States

States Seek Clarity on Class Actions in a Post-CASA World

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The recent Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. CASA has raised significant questions regarding the future of class actions and their role in providing relief from unlawful government policies. With the court’s decision to limit universal injunctions, states are now seeking clarity on how class actions can effectively fill this void. The implications of this ruling have prompted a coalition of states to urge the court to address critical questions surrounding class actions, potentially reshaping the landscape of collective legal remedies. Understanding Class Actions in the Context of CASA In the CASA ruling, the Supreme … Read more

"Noncompete Agreements: A Legal Minefield as States Diverge on Enforcement Rules"

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Washington, D.C. — Efforts to establish a federal law prohibiting noncompete agreements have stalled, a situation compounded this month when President Donald Trump rescinded former President Joe Biden’s 2021 executive order directing the Federal Trade Commission to regulate such agreements. As a result, state laws will remain the determining factor for the validity of noncompete clauses for the foreseeable future. The difference in state legislation is causing significant confusion for employers, who must now navigate a patchwork of rules that govern the enforceability of noncompete agreements. In a striking example, Florida enacted the CHOICE Act … Read more

San Jose State’s Quest for Legal Education: New Bill Aims to Introduce Joint Programs with Lincoln Law School Amidst Ongoing Debates on Access and Accreditation

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San Jose, California — The future of legal education in Silicon Valley is under scrutiny as a new legislative proposal aims to enhance access to law degrees by allowing San Jose State University to collaborate with the Lincoln Law School of San Jose. This shift comes amidst a broader conversation about the state’s Master Plan for Higher Education, which currently restricts public law schools to the University of California system. State Senator Dave Cortese, the proposal’s author and a graduate of Lincoln Law School, initially introduced a bill that would facilitate a merger between San … Read more

Controversy Erupts as Rep. Cory Mills Denies Extortion Allegations from Miss United States, Sparking State Investigation

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WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida is facing serious allegations of sexual extortion from Lindsey Langston, the reigning Miss United States and a GOP committeewoman. Mills has secured a criminal defense lawyer and strongly denies claims that he threatened to distribute nude photos and intimate videos of Langston to her connections, prompting a state law enforcement investigation. Langston accused Mills in a police report submitted to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, where she detailed threats involving the release of compromising materials. Following her allegations, she filed a stalking petition against Mills in county … Read more