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WCJC Joins Support for Federal "SAFE TO WORK Act."
On July 30th, the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council signed on in support with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce urging Congress to create COVID-19 liability protections for businesses and schools who comply with applicable government health and safety standards.
Amazon Strictly Liable for Third Party Transactions on Website, California Court Rules
On August 13th, the California Court of Appeals ruled Amazon was strictly liable for for injuries sustained by a customer who purchased a defective product on the "marketplace" portion of its site.
Justice Department Threatens Yale University With Lawsuit Over Racial Bias in Admissions Process
After two years of study, the Justice Department announced Thursday via a letter that Yale University violated federal civil-rights law by making race and national origin the determinative factor in its admissions process.
On July 24, the three-person Public Service Commission (PSC) voted 2-1 to extend the utility shut-off moratorium for only residential customers until September 1.
Continue reading about the utility shut-off moratorium here.
Gov. Evers Issues Executive Order Declaring Public Health Emergency and Requiring Face Coverings Statewide
Governor Evers declared a public health emergency effective for the next 60 days (or until it is revoked by Governor Evers or by action of the Legislature).
The Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted three new cases recently. Of particular note: Stroede v. Society Insurance and Village of Slinger v. Polk Props., LLC
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