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Federal Circuit
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Third Circuit Court of Appeals

3rd Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Ex-Narcotics Agent's Bias Suit

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of a discrimination lawsuit filed by Beverly Rivera, a former Pennsylvania narcotics agent. Rivera alleged hostile work environment and discriminatory termination against the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.

•Third Circuit affirmed dismissal of discrimination lawsuit by former Pennsylvania narcotics agent Beverly Rivera
•Rivera alleged hostile work environment and discriminatory termination based on race and ethnicity
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Federal Circuit
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

5th Circuit Revives Employee's Racial Discrimination Case vs Enterprise

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a summary judgment ruling, finding that a jury could reasonably conclude Enterprise Products Company terminated Justin Phillips in retaliation for his racial bias complaint. The court stressed it was not deciding the merits but found sufficient evidence for trial.

•Fifth Circuit reversed summary judgment, finding genuine disputes of material fact in racial discrimination case
•Phillips alleged supervisor conducted retaliatory 'fishing expedition' after racial bias complaint
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Federal Circuit
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Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

Federal Circuit Affirms DHS Removal of CBP Port Director

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Department of Homeland Security's removal of Ricardo Irizarry, a former Assistant Area Port Director for Customs and Border Protection in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The nonprecedential decision upheld the Merit Systems Protection Board's determination that Irizarry's termination was justified.

•Federal Circuit affirmed DHS removal of CBP Assistant Area Port Director Ricardo Irizarry
•Termination based on affair with subordinate, inappropriate text messages, and misuse of government property
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Minnesota

Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Unemployment Fraud Penalties

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that penalties imposed under state law for fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits do not violate the Excessive Fines Clauses of either the U.S. or Minnesota Constitutions. The decision in *Christopher Thigpen v. Best Home Care LLC* affirms lower court rulings and provides clarity on the constitutionality of Minnesota's unemployment fraud enforcement mechanisms.

•Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed constitutionality of unemployment fraud penalties under Minn. Stat. § 268.18, subd. 2
•Court rejected Excessive Fines Clause challenges under both federal and state constitutions
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Louisiana

Louisiana Supreme Court Clarifies Workers' Comp Filing Deadlines

The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled December 18 in Johnson v. AECOM Amentum Government Services, clarifying when the one-year prescription period begins for workers' compensation claims when employers accommodate injured workers with continued full-time employment and salary.

•Louisiana law requires workers' compensation claims within one year of accident, even when employers maintain injured workers' full salary
•Employers who begin compensation payments after the prescription period waive their right to assert late filing defenses
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Legislation
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FTC Orders Pet Cremation Company to Drop Nationwide Noncompete Agreements

The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order requiring Gateway Services, Inc. to stop enforcing noncompete agreements that prevented nearly 1,800 employees from working in the pet cremation industry for one year after leaving the company. The unanimous FTC decision represents continued enforcement against restrictive employment practices that suppress worker mobility.

•Gateway Services must immediately stop enforcing existing noncompete agreements affecting nearly 1,800 employees
•The company is permanently banned from creating new noncompete agreements
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Regulatory
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FTC Abandons Defense of Non-Compete Ban Rule After Court Challenge

The Federal Trade Commission voted 3-1 to dismiss its appeals and accept the court-ordered vacatur of its Non-Compete Clause Rule, effectively abandoning its effort to ban most non-compete agreements nationwide. The decision marks a significant reversal from the Biden-era FTC's aggressive antitrust stance.

•FTC voted 3-1 to dismiss appeals of court rulings blocking the Non-Compete Clause Rule
•Current Chairman Ferguson and Commissioner Holyoak originally dissented on the rule, citing lack of statutory authority
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Regulatory
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FTC Opens Public Inquiry Into Employee Noncompete Agreements

The Federal Trade Commission has launched a comprehensive public inquiry to examine the scope and effects of employer noncompete agreements, signaling potential future enforcement actions. The agency is seeking public comments through November 3, 2025, particularly from employees and employers affected by these restrictive agreements.

•FTC opens 60-day public comment period ending November 3, 2025, to gather information on noncompete agreement practices
•Trump-Vance administration FTC specifically targeting 'worst offenders' to restore labor market fairness
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State Court
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Michigan Supreme Court

Michigan Supreme Court Rules on 911 Center Whistleblower Case

The Michigan Supreme Court decided Stefanski v. Saginaw County 911 Communications Center Authority, a case involving alleged retaliation against an employee who reported supervisor misconduct in handling a fatal shooting emergency call.

•Michigan Supreme Court decided case involving 911 center employee who reported supervisor's improper emergency call coding
•Employee claimed constructive discharge in retaliation for reporting that supervisor failed to dispatch EMS to shooting scene
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Missouri

Missouri Supreme Court Revives Racial Discrimination Claims Against Harley-Davidson

The Missouri Supreme Court reversed a circuit court's dismissal of racial discrimination and hostile work environment claims against Harley-Davidson Motor Company and logistics partner Syncreon. The high court ruled that workers' allegations establish valid claims under the Missouri Human Rights Act.

•Missouri Supreme Court vacated circuit court's dismissal of discrimination claims against Harley-Davidson and Syncreon
•Case involves allegations of hostile work environment and aiding/abetting racial discrimination under Missouri Human Rights Act
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