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Some court rulings end fights. Others rev them up. In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court took on a political question freighted with history: Had the country overcome racial discrimination enough to justify relaxing laws against it? The court’s answer w.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostOct 26th, 2018

Supreme Court might not give Trump sweeping immunity — but it"s likely to give him the one victory he wants

A majority of justices appear to want to create a stan.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 25th, 2024

Houston"s basic-income participants plan to spend the $500 a month on rent and groceries — but the Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocked the program

Some Houston residents are set to start getting $500 a month in basic income for housing and groceries — if Texas Republicans don't shut it down. Uplift Harris will give $500 a month to partici.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 23rd, 2024

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday in a case that could further gut the Voting Rights Act and its protections for minority voters

In Brnovich vs. Democratic National Committee, the Court will rule whether tw.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 1st, 2021

U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Comcast in racial discrimination suit

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Comcast Corp. in African American media executive Byron Allen's ongoing $20 billion lawsuit against the Philadelphia-based company alleging racial discrimination motivated its refusal to carry his networks......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 23rd, 2020

Projected No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA draft James Wiseman has been ruled ineligible, but court rules he can still play

Joe Murphy/Getty Images James Wiseman — the top college-basketball recruit in the country and preseason first-team All-American — has been ruled ineligible by the NCAA, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Ringer's NBA analyst Kevin.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 8th, 2019

Civil rights groups slam Comcast for trying to weaken a key protection against racial discrimination

A coalition of civil rights organizations this week accused Comcast of undermining Reconstruction-era protections against racial discrimination in the company’s civil rights case before the U.S. Supreme Court......»»

Category: topSource: washpostOct 2nd, 2019

Comcast tries to weaken a key protection against racial discrimination, say civil rights groups

A coalition accused Comcast of undermining Reconstruction-era protections against racial discrimination in the company’s civil rights case before the Supreme Court......»»

Category: topSource: washpostOct 2nd, 2019

Court Rules Startup May Collect Workforce Data from LinkedIn Profiles

LinkedIn said it was disappointed and evaluating options for an appeal. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court has affi.....»»

Category: topSource: timeSep 9th, 2019

Supreme Court rules 5-to-4 gerrymandering claims are not justiciable

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Category: topSource: marketwatchJun 27th, 2019

What Is Gerrymandering? Supreme Court Decision Favors Democrats

The high court says Virginia's House of Delegates didn't have legal right to continue fighting over the map after state officials relented. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday has ruled against the Virginia House of Delegates in a racial g.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneJun 17th, 2019

Supreme Court Allows Lawsuits Over Apple’s Alleged iPhone App Monopoly

New Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined the court's liberals in rejecting the plea (WASHINGTON) — A divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that consumers can pursue an antitrust .....»»

Category: topSource: timeMay 13th, 2019

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Detaining Immigrants With Criminal Records Years After Release

The 5-4 vote decided by conservative justices. In a blow to immigrant rights, the Supreme Court voted Tuesday in favor of.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneMar 19th, 2019

Insolvency resolution: Binani"s operational creditors move Supreme Court

Under the current framework of IBC, operational creditors are not a part of the Committee of Creditors and do not enjoy voting rights.....»»

Category: topSource: business-standardApr 10th, 2018

Supreme Court rules 7-2 in favor of Colorado baker in high-profile rights case

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a narrow 7-2 ruling Monday in favor of a Colorado cake baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. The case pitted the Colorado Civil Rights Commission against baker Jack Phillips in the case of Cr.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 4th, 2018

What Supreme Court"s Ohio Decision Means for Voting Rights

In a 5-4 decision written by Justice Samuel Alito, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that Ohio and other states are allowed to purge voters who are inactive or do not respond to requests to confirm their residency from their rolls. .....»»

Category: topSource: newsweekJun 11th, 2018

UK court rules "gig" plumber entitled to worker rights

Britain's Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that a plumber hired on a self-employed basis was entitled to workers' rights, in a case that could increase pressure on firms in the gig economy to change their business models. David Pollard reports......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersJun 13th, 2018

I tried Ruth Bader Ginsburg"s workout routine for 2 weeks, and it"s harder than it seems

Elana Lyn Gross Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is not defined by her 85 years of age — she works out with her personal trainer, Bryant Johnson, twice a week for an hour. Ginsburg's workout is a seri.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJun 24th, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee, Is No Friend to Net Neutrality

The 53-year-old judge argued net neutrality rules violate the free speech rights of internet se.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneJul 9th, 2018

Ruth Bader Ginsburg celebrates 25 years in the Supreme Court today — here"s when she and her colleagues could retire

Allison Shelley/Getty Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg celebrates 25 years in the Supreme Court today — and while she has vowed to stay on in the role, people have been left wondering when she might retire, and when other seats on the court might .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderAug 10th, 2018