The majority state that ordinances barring homeless encampments do not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment.“ The Supreme Court has ruled that city ordinances barring camping on public property…
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Supreme Court Limits Federal Regulatory Power Overturning Chevron Deference
The 40-year-old precedent had allowed federal agencies to interpret vague Congressional laws. The Supreme Court decided that federal agencies do not have carte blanche to impose environmental, health,…
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Circuit Court Rules CFPB Credit Card Fee Lawsuit to Remain in Texas
The appellate court reverses the district judge’s motion to transfer. The New Orleans-based 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that a lawsuit filed by banking groups…
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NPS Allows Religious Ceremony at National Cemetery After Lawsuit Filed
The Knights of Columbus’ request to hold the annual mass had originally been denied. The National Park Service (NPS) reversed course and permitted the Knights of Columbus to…
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Appeals Court Revives Military Leave Case Against American Airlines
Appellate judge indicates military leave is a civic duty. A panel of the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals voted to revive a class action lawsuit against American Airlines…
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Florida Law on Transporting Migrants
The pause will allow a farmworker association lawsuit to be resolved first. This week, District Judge Roy Altman temporarily blocked a Florida law that imposes criminal penalties against…
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Airlines Sue DOT over New Fee Disclosure Rule
They claim the “arbitrary” regulation goes beyond governmental authority. Airline groups sued the Department of Transportation (DOT) this week to block its new rule requiring the upfront disclosure…
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SEC Pauses Climate Disclosure Investment Rule
The rule is currently the subject of lawsuits brought by state attorneys general. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it will pause the implementation of its…
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Norfolk Southern Agrees to Settlement for East Palestine Derailment
Resolution for class action lawsuit now pending in court. Railroad company Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million to resolve a class action lawsuit against its freight…
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Justice Department Sues Apple for Attempted iPhone Monopoly
16 state attorneys general join filing of civil antitrust lawsuit. The Department of Justice has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the company consistently undermines…
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