Stevens v. Oval Office (E.D. Wisc. 12/29/16) [hat tip: Walter Olson’s Overlawyered] poses an interesting question—is it ever permissible to dock an employee’s pay for disciplinary reasons? The fact that the plaintiffs are adult dancers docked for rule...
On January 3, 2017, the 115th U.S. Congress opened with Republican majorities in both houses:U.S. Senate: 52 Republicans and 46 Democrats and 2 Independents who Caucus with the DemocratsU.S. House of Representatives: 241 Republicans and 194 Democrats On January...
The Senate confirmation hearing for Andrew Puzder, President-Elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Labor, will reportedly take place this Wednesday, January 12. (UPDATE (1/10/17): According to Politico, Mr. Puzder’s confirmation hearing will now take place on...
Whether justified or not, the recent spate of high-profile police shooting cases throughout the United States has brought national attention to the issue of whether law enforcement officers should be using body cameras while on duty. Currently, a debate rages among...
Federal contractors were thrilled when Judge Marcia Crone issued a preliminary injunction in late October against President Obama’s Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order.But Judge Crone’s decision did not block the entire rule. Although the...
