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Judge Unanimously Upholds Landmark Ruling against Corporations for Racism and Labor Law Violations

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Judge Cindy Chung, who was nominated to the Third Circuit court of appeals by President Biden, delivered a unanimous decision in a case involving the firing of an employee due to complaints of racism and other labor law violations. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling was upheld in the February 2024 decision of Colart Americas Inc. v NLRB. The case revolves around John Hargrove, an employee of Staff Management Group Inc. (SMG), a temporary staffing agency. Hargrove was assigned to work at Colart Americas Inc.’s distribution center in New Jersey. A … Read more

Virginia House Unanimously Passes Bill to Expand Roadkill Laws: Turkeys and Elk Now Included

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Richmond, Virginia – The Virginia House of Delegates has unanimously passed a bill that would change the laws regarding drivers’ rights to claim roadkill. The bill, submitted by Del. Tony Wilt (R-34), received a 98-0 vote in favor on February 6th. Currently, if a driver hits a game animal with their vehicle, they must call a conservation officer or local law enforcement to verify the animal and grant permission to take it. Only the driver is allowed to claim the animal, and it must have been hit during the animal’s hunting season. If the bill … Read more

Florida House Unanimously Passes Bill Granting Excusal from Jury Duty for New Mothers

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers unanimously passed a bill in the state House that would grant new mothers the ability to be excused from jury duty. The measure, known as HB 461 and sponsored by Rep. Carolina Amesty of Windermere, aims to provide relief to women who have given birth within six months prior to their scheduled jury service. Currently, mothers are not automatically exempt from jury duty based on recent childbirth, prompting concerns about the difficulties and burdens they may face while trying to fulfill their civic duty. The proposed legislation would allow eligible … Read more

Epic Scores Big Win: Jury Unanimously Finds Google Guilty of Anticompetitive Behavior in Android App Market

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In a landmark decision, a jury has unanimously found that Google holds a monopoly in the Android app distribution and in-app billing services markets. The jury also determined that Google engaged in anticompetitive behavior in these markets, causing injury to the game developer Epic. Furthermore, the jury concluded that Google’s distribution agreement, known as Project Hug, as well as its deals with game developers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), were all anticompetitive. Google has announced its plans to appeal the verdict. Wilson White, Google’s vice president of affairs and public policy, … Read more