Court Says Trump Can’t Use Military Money for Border Fence
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said Trump’s attempt to use congressionally appropriated funds was clearly “unlawful.”
Verdicts & Settlements
Bayer Will Pay $10b to Settle Claims that Roundup Weedkiller Causes Cancer
However, Bayer did not admit wrongdoing or liability.
Court Says California Rep. Devin Nunes Can’t Sue Twitter Over a Digital, Satirical Cow
While Nunes can’t sue Twitter, he may still be able to sue the Cow–if only he can identify the person behind the account.
Federal Court Says Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Doesn’t Have to Open Gyms Yet
A federal appeals court has accepted Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request to delay the re-opening of gyms and other fitness centers in the state. In a ruling that came late Wednesday night, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that Gov. Whitmer’s order must remain in place until the government can appeal federal District
Republicans Angered By Supreme Court “Betrayals” on DACA, Gay Rights
Some Republicans, like President Donald Trump and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, appear to have forgotten that the judiciary is an independent branch of government.
Florida Gov. DeSantis Approves $6m Settlement for Dontrell Stephens
Stephens, who was unarmed and had been riding his bicycle in a West Palm Beach neighborhood, was shot within 7 seconds of a deputy pulling up behind him.
EEOC, Jet Propolsion Laboratory Agree Age Discrimination Lawsuit Settlement for $10M
NASA’s Jet Propolsion Laboratory recently agreed to settle an age discrimination lawsuit for $10 million.
Judge: Michigan Gov. Whitmer Cannot Enforce Employer Punishments in Coronavirus Orders
The companies suing Gov. Whitmer claimed her office had exceeded its authority.
Michigan Supreme Court Won’t Stop Law-breaking Owosso Barber
Owosso barber Karl Manke began defying Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order in early May, despite court orders to cease operations.
Lloyd Bell Secures $1.2M Verdict in Premises Liability Case
ACP Peachtree Center and Spring Street Restaurant Group held accountable for injuring customer at Metro Café Diner.