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Aug 19, 2023 5 min read

5th Circuit of Appeals Upholds Restrictions on Mail Order Abortion Pill, Mifepristone, But Blocks Lower Court’s Entire Ban on the Pill.

A federal appeals court upheld some limits on the abortion pill Mifepristone but blocked a total ban, reinstating restrictions that were in place prior to 2016 and preventing remote prescribing and mailing of the medication.

Aug 15, 2023 4 min read

Child Labor Violations Rise Across U.S. Industries; States and Feds Crack Down

Child labor law violations have risen nationwide prompting a federal crackdown and push for steeper penalties while some states move to weaken protections for young workers.

Jul 18, 2023 2 min read

Taco Bell Prevails with “Taco Tuesday” Trademark Legal Battle

Fast food chain Taco John's surrendered its long-held trademark on "Taco Tuesday" following a legal fight with Taco Bell, allowing restaurants nationwide to freely use the promotional phrase except in New Jersey where a local eatery still disputes rights.

Jul 18, 2023 1 min read

New York Judge Temporarily Blocks NYC Minimum Wage Law For Food Delivery Workers

A New York judge temporarily blocked a NYC law raising the minimum wage for food delivery workers to $17.96/hr. Major companies argued the hike would increase fees, reduce demand, and cause financial harm.

Jul 2, 2023 2 min read

"Demolishing More Than 20 Years of Research" Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Sues After Janitor Allegedly Turns Off Freezer

A contracted janitor switched off an electric circuit that powered a lab freezer, destroying decades of research, the lawsuit claims. Now the university plans to sue the janitor's employer, Daigle Cleaning Systems, for negligence and breach of contract.