Michigan Repeals Right to Work Law
On 24-03-2023, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Bill for repealing the law on “right to work” which allowed workers to opt
USA
Delhi High Court grants bail to an accused allegedly engaged in cheating citizens of the United States of America from a fake call center
Delhi High Court: In a bail application filed by the accused, Kapil Taneja, seeking bail for alleged offences under Sections 419, 420,
Delhi High Court awards 2 lakhs damages and over 13 lakhs legal fees in favour of Starbucks in trademark infringement case
Delhi High Court: In a suit for permanent injunction restraining the defendants from infringing and/or passing off the Starbuck’s registered
US Court of Appeals- 5th Circuit | Texas’ social media law prohibiting platforms from censoring speech based on the viewpoint of its speaker, held constitutional
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit: While determining the constitutionality of Texas statute- House Bill 20, which
US President signs Inflation Reduction Act, 2022
On 16th August, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act, 2022 was signed by the President of USA. The Act includes law over climate,
Employee or Independent Contractor? Supreme Court of New Jersey decides the issue for East Bay Drywall, LLC; holds that workers were misclassified
“A business practice that requires workers to assume the appearance of an independent business entity — a company in name only — could give rise to an inference that such a practice was intended to obscure the employer’s responsibility to remit its fund contributions as mandated by the State’s employee protections statutes”
‘Virtual wedding would meet the requirements of law under S. 12 of Special Marriage Act, 1954; Madras High Cout cites how Lord Rama married Sita Ji’s statue in her absence
There came a time when Rama was going to perform a huge sacrifice, or yajna, such as the old kings used to
‘Virtual wedding would meet the requirements of law under S. 12 of Special Marriage Act, 1954; Madras High Court cites how Lord Rama married Sita Ji’s statue in her absence
There came a time when Rama was going to perform a huge sacrifice, or yajna, such as the old kings used to
US – Colorado| Colorado expands notice requirement for Unemployment Benefits upon termination
The Senate Bill 22-234 has received the assent of Governor. The legislation is intended to update the notice requirements regarding unemployment insurance
SCOTUS: Biden Administration’s Vaccine Mandate: Yay or Nay– 2 Cases; 2 Scenarios
Supreme Court of The United States: The Full Bench of the SCOTUS on 13th January, 2022 gave its decision on the Vaccine
Equitable Apportionment applicable even where the natural flow is “extremely low”; SCOTUS dismisses Mississippi’s absolute ownership claim on its underground water
Supreme Court of the United States: While addressing inter-state water dispute between Mississippi and Tennessee, the Full Bench held that Mississippi’s ownership
USA- California | New law regulates industrial hemp products including CBD
The Government of California has signed, Assembly Bill AB-45, into law which will regulate industrial hemp products, removing restrictions on the sale
USA- Ohio | Government releases new guidance on COVID-19 booster doses
The Ohio Department of Health has released guidelines for administering booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine across the state. Key points
US- California| Senate passes bill on genetic testing companies
On September 08, 2021, the California State Senate passed Senate Bill (SB-41) on genetic testing companies’ data practices. Key highlights: Genetic data
New York | New legislation signed to reduce emissions from vehicles; aims to achieve sale of zero emission vehicles by 2035
On September 8, 2021, the New York government has signed Senate Bill no. S2758 into law. The Act amends the environmental conservation
USA – TEXAS | Heartbeat Act, 2021, prohibits abortion if heartbeat of unborn child detected, comes into effect as US Supreme Court refuses to stay the law
After the United States Supreme Court declined the request of urgent stay of Heartbeat Act, 2021, the New Abortion Law comes into
Labour Law | USA Minimum Wages
The brief discusses minimum wages of Federal and State Level of USA. USA Minimum Wage 2021 States 2021 Federal $7.25 Alaska
SCOTUS declines to review Republican Party’s petitions challenging Pennsylvania’s extended mail-in ballot policy
Supreme Court of The United States: In a significant decision, the Court by a ratio of 6:3, declined to review petitions challenging
Withdrawal of India’s Generalized System of Preference (GSP) benefits by USA
The United States of America (USA) has w.e.f. 5 June 2019 withdrawn India’s GSP benefits. These are unilateral, non-reciprocal and non-discriminatory benefits