New Oregon Court of Appeals opinion broadens liability for independent investigations
Disciplining an employee who has complained of unlawful conduct is always tricky, but a recent opinion from the Oregon Court of Appeals may make that prospect even more fraught with risk. In Ossanna v. Nike, Inc., 290 Or. App. 16 (2018), the court e.....»»
Jeld-Wen reports on Court Appeals opinion in Steves & Sons litigation
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Appeals court denies Toyota’s request to seal docs in Reavis case
The Fifth Court of Appeals ruled that Dallas District Judge Dale Tillery did not abuse his discretion when he declined to seal two sets of documents in a products liability case that Toyota Motor Corp. had sought to seal after a 2018 trial......»»
Trump campaign sues New York Times over 2019 opinion article
The Trump administration can withhold millions of dollars in law enforcement grants to force states to cooperate with U.S. , a federal appeals court in New York ruled Wednesday in a decision that... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Wilsonville device maker appeals ruling in patent suit
The legal battle between WaveForm Technologies and a much larger competitor has now moved to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, after the Wilsonville medical device maker lost a round in U.S. District Court in Oregon. U.S. District J.....»»
Viewpoint: Court ruling opens door to construction litigation
A recent Georgia Court of Appeals opinion may affect the enforceability of long-term construction warranties in Georgia. In Southern States Chemical v. Tampa Tank & Welding, A19A0960 (October 31, 2019), the Court of Appeals determined that a project.....»»
Dyme Distribution Challenges Oregon"s Ban On Flavored Weed Vapes
A month ago, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown ordered a six-month ban on flavored vape products. After two weeks, the Oregon Court of Appeals terminated the ban on flavored nicotine vapes, but not cannabis products. read more.....»»
Oregon appeals court strikes down temporary vaping ban
The Oregon Court of Appeals on Thursday temporarily halted new rules banning the sale of flavored vaping products, just two days after they went into effect. Gov. Kate Brown had ordered the ban to prevent youth and adults from exposure to health ris.....»»
Guest notebook: Fair tax appeals process critical for Alabama economy
After more than a decade of work on behalf of advocates for taxpayers, five years ago the Alabama Legislature enacted the “Taxpayer Fairness Act of 2014†and created the state’s first independent tax tribunal or court. The Act became effect.....»»
Appeals court ruling upholds FCC’s canceling of net neutrality rules
In a nearly 200-page opinion, judges largely sided with the Federal Communications Commission. But the ruling sets up a likely battle with the states over Internet regulation by finding that the FCC overstepped its authority......»»
Appeals court ruling upholds FCC’s canceling of net neutrality rules
In a nearly 200-page opinion, judges largely sided with the Federal Communications Commission. But the ruling sets up a likely battle with the states over Internet regulation by finding that the FCC overstepped its authority......»»
Appeals court upholds FCC’s cancelling of net neutrality rules
In a nearly 200-page opinion, judges on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals largely sided with the Federal Communications Commission and its Republican chairman, Ajit Pai......»»
When rides go wrong: How Uber’s investigations unit works to limit the company’s liability
Uber’s investigative process is broken, according to people who have worked there, stymied by Uber’s insistence that its drivers are independent contractors and not employees — and therefore it isn’t responsible for their actions......»»
Oracle appeals ruling on $10B JEDI contract
Oracle Corp. has appealed a federal court ruling that blocked its access to bid on a massive $10 billion winner-take-all Department of Defense cloud contract. In July, the Court of Federal Claims issued an opinion that Oracle did not meet the mini.....»»
Oracle appeals court ruling that blocks it bidding on a $10 billion contract
Oracle is fighting back on a federal court ruling that blocks its access to bid on a massive $10 billion winner-take-all Department of Defense cloud contract, appealing the court's decision. In July, the Court of Federal Claims issued an opinion that Or.....»»
Opponents of Portland"s fossil-fuel terminal ban could head to Oregon Supreme Court
The fight over Portland's ban on new bulk fossil-fuel terminals — often cited as a groundbreaking climate-change policy — might not be over. Opponents have asked the Oregon Supreme Court to review a Court of Appeals decision that overturned a Land.....»»
Dominion: No plans to slow ACP construction, despite federal ruling
Despite what appears to be another judicial roadblock when it comes to the long-planned Atlantic Coast Pipeline, Dominion Energy has no plans to slow construction in North Carolina. On Monday, a 62-page 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals opinion v.....»»
Uber can force drivers into arbitration: U.S. appeals court
A federal appeals court on Tuesday granted Uber Technologies Inc's request that drivers be required to use arbitration to pursue claims made in three lawsuits that they were misclassified as independent contractors rather than employees......»»
No class action for unhappy Uber drivers: U.S. appeals court
Uber Technologies Inc won a legal victory on Tuesday as a federal appeals court said drivers seeking to be classified as employees rather than independent contractors must arbitrate their claims individually, and not pursue class-action lawsuits......»»
Uber Wins Court Appeal Over Drivers" Working Classification
Uber Technologies scored a legal victory over drivers after a federal appeals court dismantled the class-action status of a lawsuit that had sought to reclassify independent contractors as employees......»»
Appeals court again rejects arbitration in Rams relocation lawsuit
The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District issued an opinion Tuesday that again rejected the Rams and owner Stan Kroenke’s request to force claims made over the team’s relocation to arbitration. The action is the most recent development in an Apr.....»»