Former employees’ information was used by restaurant owners to file business taxes, according to a lawsuit.
A bar in Manhattan is facing a lawsuit for allegedly misrepresenting an employee’s identity, claiming she was an owner or director of the business. This misunderstanding has led to a hefty $2.5 million tax liability. Alexandra Putnam served as a payroll processor and operations manager from 2016 to 2023 for Elizabeth Slavutsky and Armando Soto, […]
Students file a lawsuit regarding Northwestern’s antisemitism training
A group of graduate students advocating for Palestinian rights is filing a lawsuit against Northwestern University, arguing that the school’s mandated anti-Semitism training discriminates against Arab students and infringes on their free speech rights, according to recent court filings. In February, following increased protests, the university began implementing stricter measures on anti-Israel activities, including a […]
Schools in NYC File Lawsuit Against Federal Government for $47 Million Funding Cuts Over Transgender Policies
New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) initiated a legal challenge against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) this week, aiming to prevent the withdrawal of $47 million in federal funding after the district declined to modify its transgender policy. The Trump administration has consistently warned about potential funding cuts if schools do not adhere to […]
Widely used birth control associated with brain tumors in recent study as more than 1,000 women file lawsuits against Pfizer for health concerns
A recent study suggests that women who use Depo-Provera may have an elevated risk of slow-growing brain tumors, particularly meningiomas. This finding is significant as it coincides with a wave of lawsuits against Pfizer, the contraceptive’s manufacturer, alleging that the company was aware of these risks. Depo-Provera, which is a form of injectable contraceptive containing […]
Unions file lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding social media monitoring of visa holders
Lawsuit Filed by Unions Over Visa Revocations Three labor unions have taken legal action against the Trump administration, claiming that the federal government infringes on the First Amendment rights of visa holders in the United States. The lawsuit accuses the administration of using a program that scans social media for specific opinions, particularly those critical […]
City schools file lawsuit against federal government over $47 million funding reduction for transgender policies
New York City Public Schools Challenges Federal Funding Cuts New York City Public Schools has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Education following the department’s decision to withdraw $47 million in promised grants. This move comes in response to policies that allow transgender students to engage in sports and utilize restrooms corresponding to […]
ACLU of Colorado and migrant advocates file lawsuit against Trump administration over ICE arrests
ACLU and Immigrant Advocates Sue over ICE Arrests in Colorado The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado (ACLU), along with immigrant advocates, has initiated a lawsuit against three officials from the Trump administration. This action, taken on Thursday, claims that federal immigration agents are violating the law by executing arrests of immigrants within Colorado. Filed […]
Jets file a countersuit against ex-finance VP alleging retaliation.
Jets Counterclaim Against Former VP After Lawsuit The New York Jets have filed a counterclaim against Elaine Chen, a former vice president of finance, after she initiated a lawsuit claiming retaliation for her cooperation in a sexual harassment investigation involving team president Heamy Elihai. In their counterclaim, the Jets accuse Chen of defamation, civil conspiracy, […]
New Jersey Democratic candidate promises to file a lawsuit against Trump regarding troop deployments
New Jersey Candidate Threatens Legal Action Over National Guard Deployment Mikie Sherrill, a candidate for governor in New Jersey, announced on Monday that she would take legal action against the Trump administration if federal troops were sent to the state. Sherrill, who currently serves New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, made these remarks during a live […]
New York and four other states file a lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin concerning rental listings agreement
Zillow and Redfin Face Lawsuit Over Antitrust Allegations On Wednesday, five states filed a lawsuit against Zillow Group and Redfin, claiming the companies conspired to hinder competition on online rental listings. This stems from a reported agreement where Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to halt its Apartment Ads. Attorneys General from Virginia, Arizona, Connecticut, New […]