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Majority-Minority districts may be in jeopardy after Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais - Freeman Mathis & Gary
1+ week, 2+ day ago (109+ words) By: William Buechner Jr. The Supreme Court issued last week its long-anticipated redistricting decision in Louisiana v. Callais, " S. Ct....
Sixth Circuit reiterates employer's responsive obligations to employee's complaint(s) of co-worker harassment
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (560+ words) By: Nicholas Franos In Hamm v. Pullman SST, the Sixth Circuit upheld summary judgment for Pullman SST against Kevin Hamm's complaints of harassment and claim of retaliation. This decision serves as a" Sixth Circuit reiterates employer's responsive obligations to employee's complaint…...
Pennsylvania court ruling finds home health nurses were misclassified as independent contractors
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (168+ words) The case arose from a lawsuit brought by the U. S. Department of Labor against a home healthcare company operating in Pennsylvania. The company engaged licensed nurses to provide in-home patient care and treated many of those workers as independent contractors, issuing…...
Less salt application, more liability protection?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (286+ words) By: Joshua Ferguson Wisconsin lawmakers have reintroduced a bill (SB 1019) that would potentially shield commercial road salt applicators from slip-and-fall lawsuits if they complete state training" Less salt application, more liability protection? Wisconsin lawmakers have reintroduced a bill (SB 1019) that…...
Court dismisses PFAS claims against waste transporter in Massachusetts contamination case
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (463+ words) By: Kevin Kenneally, Charlotte Meltzer and Kevin Ringel As PFAS litigation continues to broaden, a recent Massachusetts federal decision offers useful guidance for companies evaluating potential" Court dismisses PFAS claims against waste transporter in Massachusetts contamination case As PFAS litigation…...
Absolute Litigation Privilege shields complaints to certification bodies in Illinois - Freeman Mathis & Gary
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (171+ words) By: Quinn P. Donnelly Background & Procedural Posture The court also found two alternative bases to support the application of the absolute litigation privilege: the statements were made in anticipation of enforcement actions under the Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Act and were…...
When the appellate clock starts ticking: Electronic dockets, stamps and a harsh result
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (136+ words) By: Donald Patrick Eckler A recent decision from the Illinois Appellate Court, First District reinforces the simple but unforgiving truth for litigants seeking to appeal: when a judgment order appears on the electronic docket, the clock starts, and a missing…...
Absolute litigation privilege continues its expansion in Illinois
5+ mon, 21+ hour ago (305+ words) In the recent decision, of Lewis v. Kalbhen, 2025 IL App (1st) 242110, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, reaffirmed and meaningfully expanded the scope of the absolute litigation privilege, providing important protection for parties, counsel and litigation support professionals facing claims arising out…...
A measured shift in Title VI enforcement: what employers and HR leaders should know
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (117+ words) From a compliance perspective, DOJ's revisions align enforcement more closely with the statutory text of Title'VI. Practically, this means the department will now pursue enforcement only where there is evidence of intent, rather than based solely on outcome-based statistical disparities....
Appellate Practice: The right-for-any-reason rule
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (947+ words) By: Jacob Daly As a general rule, the scope of appellate review is limited to issues that were raised by the parties and ruled on by the trial court. As a result, appellate courts often refuse to rule" Appellate Practice:…...