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The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled on a longstanding issue regarding the harm necessary for an employment discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, the Court determined that a plaintiff need only demonstrate “some” harm, rather than “significant” harm, from an employment decision to prove
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In a move to address lawsuit abuse impacting the trucking industry, Wisconsin and Indiana have recently passed legislation aimed at curbing excessive damages and promoting safety on the roads. These measures arrive against a backdrop of escalating nuclear verdicts in civil litigation. State legislators to take action to protect trucking companies and ensure fairness in
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On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its much-anticipated final rule revising the guidance for determining whether a worker qualifies as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This final rule, effective March 11, 2024, replaces the previous administration’s rule, aiming to provide a more
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