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Federal Courts Written Objection to Union Election Must Be Specific

Written Objection to Union Election Must Be Specific

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Most employers aren’t excited when their employees choose to unionize, but the National Labor Relations Act limits an employer’s ability to discourage...

Federal Courts Commerce Clause Enables SORNA Convictions

Commerce Clause Enables SORNA Convictions

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Sixth Circuit is full of sex offender appeals lately. Earlier this month, we told you about a Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision finding that a...

Federal Courts Joe the Plumber's Privacy Lawsuit Goes Down the Drain

Joe the Plumber's Privacy Lawsuit Goes Down the Drain

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Samuel Wurzelbacher, a.k.a. "Joe the Plumber," has parlayed a campaign stop criticism of then-Senator Barack Obama's tax plan into Internet notoriety, cable...

Federal Courts SCOTUS to Consider Sean Carter Death Penalty Appeal

SCOTUS to Consider Sean Carter Death Penalty Appeal

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Supreme Court granted certiorari in another death penalty appeal this week. Next fall, the Court will review the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that...

Federal Courts Showdown? Sixth Circuit OKs New Cigarette Warning Label

Showdown? Sixth Circuit OKs New Cigarette Warning Label

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that the new, graphic cigarette warning labels do not violate tobacco companies’ free speech rights, reports...

Federal Courts State SORNA Implementation Not Required for SORNA Conviction

State SORNA Implementation Not Required for SORNA Conviction

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that a person can be found guilty of a Sex Offender Registry and Notification Act (SORNA) violation, even if...

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