Freedom of speech News

New York Ups Workers’ Compensation Benefits; Targets Wage Theft, ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed three bills into law that affect workers, including one raising the minimum disability benefit under workers’ compensation over three years. The second new law prohibits employers from disciplining employees that opt not to …

Appeals Court in NC Says Undercover Filming of Farms is Protected Speech

In a decision that animal rights advocates are calling a big win over big agricultural interests, a federal appeals court last week struck down part of a North Carolina law, declaring that it violated the constitutional guarantee of free speech. …

Supreme Court Backs Football Coach Fired After Praying on the Field

A divided US Supreme Court ruled in favor of a high school football coach who lost his job for conducting post-game prayers on the 50-yard line in a decision that buttresses religious rights and reduces the authority of public-school officials …

Internet Groups’ Lawsuit Claims Florida Social Media Law Is Unconstitutional

Two tech trade groups filed a lawsuit against Florida on Thursday over a new law that would fine social media companies that ban political candidates, which they said violated free speech rights. The lawsuit, which said the bill signed by …

California Suit Could Put an End to Critical Reviews, Yelp Warns

Yelp.com is warning that a California lawsuit targeting critical posts about a law firm could lead to the removal of negative reviews and leave consumers with a skewed assessment of restaurants and other businesses. Lawyer Dawn Hassell said the business …