Unconstitutionality

Freelance Workers Sue US Department of Labor Over Biden Administration’s Independent Contractor Rule, Citing Unconstitutionality

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Atlanta, Georgia – A group of freelance writers and editors has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor, challenging the legality of the Biden administration’s new rule that makes it harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors. The four freelancers filed the lawsuit in a federal court in Georgia, arguing that the recently unveiled rule, which they consider to be vague, violates the U.S. Constitution. This lawsuit is the first to challenge the rule, which is set to take effect on March 11. The plaintiffs claim that the new rule is … Read more

SpaceX Launches Legal Battle Against NLRB, Alleging Unconstitutionality in Firing Employees who Criticized Musk

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida – Space exploration company SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), claiming that the agency’s proceedings are unconstitutional. This legal action comes after the NLRB accused SpaceX of unlawfully firing employees who had publicly criticized CEO Elon Musk. The lawsuit, filed on January 4 in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas, could have far-reaching implications for federal agencies if successful. Experts suggest that SpaceX is challenging the very structure of the NLRB, which oversees manager-employee relations in the United States. The NLRB’s accusation … Read more

Trade Group Launches Lawsuit Against Ohio’s New Social Media Law, Citing Unconstitutionality

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Columbus, Ohio (AP) – A trade group representing multiple social media sites has filed a lawsuit against the state of Ohio over its new law requiring companies to obtain verifiable parental consent for children under 16. The law, known as the Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act, is set to go into effect on January 15, but NetChoice, the trade group, is seeking to halt its implementation. NetChoice, which counts companies like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X among its clients, argues that the law is unconstitutional. The trade group has previously taken legal action … Read more

Lawsuit Challenges Ohio’s Social Media Parental Notification Act, Claiming Unconstitutionality

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A lawsuit has been filed against the state of Ohio, challenging the implementation of the Social Media Parental Notification Act, as announced by Lt. Gov. Jon Husted. The upcoming law, set to take effect in less than two weeks, aims to restrict young people’s access to social media with a focus on promoting mental health wellness for future generations. According to Husted, the lawsuit was filed by NetChoice on behalf of Meta and other social media corporations. The legal action argues that the new law is unconstitutional. Developed over several months, the … Read more