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NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Stands by Decision to Sue School Districts Over Policies That Would Out LGBTQIA+ Students

In an interview with Face the Nation earlier this week, Gov. Phil Murphy stood by his decision to file suit against three school districts over a new policy that would require teachers and school administrators to alert parents if their K-8th grade student shows signs or behaviors regarding changing their... Read More about NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Stands by Decision to Sue School Districts Over Policies That Would Out LGBTQIA+ Students

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Tennessee Highway Patrol Officer Files Lawsuit After Being Denied a Job Over His HIV Diagnosis

A Tennessee police officer has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The police officer, who is only identified as John Doe, is described as a 45-year-old Black man and a decorated civil servant. Despite his work history and background, he claims the... Read More about Tennessee Highway Patrol Officer Files Lawsuit After Being Denied a Job Over His HIV Diagnosis

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The Censoring of America: Bookstore Owners, Publishers, and Authors File Federal Suit in Austin

If there are any groups of people you should especially not try to censor, they would be bookstore owners, publishers and authors. In Austin a few days ago, these groups filed a federal suit arguing that the Texas “Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources Act” (H.B. 900) is unconstitutional. The... Read More about The Censoring of America: Bookstore Owners, Publishers, and Authors File Federal Suit in Austin

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CA Supreme Court Limits Utility of Arbitration Agreements for PAGA Claims, Sidesteps SCOTUS Ruling

The California Supreme Court carved out a victory for workers this week, limiting the impact of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that gave more power to employers in avoiding class actions. The ruling concerns California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). PAGA authorizes an employee to bring a civil claim against... Read More about CA Supreme Court Limits Utility of Arbitration Agreements for PAGA Claims, Sidesteps SCOTUS Ruling

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DOJ Sues Texas Governor Greg Abbot Over Floating Barriers Intended to Stop Migrants

The Biden Administration has filed a lawsuit against Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott after his latest effort to curb illegal immigration across the Rio Grande River near Eagle Pass. Earlier this month, Governor Abbott began the installation of a 1000-foot floating barrier on the Rio Grande. The floating buoys are... Read More about DOJ Sues Texas Governor Greg Abbot Over Floating Barriers Intended to Stop Migrants

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CA Supreme Court Rules Physician Group Can Sue Aetna for Unfair Competition

This week, the California Supreme Court ruled that organizations may have standing to sue under California’s Unfair Competition Law. The decision re-opened a lawsuit brought by the California Medical Association against Aetna for alleged anti-competitive conduct. The case titled California Medical Association v. Aetna Health of California, Inc. concerned the... Read More about CA Supreme Court Rules Physician Group Can Sue Aetna for Unfair Competition

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Fourth Lawsuit Accusing Northwestern University of Hazing Filed, More Expected

Northwestern University is facing yet another lawsuit accusing school officials of allowing hazing rituals to run rampant throughout the university’s athletic program. The most recent lawsuit was filed by a former football player, Lloyd Yates, who was a freshman quarterback in 2015. Yates is represented by civil rights attorney Ben... Read More about Fourth Lawsuit Accusing Northwestern University of Hazing Filed, More Expected

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California Law That Bars Local Government Employees from Political Fundraising at Work Is Unconstitutional

Employees who work for local governments will no longer have fewer rights to solicit political contributions from their fellow workers than those who work for state governments. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a section of the law that barred all their solicitations is constitutional. In 1996, California... Read More about California Law That Bars Local Government Employees from Political Fundraising at Work Is Unconstitutional

Governor Katie Hobbs giving a speech to discuss her executive order on reproductive rights in Arizona.

Arizona Governor Hobbs Diverts Abortion-Related Criminal Cases From County Attorneys to AG’s Office to Limit Prosecutions

A year after the Supreme Court overturned the historic Roe v. Wade decision, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs created a unique new way to legally protect reproductive freedom in the state. Governor Hobbs signed an executive order that strengthens the ability of all residents of her state to make their own... Read More about Arizona Governor Hobbs Diverts Abortion-Related Criminal Cases From County Attorneys to AG’s Office to Limit Prosecutions

Protesters holding signs that read "SAG-AFTRA on STRIKE!" during a demonstration in support of the actors' union strike.

Actors' Union Forbids Influencers From Promoting Movies During Strike

The union representing more than 160,000 actors officially declared a strike against Hollywood producers last week, joining the industry’s writers in challenging the state of affairs in the streaming era. The strike’s effects go beyond television and film actors, as SAG-AFTRA issued specific rules pertaining to social media influencers. It... Read More about Actors' Union Forbids Influencers From Promoting Movies During Strike

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