Fifth Circuit Rules Constitution Does Not Guarantee Right to Clean Drinking Water or Accurate Information from Public Officials

By: Scott D. Wilson The U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a right to clean drinking water or a right to receive accurate information from public officials, a divided U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled. The decision affirms the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Jackson, Mississippi, residents who alleged they were … Continue reading Fifth Circuit Rules Constitution Does Not Guarantee Right to Clean Drinking Water or Accurate Information from Public Officials

NLRB Quorum Restored: New Year May Bring New NLRB Decisions

By Philip Giorlando and Fred Preis After operating with only two members for nearly a year, the National Labor Relations Board finally regained its quorum on December 18, 2025, when the Senate confirmed Republicans James Murphy and Scott Mayer as Board members and Crystal Carey as General Counsel. Why This Matters The Board has been … Continue reading NLRB Quorum Restored: New Year May Bring New NLRB Decisions

Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship Spawns Far-Reaching Effects

Trump's Executive Order aims to restrict birthright citizenship for some U.S.-born children.

U.S. Supreme Court Substantially Increases Employee Protections in Religious Accommodation Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Groff v. Dejoy sets a new pro-employee standard for religious accommodations, impacting employers and potentially leading to lawsuits.