Articles by Andrew Chung

Supreme Court Tackles Religious Bias Claim Against Postal Service

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday is set to hear an evangelical Christian former mail carrier’s claim of religious discrimination against the U.S. Postal Service after he was disciplined for refusing to work on Sundays in a case that could …

Supreme Court Chews on Jack Daniel’s Fight Against Parody Dog Toy

U.S. Supreme Court justices on Wednesday sniffed around for a way to resolve a dispute over a dog toy parodying a Jack Daniel’s whiskey bottle, though they clearly did not consider the case – exploring the boundary between creative expression …

Supreme Court Divided Over Coinbase Arbitration Dispute

U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday appeared divided over a bid by cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. to halt customer lawsuits, including by a user who sued after a scammer stole money from his account, as it pursues an effort …

Supreme Court Begins Hearing Challenge to Internet Firms’ Legal Shield

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a major case that could weaken a legal shield that protects internet companies from a wide array of lawsuits in a dispute involving YouTube and the family of an American student …

Pennsylvania Mail Carrier Case Tests ‘Reasonable Accommodation’ for Religion

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal by an evangelical Christian former mail carrier in Pennsylvania who accused the U.S. Postal Service of religious bias after being reprimanded for refusing to deliver packages on Sundays. The …

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Anti-Gay Marriage Web Designer

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday began hearing arguments in a major case pitting LGBT rights against a claim that the constitutional right to free speech exempts artists from anti-discrimination laws in a dispute involving an evangelical Christian web designer …

U.S. Supreme Court Considers Making Challenges to FTC, SEC Easier

The U.S. Supreme Court is set on Monday to hear arguments in two cases that could make it easier to challenge the regulatory power of federal agencies in disputes involving the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission. …

Supreme Court Weighs Bids to Block Biden Vaccine Mandates Today

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday is set to consider requests by Republican state officials and business groups to block President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 workers and a similar requirement for healthcare facilities at …

Supreme Court Passes on Media Liability Protection Case as 2 Justices Balk

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday turned away a case challenging libel protections for journalists and media organizations, but conservative justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch disagreed with the action and questioned such protections enshrined in a landmark 1964 ruling. …

Supreme Court Adds Check on Patent Tribunal Judges, Giving Director Review Power

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office tribunal that has gained a reputation for canceling patents to continue operating, but reined in the power of its in-house judges. The justices, in a 5-4 ruling …