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CRST Van Expedited, Inc. v. EEOC

Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law, Constitutional Law, Attorney's Fees
In an attorney's fees action brought by an employer-defendant in an underlying sexual harassment suit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,...

Betterman v. Montana

Sentencing, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law & Procedure
Sentence and conviction for bail jumping after failing to appear in court on domestic assault charges, are affirmed, over defendant's claim that his...

Lopez v. City of Lawrence, Massachusetts

Labor & Employment Law, Constitutional Law
In a suit involving a test used to determine promotions for police officers, claiming that the use of a particular test resulted in an unjustified...

US v. One Palmetto State Armory PA-15 Machinegun Receiver/Frame

Constitutional Law
In an action brought on behalf of a family gun trust, claiming that the de facto ban on the possession of a machine gun found in 18 U.S.C. section...

Teixeira v. County of Alameda

Commercial Law, Constitutional Law
In an action brought by three individuals wishing to operate a gun shop in Alameda County, California, challenging a County ordinance, which does not...

Zubik v. Burwell

Labor & Employment Law, Insurance Law, Health Law, Constitutional Law
In a case brought by nonprofit organizations that provide health insurance to their employees, challenging the federal regulations require them to...

Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins

Class Actions, Cyberspace Law, Consumer Protection Law, Constitutional Law
In a class action alleging defendant's violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1970 (FCRA), 15 U. S. C. section1681e(b), through its operation...

Sheriff v. Gillie

Debt Collection, Constitutional Law
In a case alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA),15 U.S.C. section 1692(a)-(d), when defendant "special counsel" law...

Am. Psychiatric Ass’n v. Anthem Health Plans, Inc.

Insurance Law, Health Law, ERISA, Constitutional Law
In a suit brought by psychiatrists and professional associations against health-insurance companies, alleging defendants reimbursement practices...

Gerawan Farming, Inc. v. Agricultural Labor Relations Bd.

Labor & Employment Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Agriculture
In an action brought by an employee of agricultural employer-plaintiff, who requested the Agricultural Labor Relations Board's permission to attend...