USA Archive - Law Commentary

A healthcare professional administering a COVID-19 vaccine to an individual.

Los Angeles’ COVID Vaccination Order for Employees Should Not Have Been Blocked

Striving to protect both its workers and the public they serve, the City of Los Angeles issued a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all its 100,000 employees in October 2021. Not everyone was happy about the mandate, and one non-profit organization called ”Firefighters4Freedom” (F4F) sued the City, arguing that getting vaccinated... Read More about Los Angeles’ COVID Vaccination Order for Employees Should Not Have Been Blocked

A trailer and submersible belonging to OceanGate Expeditions, highlighted in the context of the Titan submersible incident.

NTSB Joins Investigation Into Titan Submersible Implosion

The search for the missing OceanGate submersible which gripped the nation over the past week ended in tragedy when it was confirmed that the vehicle imploded roughly two hours after its descent to view the Titanic, killing all five crew members onboard. As questions and criticism continue to arise regarding... Read More about NTSB Joins Investigation Into Titan Submersible Implosion

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Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Racial Gerrymandering

The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court decision prohibiting race-based gerrymandering. In a surprise 5-4 decision, the Court narrowly avoided a complete gutting of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Two of the Court’s conservative members, Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh, joined the liberal-leaning justices to... Read More about Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Racial Gerrymandering

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Supreme Court Lets California’s Independent Contractor Rule Stand

The U.S. Supreme Court declined the opportunity to review California’s test for determining whether a worker should be classified as an “employee” or as an “independent contractor.” The denial of certiorari comes as the National Labor Relations Board issues its own more stringent test for classifying workers. Originally signed into... Read More about Supreme Court Lets California’s Independent Contractor Rule Stand

Former Haitian President Jovenel Moise and his wife, Martine Moise, at a public event.

Widow of Haiti’s Slain President, Jovenel Moise, Seeks Damages and Trial in Civil Lawsuit

The widow of slain Haitian president Jovenel Moise has filed a lawsuit in a Miami-Dade County court in Florida against a handful of individuals connected to the brutal torture and assassination of her husband. Although the case is still under investigation, several individuals have been arrested in connection to Moise’s... Read More about Widow of Haiti’s Slain President, Jovenel Moise, Seeks Damages and Trial in Civil Lawsuit

A group of supporters gathering during a press conference regarding the ruling on gender-affirming care for youths in Arkansas.

Federal Judge Rules Arkansas Law Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Youths Is Unconstitutional

In the country’s first ruling on the constitutionality of a controversial “gender transition” law, a U.S. District Court Judge in Arkansas has ruled that a state law that prohibits medical professionals from providing “gender transition” care to youths is unconstitutional. In 2021, Arkansas passed a law that prohibited medical professionals... Read More about Federal Judge Rules Arkansas Law Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Youths Is Unconstitutional

A close-up of a black t-shirt featuring the text "THERE ARE ONLY TWO GENDERS" in bold white letters.

Massachusetts 7th Grader’s Free Speech Lawsuit Over “Two Genders” T-Shirt Unlikely to Succeed, Judge Rules

A Middleborough Public School student in Massachusetts saw a setback in his First Amendment lawsuit filed against his school district and town over a t-shirt that claims there are only two genders. On March 21, 12-year-old Liam Morrison at Nichols Middle School wore a t-shirt to school that read “There... Read More about Massachusetts 7th Grader’s Free Speech Lawsuit Over “Two Genders” T-Shirt Unlikely to Succeed, Judge Rules

A man standing with his arms crossed next to a "Private Property No Trespassing" sign in a wooded area.

Virginian Homeowner Sues Wildlife Officials After Agent Trespassed and Stole Hunting Camera

A Virginia homeowner has filed a lawsuit against state game wardens accusing them of trespassing on his private property and stealing his hunting camera without a warrant. Josh Highlander owns nearly 30 acres of land in New Kent County, Virginia. His expansive land is outfitted with no trespassing signs surrounding... Read More about Virginian Homeowner Sues Wildlife Officials After Agent Trespassed and Stole Hunting Camera

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FTC Files Lawsuit Against Amazon’s Deceptive Prime Membership Enrollment Tactics

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against online mega-retailer Amazon, accusing it of intentionally misleading consumers into signing up for its Prime membership program and making it difficult for customers to cancel the membership. Under these intentionally deceptive practices, or “dark patterns” as the governing agency describes them,... Read More about FTC Files Lawsuit Against Amazon’s Deceptive Prime Membership Enrollment Tactics

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New York State University and Several Libraries Are Accused of Racial Discrimination for Allegedly Offering Internships Solely to Black Students

A non-profit organization located in Barrington, Rhode Island, the Equal Protection Project of the Legal Insurrection Foundation, alleges that the State University of New York (SUNY) and numerous public libraries located in upstate New York in Albany practiced racial discrimination when they only allowed black students to participate in the... Read More about New York State University and Several Libraries Are Accused of Racial Discrimination for Allegedly Offering Internships Solely to Black Students

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Taco Bell Must Pay Over $85,000 for Refusing to Honor Gift Cards With Low Balances

Those who receive a gift card are no doubt excited to redeem it. California Civil Code Section 1745(a) guarantees that all cards are valid until redeemed or replaced, unless their value is under $5 or if the card was not used for 24 months. Taco Bell ignored the law and,... Read More about Taco Bell Must Pay Over $85,000 for Refusing to Honor Gift Cards With Low Balances

Greg Norman and his wife, Kirsten Kutner, at a public event.

LIV Golf Leader Greg Norman and His Wife Sued After Teenage Girl Sexually Assaulted in Their Florida Home

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman and his wife are at the center of a lawsuit filed by a high school student who says she was the victim of a sexual assault at the couple’s South Florida home during a house party where she was allegedly served alcohol along with other... Read More about LIV Golf Leader Greg Norman and His Wife Sued After Teenage Girl Sexually Assaulted in Their Florida Home

A group of young plaintiffs and their attorney walking together, advocating for climate rights in Montana.

Landmark Environmental Case Launched by Sixteen Young People, Ages Five to Twenty-Two

A new landmark climate case in Montana proves that youth is NOT wasted on the young. This is the first constitutional climate trial in the United States. The sixteen young people filed their lawsuit, Held v Montana, in 2020. The plaintiffs are represented by attorneys for Our Children’s Trust, an... Read More about Landmark Environmental Case Launched by Sixteen Young People, Ages Five to Twenty-Two

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Federal Prosecutors Charge Nine PA. Men in 20-years-plus Crime Spree Targeting Halls of Fame, Museums and Others

For over two decades, from 1999 to 2019, merciless thieves targeted numerous Halls of Fame, museums and businesses, stealing precious mementos of beloved athletes such as Yogi Berra. But, as Yogi famously said, "It ain't over 'til it's over.” Federal prosecutors have brought charges against nine people for allegedly organizing... Read More about Federal Prosecutors Charge Nine PA. Men in 20-years-plus Crime Spree Targeting Halls of Fame, Museums and Others

Illustration showing hands using markers to paint over smokestacks, symbolizing the concept of greenwashing and misleading environmental claims.

Labeling Products With Synthetic Ingredients as “Natural” May Be Legal

Greenwashing is a relatively new deceptive marketing practice that companies use to mislead consumers about the positive environmental benefits of their products. One consumer claimed he was hoodwinked by a hair conditioner label that pictured an avocado on a leaf on its label, under the words “Natural Fusion.” When he... Read More about Labeling Products With Synthetic Ingredients as “Natural” May Be Legal