Relationships

Federal Judge Blocks National Labor Relations Board’s Expansion of Joint Employment Definition, Protecting Franchisor-Franchisee Relationships

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Houston, Texas – A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from implementing a new rule that would expand the definition of joint employment. The ruling comes one day before the rule was set to take effect. The regulation, which aimed to increase franchisors’ responsibility for labor violations committed by their franchisees and require both entities to negotiate with employee unions, was challenged in court by a coalition of business groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the International Franchise Association, the Restaurant Law Center, and the Texas Restaurant … Read more

Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Match Group’s Dating Apps of Exploitative Design, Prioritizing Profits over Relationships

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San Francisco, California – Match Group, the parent company of popular dating apps Tinder, Hinge, and The League, is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that the company intentionally designed its platforms to addict users rather than facilitate genuine relationships. The plaintiffs argue that Match’s “predatory” business model deceives individuals who are seeking love by exploiting their fear of missing out and encouraging compulsive use of the apps. Moreover, they claim that Match entices users to pay hefty subscription fees, amounting to hundreds of dollars a year. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in … Read more

Massachusetts Woman Claims Law Enforcement Conspiracy in Boyfriend’s Death: Defense Calls Family Relationships into Question

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DEDHAM, Mass. – A hearing is currently taking place in the case of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman who is facing charges related to the death of her boyfriend outside a Canton home. Read stands accused of using her vehicle to strike John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer, following a night of drinking on January 29, 2022. Skeptical of the official narrative, Read’s defense attorney alleges a conspiracy within law enforcement to shield the true culprits responsible for O’Keefe’s demise. During the hearing, Read’s defense attorney advocated for access to communications between individuals involved in … Read more