USA Archive - Law Commentary

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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Signs Law Capping Non-Economic Damages in Truck Driving Lawsuits

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law new legislation that would limit the damages a plaintiff can receive for pain and suffering, ultimately providing more protection for trucking companies and their drivers. Reynolds signed Senate File 228 into law last Friday. The new law will have non-economic damages capped at... Read More about Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Signs Law Capping Non-Economic Damages in Truck Driving Lawsuits

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Biden Administration Proposes New Rule to Compensate Passengers for Canceled Flights

As the busy summer vacation season approaches, prospects of air travel are once again worrisome. NBC News predicts “another season of flight disruptions.” AAA projects a 7% increase in travel over last year. CNN says, “This summer travel season could be one for the record books, especially at airports.” A... Read More about Biden Administration Proposes New Rule to Compensate Passengers for Canceled Flights

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Father of University of Georgia Football Player Killed in Street Racing Accident Files $40M Lawsuit

The father of a University of Georgia football player has filed a lawsuit against the University's Athletic Association along with others after his son died during a street racing car accident near the University in January. University of Georgia football player Devin Willock, 20, was a passenger in an SUV... Read More about Father of University of Georgia Football Player Killed in Street Racing Accident Files $40M Lawsuit

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Don’t Call Me Shorty and Don’t Call Me Fat! New Weight and Height Anti-Discrimination Laws Passed in NYC

The New York City Council passed a new bill that makes it illegal to discriminate against anyone due to their weight or height in regard to employment, housing, and public accommodations. In the US, six cities, including Madison, Wisconsin; Urbana, Illinois; Binghamton, New York; San Francisco and Santa Cruz, California;... Read More about Don’t Call Me Shorty and Don’t Call Me Fat! New Weight and Height Anti-Discrimination Laws Passed in NYC

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NHTSA Urges Airbag Manufacturer ARC Automotive to Issue a Recall on 67 Million Airbag Inflators

In one of the most significant recall announcements in recent times, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging global auto manufacturer ARC Automotive to issue an immediate recall of 67 million airbags inflators because of what they call a dangerous defect. In a letter issued to Knoxville, Tennessee-based... Read More about NHTSA Urges Airbag Manufacturer ARC Automotive to Issue a Recall on 67 Million Airbag Inflators

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California Can Ban Assault Weapons Despite Second Amendment

It is a rare day in America when news of another tragic gun shooting does not headline the news. The clash between the Second Amendment and the right of states to pass aggressive gun laws rages on. One recent case, which upheld California’s right to impose mandatory prison sentences on... Read More about California Can Ban Assault Weapons Despite Second Amendment

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Two New York Pharmacy Owners Charged with $29M Health Care Fraud Scheme

Two New York men have been charged with healthcare fraud after they attempted and were successful in submitting multiple false and fraudulent claims to Medicare and Medicaid over medically unnecessary prescriptions and other over-the-counter products that were never actually dispensed. Additionally, the men are facing charges of paying illegal kickback... Read More about Two New York Pharmacy Owners Charged with $29M Health Care Fraud Scheme

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Former CEO of Sustainable Fuel Start Up Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Embezzlement Scheme

According to officials, Bryan Sherbacow, 54, of Charleston, South Carolina, and Washington D.C., used the company as his personal piggy bank by fraudulently making transfers from the company’s bank accounts to his personal accounts in amounts totaling at least $5.9 million. Sherbacow used the stolen money to engage in a... Read More about Former CEO of Sustainable Fuel Start Up Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Embezzlement Scheme

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FCC Seeks Record-Breaking $300 Million Fine for Robocall Warranty Scam

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ended 2022 with a bang, proposing that a whopping fine of just under $300 million be levied against the perpetrators of a massive robocall warranty scheme. The proposed fine follows earlier FCC enforcement actions that interrupted the robocall scam, which the agency dubbed “the largest... Read More about FCC Seeks Record-Breaking $300 Million Fine for Robocall Warranty Scam

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Goldman Sachs to Pay $215M In Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

Goldman Sachs has agreed to a $215 million settlement to end claims that gender bias practices were rampant through the investment banking firm. The settlement will end over a decade-long litigation process. The lawsuit was first brought about in 2010 when several former employees including Cristina Chen-Oster and Shanna Orlich... Read More about Goldman Sachs to Pay $215M In Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

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New York City Paid a Record $1.5 Billion in Legal Claims in 2022

New York City’s Comptroller issues an annual report describing legal claims brought against the City each year and how they were resolved. The Comptroller’s report for fiscal year 2022 detailed more than 12,000 claims resolved for upwards of $1.5 billion, the highest amount in the history of the City. According... Read More about New York City Paid a Record $1.5 Billion in Legal Claims in 2022

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Florida Anti-Immigration Bill Passes House, Draws Statewide Outrage

Residents throughout Florida are watching closely at the ramifications to follow after a controversial immigration bill was signed into law earlier this month. On May 2, Florida House members passed Senate Bill 1718, a controversial piece of legislation that aims to curb the flow of illegal migrants throughout the state.... Read More about Florida Anti-Immigration Bill Passes House, Draws Statewide Outrage

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California Teacher Files Lawsuit After Being Fired for Not Hiding a Child’s Gender Preferences From Parents

A California teacher has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, the Jurupa Unified School District, after she says she was fired for not hiding a student’s gender preferences from the child’s parents, among other violations. The lawsuit names Jurupa Unified School District Superintendent Trenton Hansen and Assistant Superintendent Daniel... Read More about California Teacher Files Lawsuit After Being Fired for Not Hiding a Child’s Gender Preferences From Parents

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No Summary Judgment for Age Discrimination Suit against Catholic School

When a long-term employee at a Catholic elementary school was fired, she sued her employer for age discrimination in violation of state law. The school claimed it was exempt from her suit because the law contained a “ministerial exception.” But was the plaintiff covered by the exemption? The trial court... Read More about No Summary Judgment for Age Discrimination Suit against Catholic School

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Supreme Court Considers Expanding Religious Protections in the Workplace

The United States Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a case that could change the landscape of religious rights at work. A decision from the Court expanding religious accommodation could shift the balance in cases involving birth control, gay marriage, LGBTQ health care, and other matters in which the... Read More about Supreme Court Considers Expanding Religious Protections in the Workplace