Jack Goldsmith is the Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where he teaches and writes about national security law, international law, internet law, and, recently, labor history. Before coming to Harvard, Professor Goldsmith served as Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel from 2003-2004, and Special Counsel to the Department of Defense from 2002-2003.
At least two Amicus brief were filed yesterday in Mulhall support of Respondents. Here is the brief by the Council on Labor Law Equality. And here is the brief by the National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Legal Center (NFIB Legal Center) and the Cato Institute. Oral argument is November 13.
UPDATE: There is a third amicus brief in Mulhall on Respondents’ side: This one, filed by the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence
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November 10
The White House nominates new EEOC and FTC commissioners; casino workers at Encore Boston Harbor ratify a new contract ending a two-month strike.
November 9
Democratic gains in Congress likely spell the end of the Protect College Sports Act; IBEW endorses the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act.
November 8
Democratic midterm victories at the federal and state level create legislative opportunities for workers and unions.
November 6
Transport Workers Union denounces Amtrak’s new policy permitting passengers to carry guns onboard; Texas Democrat wins offer hope for labor in the state.
November 5
ALJ finds cannabis workers fired for union activity; NY warehouse workers’ overtime claims advance; MLB and MLBPA continue clash over proposed salary cap.
November 4
Ninth Circuit revives cannabis retailer’s labor-law challenge and blocks California captive-audience law; NLRB names new solicitor.