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WEB3 days ago · A federal jury ruled in favor of the city of Richmond, California, and its supervisor, Hugo Mendoza, in a racial harassment lawsuit filed by...
Pay-To-Pay Fees Settlement Approved in Federal Court
WEBJun 24, 2024 · A Pennsylvania federal judge announced Monday that she will grant final approval to a $3.65 million settlement involving Educational Computer Systems Inc. (ECSI) over improper payment fees on federally-backed student loans. Class-Action Settlement Details The class-action settlement will provide refunds to over 40,000 claimants for fees ECSI allegedly added to their loan payments.
California Supreme Court Rules on PAGA Deal Drivers Trial
WEBAug 1, 2024 · The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that ride-hail drivers bringing claims under the state’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lack standing to intervene in a separate case that reached a settlement. The decision came in a PAGA Deal Drivers Trial involving Tina Turrieta, who filed a claim in 2018 alleging that Lyft misclassified drivers as independent contractors instead of employees.
MDL Claims Gets Approval: Florida Judge Signs Off on $12
WEBJun 24, 2024 · A Florida federal judge announced Monday that he will approve a proposed $12.8 million settlement between Chiquita Brands International Inc. and victims suing the banana company over its funding of Colombian paramilitary groups. This decision is a significant development in the ongoing multidistrict litigation (MDL) claims against Chiquita.. MDL Claims Gets Approval : Settlement Details
ChampionX Shareholder Sues to Block $7.8B SLB Acquisition
WEBJun 4, 2024 · A shareholder of energy technology provider ChampionX Corp. has filed a lawsuit against the company and its board of directors in an effort to halt a proposed acquisition by SLB, another energy-focused technology company, alleging that ChampionX filed a deficient proxy statement. According to the lawsuit filed by investor John Thompson in New York state
5th Circuit Texas Migrant Arrest Battle - USA Herald
WEBMar 4, 2024 · In a dramatic turn of events, the Fifth Circuit has handed Texas a one-week lifeline to sway the U.S. Supreme Court into reconsidering a pivotal decision regarding the arrest and deportation of migrants within the state. This decision comes just days after a federal judge’s ruling that Texas lacks the authority to supersede federal jurisdiction in immigration matters.
Washington Immigration Law Firm Sues Texas Competitor Over …
WEBJun 11, 2024 · HOUSTON — A Washington-based immigration law firm, specializing in visas for domestic violence and sex trafficking victims, has filed a lawsuit against a Texas competitor, alleging employee poaching and trademark infringement. Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law PLLC initiated the suit in late May against former employee Juan Pablo Diaz Cuenca and Meneses Law Firm PLLC.
Atlanta Immigration Firm Settles Paralegal OT Lawsuit For $15K
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Court records released Tuesday show that a paralegal who claimed he had been wrongly classified as an independent contractor and denied overtime pay has received an out-of-court settlement of $15,350 from Acker Berger Immigration Law LLC, a federal lawsuit. The settlement closes a chapter started by Jason Hardman under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Geofencing Warrants Declared Unconstitutional by 5th Circuit
WEBAug 13, 2024 · In a landmark ruling, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has declared geofencing warrants unconstitutional, setting the stage for a potential showdown in the Supreme Court. Geofencing warrants, which allow law enforcement to obtain location data from devices within a specific area and time frame, have become a critical technology tool in modern investigations.
Biden to ease immigration pathway for spouses of US citizens
WEBJun 18, 2024 · Advocacy Group Support. The Florida Immigrant Coalition, an advocacy group, welcomed the announcements, highlighting the positive economic impact. “500,000 individuals with diverse talents will now be on a path to a work authorization, propelling economic growth in several industries that have been struggling with labor shortages for several years,” the coalition’s deputy director ...