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  • June 25, 2026

    Extended Stay Subsidiary Pay Suit Moves Back To State Court

    A Washington federal magistrate judge on Thursday sent a proposed wage-and-hour class action against a subsidiary of Extended Stay America back to state court, finding the hotel operator did not show that the suit exceeded the $5 million threshold for federal jurisdiction.

  • June 25, 2026

    9th Circ. Says Farmworkers' Attys Deserve Higher Fee

    The Ninth Circuit has ordered a Washington federal court to increase an attorney fee award for farmworkers who successfully challenged the federal government's agricultural wage survey methodology, finding the lower court's explanation for slashing the award by 75% was insufficient.

  • June 25, 2026

    Wash. Therapist Seeks Bar On 'Conversion' Therapy Ban

    A Washington therapist has urged a federal court to bar the state from enforcing its ban on what is commonly known as conversion therapy, arguing that a U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this year has "vindicated" his right to provide counseling targeted by the ban.

  • June 25, 2026

    Walmart Wants $23M Retaliation Verdict Slashed To $300K

    Walmart told a Washington federal court that it must reduce a $23 million verdict handed to an ex-employee who claimed she was fired for reporting sexual harassment, saying a statutory damages cap requires the court to cut the victory to $300,000.

  • June 25, 2026

    Zillow, Redfin Tell Court Their Partnership Is Not Illegal

    Property listing companies Zillow and Redfin urged a Virginia federal court not to presume that their $100 million partnership agreement, which is being challenged by the Federal Trade Commission and multiple states, is illegal before it holds an August trial for a consolidated antitrust suit.

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