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Federal Judge Vacates NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule in Major Win for American Businesses

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Dodgertown, USA – In a significant legal victory for American businesses, a federal judge on Friday evening overturned the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) “joint employer” rule that was set to take effect that day. The rule would have modified the standard used to determine joint-employer status and revoked a previous 2020 version of the rule that was perceived to be more favorable for employers. US District Judge J. Campbell Barker from the Eastern District of Texas declared in his final judgment that the new rule “would be contrary to law” and that rescinding the … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Washington State’s Stricter Oversight of For-Profit Immigration Detention Center

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TACOMA, Washington – A federal judge has blocked the enforcement of a Washington state law aimed at improving conditions and oversight at the only for-profit immigration detention facility in the state. U.S. District Judge Benjamin Settle’s decision on Friday provides relief to Geo Group, the owner of the Northwest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Processing Center in Tacoma, which houses around 1,575 beds and is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the United States. The Washington law required private detention facility operators to maintain regular cleanliness and hygiene standards, provide detainees with … Read more

Judge Pauline Newman Celebrates Historic 40th Anniversary on the Federal Circuit with Surprising Honor

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On February 28, 2024, Judge Pauline Newman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) celebrated her 40th anniversary on the bench. A surprise lunch was organized by her current and former clerks to honor this momentous occasion. The original plan for a small gathering quickly evolved into a larger celebration that left Judge Newman pleasantly surprised and overjoyed. Judge Newman has had a remarkable career that has had a profound impact on the intellectual property (IP) community. She is not only a trailblazer and pioneer but also an inspiration to many. … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Texas Lawsuit Against Biden Administration’s Migrant Parole Policy

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MCALLEN, Texas — In a surprising ruling, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas against a Biden administration policy that allows migrants from certain countries to fly to the United States if they have American sponsors. The lawsuit specifically targeted a parole program that permits migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to temporarily live in the US if approved. Launched over a year ago, the program allows up to 30,000 migrants from these four countries to enter the US on a monthly basis. The policy has been praised by officials for … Read more