New Jersey sues over New York City's congestion pricing plan
New Jersey is suing to stop New York City's landmark congestion price plan to charge drivers entering downtown Manhattan.
2023-07-22 00:17
Blue states see 'shield laws' as bulwark against Republican efforts to restrict abortion and gender-affirming care
As Republican lawmakers have pushed restrictions on abortion and gender-affirming care in recent months, Democratic-led states have increasingly responded by passing so-called shield laws to protect people who undergo such care against the possibility they could one day face prosecution.
2023-07-14 03:56
Lawsuit alleges Harvard gives preferential treatment to legacy admissions, who are 'overwhelmingly' White
Three minority advocacy groups are suing Harvard University's governing body, accusing the school of discrimination by giving preferential treatment to children of wealthy donors and alumni, and are citing the recent US Supreme Court ruling that gutted affirmative action to bolster their lawsuit.
2023-07-04 08:18
Abortion regulations and LGBTQ-related legislation among state laws taking effect Saturday
As several state legislative sessions have concluded or are drawing to a close, some of the high-profile legislation enacted by state lawmakers is just taking effect.
2023-07-01 18:27
North Carolina lawmakers send governor last-minute changes to state's recently passed abortion law
The North Carolina General Assembly on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that includes some last-minute changes to the state's recently passed abortion law.
2023-06-28 10:18
Bad Bunny and music stars want a copyright case over reggaeton beats thrown out
Bad Bunny and some of the music industry's biggest stars want a lawsuit that alleges copyright infringement of a reggaeton song from 1989 thrown out of court.
2023-06-20 05:21
Music publishers sue Twitter for allowing copyrighted songs
By Blake Brittain A group of 17 music publishers sued Twitter in Nashville, Tennessee, federal court on Wednesday,
2023-06-15 06:25
Biden admin near deal to preserve preventive care coverage, for now
By Brendan Pierson A mandate that U.S. health insurers cover preventive care like cancer screenings and HIV-preventing medication
2023-06-10 04:49
Merck sues US government to halt Medicare drug price negotiation
By Michael Erman NEW YORK (Reuters) -Merck & Co sued the U.S. government on Tuesday, seeking an injunction of the
2023-06-06 21:22
Gap settles Patagonia trademark lawsuit over 'iconic' pocket design
By Andrew Goudsward Outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia Inc has settled its lawsuit accusing Gap Inc of illegally copying
2023-06-02 00:48
Judge tosses out some claims in Abbott baby formula litigation
By Jonathan Stempel Abbott Laboratories persuaded a federal judge to dismiss some claims in nationwide litigation over recalled
2023-05-23 08:30
Federal judge dismisses another lawsuit against Ed Sheeran in the legal battle over 'Thinking Out Loud'
In a second legal victory for Ed Sheeran this month, a federal district judge dismissed another lawsuit that claimed Sheeran's hit "Thinking Out Loud" copied the 1973 Marvin Gaye hit "Let's Get It On."
2023-05-19 04:17