Latest Legislation Headlines
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Nevada Gig Workers Should Get Stopped Benefits, Judge Rules
Jul 22 2020 // A Nevada judge said the state unemployment office has to begin paying pandemic relief benefits to out-of-work gig and independent workers who haven’t completely stopped working and were cut off from receiving...
First Charges Filed Under New York’s Cyber Reg Involve First American Data Leak
Jul 22 2020 // The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has filed cybersecurity charges against a title insurance provider for exposing millions of documents containing consumers’ personal information. The charges...
Vegans’ Suit Over Impossible Burger Lacks Class Action Ingredients, Judge Rules
Jul 22 2020 // A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Burger King of deceiving vegan, vegetarian and other customers into thinking it cooked the plant-based patties for its “Impossible Whopper” on different grills...
Louisiana Governor Approves New Limits on Car Accident Lawsuits
Jul 20 2020 // Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed the business lobby’s main priority of the last election cycle into law, changes to Louisiana’s civil litigation rules aimed at lessening the money people can win against...
Michigan Restaurants’ COVID-19 Business Interruption Claim Rejected by State Judge
Jul 20 2020 // A trial court judge in Lansing, Michigan, handed a victory to insurers in what may be the nation’s first final ruling on the question of whether a property insurer is liable for financial damages caused by a...
GOP’s Proposal Limits Virus Liability Claims Against Businesses, Schools, Caregivers
Jul 17 2020 // Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants to give federal courts jurisdiction over liability claims arising from coronavirus infections to limit the legal exposure of businesses, schools and other organizations as they...
Governor Signs Missouri Bill Gutting Helmet Requirement for Motorcyclists
Jul 16 2020 // Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed a bill into law that will waive the requirement that all motorcyclists wear helmets. The new law takes effect Aug. 28 and will exempt motorcycle riders who are at least 26 years old....
Adviser to EU Judges Says Online Platforms Not Liable for User Copyright Violations
Jul 16 2020 // Google’s YouTube and other online platforms are not liable when users illegally upload copyrighted works onto their platforms, but rightholders can ask for injunctions against the companies, a European Union Court of...
Suspension of Florida Lawyer Accused of Causing ‘Great Public Harm’ Justified: Judge
Jul 16 2020 // A Florida judge has recommended the Florida Supreme Court deny the motion to dissolve the suspension of a Florida attorney who, with his firm, has filed thousands of assignment of benefit and first party lawsuits against...
Warning of ‘Trivial’ Suits, Judge Dismisses Cruise Passengers’ COVID-19 Claims
Jul 16 2020 // A federal judge dismissed lawsuits by Grand Princess cruise ship passengers who sued for emotional distress caused by their fear of exposure to COVID-19, saying that allowing their cases to proceed would “lead to a...
Chubb Appoints The Council’s Fielding as Government Affairs General Counsel
Jul 15 2020 // Insurer Chubb announced the appointment of John Fielding as senior vice president, general counsel, Global Government and Industry Affairs. In this role, Fielding will provide legal, regulatory and policy guidance and...
CoreLogic Meets with Investors Cannae, Senator About Their Acquisition Bid
Jul 15 2020 // CoreLogic Inc. met with two of its investors for the first time Tuesday to discuss their $7 billion proposal to take the real estate data company private. Representatives from Cannae Holdings Inc. and Senator Investment...
Federal Judge Rejects Weinstein’s $18.9 Million Sex-Abuse Settlement
Jul 15 2020 // A federal judge won’t give preliminary approval to a proposed $18.9 million settlement between Harvey Weinstein and nine women who claim he sexually assaulted or abused them, saying the tentative deal isn’t...
Judge Denies NRA Bid to Block Regulatory Hearing on Its Gun Liability Insurance
Jul 15 2020 // The National Rifle Association will have to appear for a regulatory hearing over allegations it violated New York law by marketing an insurance policy for shootings that critics have dubbed “murder...
Alaska Judge Declines to Block COVID-19 Aid to Businesses
Jul 14 2020 // A state court judge denied a Juneau man’s request to block distribution of federal coronavirus relief aid under expanded rules proposed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration. Superior Court Judge Philip...
Federal Judge Denies Restraining Order Request by Nashville Bar Owners
Jul 14 2020 // A judge has ruled against some Nashville bar owners who sought a temporary restraining order against city officials in an effort to push back against coronavirus restrictions. Federal Judge Eli Richardson denied the...
Oregon High Court Rules State’s Pain And Suffering Cap Unconstitutional
Jul 13 2020 // The Oregon Supreme Court ruled a law limiting noneconomic damages in personal injury cases to $500,000 is unconstitutional because it violates the legal remedy clause of the Oregon constitution. Capping noneconomic...
Louisiana Governor Signs Law Protecting Schools from Most Virus Lawsuits
Jul 10 2020 // Louisiana’s K-12 schools and colleges will be shielded from most civil lawsuits if a student or teacher contracts the COVID-19 disease caused by the coronavirus under a bill that Gov. John Bel Edwards signed into law...
Supreme Court Supports Employers’ Religious Rights in Contraception, Teacher Employment
Jul 9 2020 // The U.S. Supreme Court struck two blows for religious rights, including a decision that upholds Trump administration rules giving employers a broad right to refuse to offer birth control through their health plans. The...
Litigation Funding Firm’s Profit Outlook Brightens on Coronavirus Disputes
Jul 9 2020 // Analysts have rapidly lifted their earnings forecasts for a global litigation financier on expectations that the pandemic could spark more legal disputes. Forward consensus earnings estimates for Sydney-listed Omni...
