Jewish Group Sues UN Relief Agency Saying It Supports Hamas Terrorism
Litigation
Jewish Group Sues UN Relief Agency Saying It Supports Hamas Terrorism
2024-03-14 20:08:15
by Tom Ramstack

WILMINGTON, Del. — A Jewish advocacy group sued a United Nations relief agency Wednesday in Delaware for allegedly helping Hamas in its war with Israel and the murders of Israelis and Americans. The National Jewish Advocacy Center says U.N. relief... Read More

Environmentalists Sue EPA for Data on Health Risks of Forever Chemicals
Litigation
Environmentalists Sue EPA for Data on Health Risks of Forever Chemicals
2024-02-16 19:15:50
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — Environmentalists sued the Environmental Protection Agency this week in federal court in Washington, D.C., seeking information about health risks from forever chemicals in fluorinated plastic containers. The two groups that sued accuse the EPA of withholding information about... Read More

New York City Sues Social Media Platforms for ‘Fueling’ Mental Health Crisis
Mental Health
New York City Sues Social Media Platforms for ‘Fueling’ Mental Health Crisis
2024-02-14 22:42:46
by Dan McCue

NEW YORK — The city of New York and its health and education departments sued five social media platforms on Wednesday, saying they need to be held accountable for fueling a mental health crisis among youths across the nation. The... Read More

Federal Judge Tosses PhRMA Suit on Medicare Price Negotiations
Prescription Drugs
Federal Judge Tosses PhRMA Suit on Medicare Price Negotiations
2024-02-13 15:19:20
by Dan McCue

AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge in Texas on Monday dismissed a PhRMA lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s new Medicare drug price negotiation program, a major win for the White House, though at least eight other challenges to the initiative... Read More

Walmart Sued in Class Action Over Alleged Pricing Deception
Litigation
Walmart Sued in Class Action Over Alleged Pricing Deception
2024-01-29 21:40:39
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — Walmart is being sued over allegations it charges higher prices for products at the checkout stands than it advertises on its shelves. The consumer class action lawsuits started in Chicago, Illinois, but are spreading, most recently to a... Read More

Justice Department Joins Lawsuit Against NCAA Transfer Rule
Sports
Justice Department Joins Lawsuit Against NCAA Transfer Rule
2024-01-26 21:40:51
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department joined a lawsuit this week opposing the National Collegiate Athletics Association’s restrictions on student athletes transferring between schools. Called the “transfer eligibility rule,” it allows student-athletes to begin playing their sports immediately when they transfer... Read More

Former Commanders Co-Owner Sues Claiming Underpayment in Team Sale
Litigation
Former Commanders Co-Owner Sues Claiming Underpayment in Team Sale
2023-12-29 19:26:55
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — A former co-owner of Washington, D.C.’s, professional football team is suing Bank of America over his allegations that he was deceived into selling his stake in the Commanders for far less than its value. Tampa, Florida, billionaire Robert... Read More

Judge Clears Way for Removal of Memorial Glorifying Confederacy’s ‘Lost Cause’
Litigation
Judge Clears Way for Removal of Memorial Glorifying Confederacy’s ‘Lost Cause’
2023-12-19 20:40:57
by Tom Ramstack

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal judge in Virginia on Tuesday cleared the way for the removal of a Confederate memorial from Arlington National Cemetery, just one day after a temporary restraining order had halted work to remove it. In his... Read More

Public Health Advocacy Group Sues DraftKings
Litigation
Public Health Advocacy Group Sues DraftKings
2023-12-12 16:28:15
by Dan McCue

WOBURN, Mass. — DraftKings, one of the nation’s most popular sports betting companies, engages in unfair and deceptive practices while taking advantage of the addictive nature of gambling activities, a class action lawsuit filed in Massachusetts claims. The lawsuit, Scanlon... Read More

Guns, Social Media and Fair Play for Whistleblowers Stand Out on Early Docket
Supreme Court
Guns, Social Media and Fair Play for Whistleblowers Stand Out on Early Docket
2023-11-17 18:02:08
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — While “chaos” was the most apt description for certain parts of the federal government in October, the U.S. Supreme Court reconvened and got on with the business of unwinding the nation’s thorniest legal questions. By the time Congress... Read More

Fox News Producer Sues Network After Refusing to Support Trump
Media
Fox News Producer Sues Network After Refusing to Support Trump
2023-11-15 21:04:55
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — A former Fox News reporter says in a lawsuit moved to federal court this week that he was fired for questioning the television network’s reports that he said were designed to “appease” the Trump administration after the Jan.... Read More

Meta Platforms Sued by States Over Alleged Harm to Children
Litigation
Meta Platforms Sued by States Over Alleged Harm to Children
2023-10-25 21:36:18
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — Meta Platforms Inc. was sued Tuesday in federal court by states saying the company’s Facebook and Instagram social media use features that are addictive to children and threaten their mental health. Facebook and Instagram include interactive features that... Read More

Justices Lift Restrictions on Biden Admin Contacts With Social Media Companies
Supreme Court
Justices Lift Restrictions on Biden Admin Contacts With Social Media Companies
2023-10-23 15:37:45
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court on Friday lifted a pair of lower court rulings that barred the Biden administration from communicating with social media companies while litigation over the government’s effort to thwart misinformation online winds its way through... Read More

Anti-Affirmative Action Group Sues Naval Academy Over Admissions Policy
Litigation
Anti-Affirmative Action Group Sues Naval Academy Over Admissions Policy
2023-10-09 21:13:54
by Tom Ramstack

BALTIMORE — A group that opposes race-conscious college admissions sued the U.S. Naval Academy last week. The Virginia-based group, called Students for Fair Admissions, says the Naval Academy discriminates by allowing race to be a factor in deciding who is... Read More

As New Term Starts, Challenge to ‘Chevron’ Stars on High Court’s Docket
Supreme Court
As New Term Starts, Challenge to ‘Chevron’ Stars on High Court’s Docket
2023-09-29 18:50:35
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court returns to the bench on Monday to begin a term that will include major cases on gun rights, the Americans With Disabilities Act, social media use by public officials, racial gerrymandering in South Carolina, and... Read More

Court Says Gulf Oil and Gas Lease Sale Must Proceed Without Restrictions
Energy
Court Says Gulf Oil and Gas Lease Sale Must Proceed Without Restrictions
2023-09-25 14:51:39
by Dan McCue

LAKE CHARLES, La. — A federal judge has ordered the Interior Department to proceed with a pending oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico without last-minute restrictions added to protect an endangered species of whale. U.S. District... Read More

California Sues Oil and Gas Giants Over Climate Change Claims
Litigation
California Sues Oil and Gas Giants Over Climate Change Claims
2023-09-18 15:35:21
by Dan McCue

OAKLAND, Calif. — California is suing five of the largest oil and gas companies in the world for allegedly engaging in a decadeslong campaign of deception related to climate change and doing nothing as the state endured the growing problems... Read More

Minnesota Voters Sue to Keep Trump Off Presidential Ballot
In The States
Minnesota Voters Sue to Keep Trump Off Presidential Ballot
2023-09-14 15:57:47
by Dan McCue

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Eight Minnesota voters, including a former Minnesota secretary of state, are suing the current occupant of that office in a bid to keep former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state’s ballot in 2024. The... Read More

Consumer Group Sues Hyatt Hotels for Undisclosed ‘Resort Fees’
Litigation
Consumer Group Sues Hyatt Hotels for Undisclosed ‘Resort Fees’
2023-08-30 17:34:50
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — A consumer advocacy group is suing Hyatt Hotels over what the lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., describes as deceptive fees. The lawsuit invokes the District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Act, which requires honest dealings, such as businesses... Read More

Parents of Virginia Students Allege Discrimination in Supreme Court Petition
In The News
Parents of Virginia Students Allege Discrimination in Supreme Court Petition
2023-08-24 12:45:26
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — Parents of Asian American students at a prestigious Alexandria, Virginia, high school petitioned the Supreme Court this week to review what they call a racially discriminatory admissions policy. The petition represents the latest battleground for schools that try... Read More

Wisconsin Voting Advocates Try to Toss Map They Say Is Gerrymandered
In The States
Wisconsin Voting Advocates Try to Toss Map They Say Is Gerrymandered
2023-08-02 19:07:21
by Tom Ramstack

MADISON, Wisc. — Voting rights advocacy groups filed a lawsuit Wednesday that asks the Wisconsin Supreme Court to throw out a state districting map they say reflects gerrymandering by Republicans. The lawsuit was filed one day after a justice was... Read More

Conservationists Sue Fish and Wildlife Service Over West Virginia Waiver
Environment
Conservationists Sue Fish and Wildlife Service Over West Virginia Waiver
2023-08-01 20:34:25
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — Three conservation groups sued the Biden administration Monday for declining to restrict lead ammunition and fishing tackle at a West Virginia wildlife refuge. They say the hunting and fishing gear could hurt wildlife, such as bald eagles and... Read More

EPA Accused of Ignoring Adverse Impacts of Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard
Regulation
EPA Accused of Ignoring Adverse Impacts of Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard
2023-07-24 14:43:14
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency disregarded ethanol production's impact on endangered species and other aspects of the environment when it issued the latest iteration of its annual renewable fuel standards, a new lawsuit claims. The agency published its “final... Read More

DC Lawsuit Adds to Outrage Over Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
Litigation
DC Lawsuit Adds to Outrage Over Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
2023-07-19 18:35:31
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia’s attorney general sued 25 chemical companies this week in a lawsuit that adds to a widening array of claims over the production and sale of materials that contain PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”... Read More

Judge Blocks Biden Administration From Influencing Social Media
Social Media
Judge Blocks Biden Administration From Influencing Social Media
2023-07-05 17:25:12
by Tom Ramstack

NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge in Louisiana on Tuesday ordered the Biden administration and federal agencies to stop trying to influence posts on social media platforms. The president and some members of Congress have called for a regulatory crackdown... Read More

First Zantac-Related Lawsuit Reaches a Settlement Prior to Trial Date 
Litigation
First Zantac-Related Lawsuit Reaches a Settlement Prior to Trial Date 
2023-06-28 19:40:05
by Natalie McCormick

ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. — U.K.-based pharmaceutical giant GSK reached its first legal settlement of a case stemming from claims its heartburn medication Zantac caused cancer. The company’s settlement with California resident James Goetz last Friday means the company will avoid... Read More

Florida’s Secretary of State Sued Over ‘Vague’ Voter Registration Form
Voting
Florida’s Secretary of State Sued Over ‘Vague’ Voter Registration Form
2023-05-30 18:54:14
by Dan McCue

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The state chapters of the League of Women Voters and the NAACP are suing Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd over what they contend is an intentionally vague voter registration form that violates federal law. According to... Read More

Federal Court Upholds Admissions Policy at Virginia High School
Education
Federal Court Upholds Admissions Policy at Virginia High School
2023-05-26 19:05:04
by Tom Ramstack

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal court in Virginia this week upheld a state high school’s admission policy intended to achieve racial equity despite complaints from parents that it discriminates against Asian American students. Administrators of the highly rated Thomas Jefferson... Read More

DC Transit’s Common Carrier Status Under Fire in Wrongful Death Claim
Litigation
DC Transit’s Common Carrier Status Under Fire in Wrongful Death Claim
2023-05-23 15:06:32
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C.'s transit agency is trying to win dismissal of a lawsuit by the family of a lawyer who died after falling off a subway platform while intoxicated in a case testing the limits of common carrier liability.... Read More

Federal Judge Upholds Offshore Wind Farm Permits
In The States
Federal Judge Upholds Offshore Wind Farm Permits
2023-05-22 20:46:17
by Dan McCue

BOSTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled against a Nantucket nonprofit trying to block development of a large offshore wind farm about 15 miles off the coast of the island and Martha’s Vineyard. In its underlying complaint, the group... Read More

1 2 3 4 5
Straight From The Well
scroll top