The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled against the businesses in December, finding that Gov. Charlie Baker’s sweeping restrictions in response to Covid-19 do not violate state law or the federal or state constitutions. It’s unclear if or when the U.S. Supreme Court would take up the case. Published by Boston Business JournalTweetShareShare0 Shares

Pregnant and researching infant bath seats, expectant mom Lisa Milice learned that she had two options to see the federal safety standards for herself: She could either pay $56 to a third party to see a copy of the law, or go to Bethesda, Maryland, where there are two copies of the standard available. Purchasing…

The D.C. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Monday heard arguments over whether the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission, or other agencies, can pass rules adopting voluntary industry safety standards without making them public. The dispute arises from a petition by a consumer, Lisa Milice, who alleged that the CPSC’s 2019 rule adopting (by reference)…

A group of business owners who unsuccessfully sought last year to overturn Governor Charlie Baker’s emergency powers during the pandemic is petitioning the Supreme Court to review the case, according to its lawyer, potentially extending what’s been a year-long challenge to the Republican governor’s authority. Michael P. DeGrandis, an attorney with the New Civil Liberties Alliance…

The Federal Circuit should affirm the dismissal of a couple’s suit that says they’re owed a tax refund, the U.S. said Monday, because the IRS never received their claim, and testimony that… Published by Law 360 TweetShareShare0 Shares

Ten plaintiffs asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review December’s Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling upholding Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s executive orders that placed restrictions on businesses and residents during the coronavirus pandemic. The New Civil Liberties Alliance, which represents the small business owners, the head of a private school and the head of two…