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  • October 06, 2026

    Justices Seem To Support End To Intel 401(k) Fund Suit

    The U.S. Supreme Court appeared likely Tuesday to affirm a Ninth Circuit decision ending a federal benefits dispute against Intel Corp. from ex-workers who alleged that underperforming 401(k) funds breached fiduciary duties, as multiple justices indicated support for requiring that claims predicated on underperformance include meaningful comparisons.

  • October 05, 2026

    Oil Giants Seek 2029 Trial In Wash. Tribes' Climate Harm Suits

    Oil giants Exxon, Chevron, Shell and others are at odds with two Native American tribes over when to schedule a trial in the tribes' consolidated lawsuits in Washington state court accusing the companies of downplaying the risks of climate harm.

  • October 05, 2026

    Amazon, Crocs Sue Sellers Over Alleged Classic Clog Dupes

    Amazon and Crocs have kicked off a trademark infringement case in Washington federal court, accusing several third-party sellers of conspiring to peddle counterfeit versions of the casual clogs on the e-commerce platform.

  • October 05, 2026

    'Bikini Barista' Owner Owes Worker $1.4M For Legal Fees

    A Washington woman who successfully sued the owner of coffee kiosks known as bikini barista espresso stands won a $1.4 million state court award for attorney fees and costs, with the judge denying the defense's request for a 30% reduction in fees.

  • October 05, 2026

    9th Circ. Says PREP Act Bars Pasadena COVID Policy Suit

    The Ninth Circuit on Monday refused to revive a Pasadena employee's suit challenging the city's COVID-19 safety policy for unvaccinated city employees, ruling that the city is immune from his claims under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act.

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