Negotiations

Union Leader Rejects Mediation Offer Amid Intercity Transit Contract Negotiations, Urges Direct Resolution

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In a recent update from the ongoing labor negotiations, a union representing several workers of Intercity Transit, including bus operators, dial-a-lift dispatchers, and customer care representatives, is on the brink of entering mediation. The lawyer for Intercity Transit, identified as Jonathan Lee from Summit Law, proposed the mediation during their latest bargaining session, according to union spokesperson Michael Cornelius. However, Cornelius, who is also an international vice president of the Amalgamated Transit Union, expressed reservations about this move. The negotiations, which started back in November 2024, have continued under the terms of the previous contract, … Read more

Ripple’s Legal Drama Continues: Behind-the-Scenes Negotiations Could Be Key to Prolonged SEC Case

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New York — James Murphy, a distinguished attorney specializing in cryptocurrency law, has recently voiced a novel perspective on the protracted legal battles faced by Ripple, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency arena. As the case involving Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) drags on, Murphy suggests that the delay might not be entirely due to SEC strategies. Rather, it could be Ripple itself actively negotiating behind closed doors for more favorable terms. For many XRP investors, a recent court ruling appeared as a victory, with the cryptocurrency not being classified as … Read more

Judge Schedules Update in ‘Jane Doe’ vs. Johnson City Settlement Negotiations

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Johnson City, TN – A federal judge has scheduled a conference call to check on the status of settlement discussions in a lawsuit wherein an anonymous plaintiff, referred to as ‘Jane Doe,’ has accused Johnson City of various civil rights violations, legal sources confirm. The lawsuit, which has stirred local and national interest, puts the spotlight on significant allegations of misconduct and procedural lapses within the city’s administration. Jane Doe’s claims against Johnson City include wrongful arrest and violations of her constitutional rights, details of which resonate with wider issues of municipal liability and police … Read more

Chicago School Board Drama Escalates as Ousted CEO Fights for Authority Over Union Negotiations

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Chicago — In the midst of heightened tensions and unfolding negotiations, the Chicago Public Schools board faces controversy. Lawyers representing ousted Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez have issued a cease-and-desist letter to the board, intensifying the dispute over contract discussions with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). This legal challenge follows the board’s unanimous decision on Friday to terminate Martinez without stated cause, a move that has since spiraled into a broader conflict involving governance and labor relations. According to a CTU spokesperson, this cycle of negotiations marked the first appearance of CPS board members … Read more