DOJ Set to Drop Federal Cases Against Trump Before Inauguration
Nov 6, 2024 · The special counsel overseeing the federal criminal cases against Donald Trump is preparing to drop the prosecutions of the president-elect before he is sworn in, according to a Justice Department official.. Special Counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump in order to comply with a department policy that a sitting president can’t be prosecuted, said ...
Musk $56 Billion Pay Case Final Ruling Expected by End of Year
Nov 1, 2024 · A final ruling in the landmark litigation challenging Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package, which a judge voided in January, will come by the end of the year, according to a filing by the judge.. Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick acknowledged in a letter to both sides late Thursday that a decision on the case’s remaining issues …
401(k) Student Loan Match Perk Hindered by Employer Hesitation
Companies have been slow to offer an enticing new perk—a 401(k) match for employees’ student loan payments—because of compliance and logistical concerns even as the IRS cleared the way for employers to provide the benefit.
Texas Judge Tosses Biden Overtime Expansion for Millions (2)
Nov 15, 2024 · A Texas federal judge has struck down a US Department of Labor rule that would have expanded overtime eligibility to four million new workers, kneecapping one of the Biden administration’s most substantial labor policies.
Covid-19 Vaccine Injury Program Hit With Federal Lawsuit
Oct 12, 2023 · Individuals who say they were injured by Covid-19 vaccines are suing the Biden administration over a payout process that shields drug companies from lawsuits, saying it’s unconstitutional and deprives them of their right to a jury trial.
RFK Jr. Wins Deferred Injunction in Vax Social Media Suit (1)
Feb 15, 2024 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. won a preliminary injunction against the White House and other federal defendants in his suit alleging government censorship of his statements against vaccines on social media.
US Investigating SAP, Carahsoft for Possible Price-Fixing (1)
German software developer SAP SE, product reseller Carahsoft Technology Corp. and other companies are being probed by US officials for potentially conspiring to overcharge government agencies for years.. Since at least 2022, Justice Department lawyers have been looking at whether SAP — which makes accounting, human resources, supply chain and other business software used across the globe ...
Quick Camp Lejeune Payout Unlikely for Most, Claim Data Shows
Jan 4, 2024 · The Justice Department declined to comment on the data analysis. In court filings, its lawyers said the department had approved 52 early resolution offers and that 28 other claims currently in litigation appear to meet the criteria for an expedited payout.
DuPont $1.18 Billion PFAS Settlement Gets Final Court Approval
Feb 9, 2024 · DuPont de Nemours Inc., Chemours Co., and Corteva Inc. gained approval of a settlement with towns, cities, and local water agencies across the US to resolve nearly 100 consolidated lawsuits saying the chemical companies contaminated water systems with “forever chemicals.” The US District Court for the District of South Carolina on Thursday signed off on an agreement stipulating that DuPont ...
Walmart Hit With Clerk's Lawsuit Over Race Bias, Harassment (1)
A Wal-Mart Associates Inc. clerk sued the giant retailer saying her manager’s “consistent, stereotypical, and racially charged remarks” made her “work life near-unbearable,” according to a lawsuit filed in federal court in Illinois.. Paulina Galvez, an African American employee, says she experienced mistreatment and denial of full-time hours compared to …