High Court Limits Power of EPA, Other Regulatory Agencies

Supreme Court on SEC fraud cases

The Supreme Court on Thursday curtailed the Environmental Protection Agency’s powers to restrict greenhouse-gas emissions from power plants, in a decision that could limit the authority of government agencies to address major policy questions without congressional approval. Elaborating on earlier decisions, the high court said federal agencies need explicit authorization from Congress to decide issues… Continue reading High Court Limits Power of EPA, Other Regulatory Agencies

Amazon’s Zappos Rejected by U.S. High Court on Data Breach Suit

Supreme Court makes it easier to sue for job discrimination

The U.S. Supreme Court turned away an appeal by Amazon.com Inc.’s Zappos unit, letting a lawsuit proceed over a 2012 hack that exposed the personal information of 24 million customers. The online shoe and clothing retailer argued unsuccessfully that the customers couldn’t sue without proof of concrete injury, such as the impending misuse of their… Continue reading Amazon’s Zappos Rejected by U.S. High Court on Data Breach Suit