Supreme Court Makes It Easier to Sue Businesses March 23, 2011 By Jesse J. Holland The Supreme Court made it easier to haul businesses into court, ruling this week that investors can sue them for...
Panel Recommends New Business-Only Court in West Virginia March 11, 2011 By Brittany Eerskine The West Virginia Supreme Court is being encouraged to create a new system to consider all business-related lawsuits. The recommendation...
Obama Administration Appeals Florida Judge’s Healthcare Ruling March 8, 2011 The Obama administration Tuesday appealed a U.S. judge’s ruling in Florida that struck down its landmark healthcare overhaul law as...
Supreme Court Allows Lawsuits Over Seat Belts February 23, 2011 By James Vicini The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal regulations setting vehicle safety standards do not bar lawsuits seeking damages from automakers...
Supreme Court Rules Federal Law Shields Vaccine Makers from Suits February 22, 2011 By James Vicini The Supreme Court ruled that federal law shields vaccine makers from product liability lawsuits in state court seeking damages for...
Virginia Move Could Speed Up Supreme Court Review of Healthcare Law February 4, 2011 By James Vicini and Lisa Lambert Virginia said Thursday it will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its challenge to President Barack Obama’s healthcare overhaul,...
Supreme Court: Worker’s Protection from Retaliation Extends to Fiancee January 24, 2011 By James Vicini The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a federal law barring retaliation against a worker for complaints about on-the-job discrimination also...