In The News: William S. Boyd School of Law
The U.S. Supreme Court just handed down a decision in the case of the United States Forest Services versus Cowpasture River Preservation Association — ruling 7-2 that natural gas pipeline developers may proceed with building a tiny portion of their Atlantic Coast Pipeline across the path of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia. And while it is a big win for the pipeline developers — Duke Energy DUK, Dominion Energy and Southern Company SCCO — the line still faces seven other lawsuits in federal court.
The creative force behind six of Las Vegas’ most popular live shows on the strip filed for bankruptcy in Canada, Monday.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) warns a plan to encourage more cashless gaming at the state’s casinos could lead to job losses and reduced tips among its members, as well as create more risk generally for fraud and litigation. The plan will be discussed Thursday, June 25 by the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC).
Nevada’s 27 tribal nations say they were left behind for two crucial months as the coronavirus crept into every corner of the state.
Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant are in serious trouble. Sales are cratering, and the company stopped paying certain landlords and suppliers. S&P Global has warned the retailer is at risk of default.
The U.S. economy has started to show some signs of life again. Employment is on the rise and businesses across the country are starting to reopen, but sadly, the fight against COVID-19 still has a ways to go.
Thus far, the U.S. federal government has shown no interest in requiring airline passengers to wear masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19. So many carriers, including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, are doing it for them, going so far as to threaten to put non-compliers on their “do-not-fly” lists.
Thus far, the U.S. federal government has shown no interest in requiring airline passengers to wear masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19. So many carriers, including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, are doing it for them, going so far as to threaten to put non-compliers on their “do-not-fly” lists.
Facing upticks in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Steve Sisolak and some local governments say they are considering requiring or expanding requirements to wear a mask while in public.
The Covid-19 crisis and the impact of institutional racism add to the challenges for low- and middle-income people in America. Four law professors—members of the Collaboratory on Legal Education and Licensing for Practice—explain how and why a new Lawyers Justice Corps can help address those problems and also provide a new path to legal licensing.
People working at faith-based organizations who have been fired because of their gender identity or sexual orientation will be able to sue their employers, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on June 15, marking a major milestone for L.G.B.T. rights in the United States.
For more than three months, Astrid Silva has grudgingly carried out a new routine: Waking up at 5:30 a.m. to check if she can still legally work and live in the only home she’s known since childhood.
