuit against Facebook for discriminating against U.S. workers.
Dordt University Faces Gender Discrimination Lawsuit from Former Student
Dordt University was recently hit with a gender discrimination lawsuit by a former student accused of having non-consensual sex with a female student.