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Supreme Court Rules Against Abercrombie & Fitch in Religious Discrimination Case

2015-07-10 05:36:09| Apparel - Topix.net

In a previous blog post we discussed the facts, and potential consequences of a pro-plaintiff holding in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Abercrombie & Fitch Store, Inc .

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U.S. Supreme Court to Address Limits on Class Action Litigation in Tyson Foods Case

2015-07-09 19:54:12| Food - Topix.net

Earlier this week the Supreme Court granted review in Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo , a case that is likely to have a significant effect on the survival of class action litigation in a post- Dukes world.

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Delaware Supreme Court Holds Tooley Direct vs. Derivative Rule Is No...

2015-07-07 06:54:14| Logistics - Topix.net

As previously reported , in NAF Holdings, LLC v. Li & Fung Limited , 772 F.3d 740 , the Second Circuit certified to the Delaware Supreme Court an unusual question regarding whether the direct vs. derivative test for stockholder claims would bar a direct breach of contract claim by a parent corporation whose subsidiary was injured.

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Coal industry reignited by Supreme Court decision

2015-07-06 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Wall Street Daily: The U.S. coal industry breathed a sigh of relief this week after the Supreme Court blocked President Obamas proposed limits on mercury emissions from power plants under the Clean Air Act. The president had been enjoying a winning streak at the nations highest court. Recent decisions upheld his signature healthcare bill and the right of same-sex couples to marry in all 50 states. His record on the environment, however, just took a significant hit. This most recent case overturned one in...

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