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The Supreme Court will hear Monsanto’s bid to preempt state-law warnings about Roundup’s cancer risk under federal pesticide law, potentially shielding the company from tens of thousands of lawsuits even though the EPA has not required a cancer warning. The case could affect more than 100,000 plaintiffs and clarify whether federal rules override state claims; a decision is expected by late June with arguments possibly in April.
The US Supreme Court agreed to hear Bayer AG’s appeal challenging thousands of Roundup lawsuits, focusing on whether federal pesticide law preempts state-level failure-to-warn claims. Bayer seeks to dismiss many cases while still facing roughly 67,000 claims, with billions already paid in verdicts and settlements and more reserved. The ruling could harmonize preemption standards across courts and impact the trajectory of Roundup litigation.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! returned to air with 6.26 million viewers despite preemptions in 23% of U.S. TV households, marking a significant increase from its average viewership of 1.42 million. The show addressed Kimmel's suspension and garnered extensive online views, with high ratings among 18-49-year-olds, amid ongoing discussions with local station owners about its future.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his show after a week-long suspension, delivering an emotional monologue defending free speech, addressing controversy over his comments on Charlie Kirk's death, criticizing FCC chairman Brendan Carr, and highlighting the importance of free expression in America. The show was preempted due to controversial comments, but Disney and other broadcasters decided to resume airing it amid political and public debates.
Nexstar and Sinclair are preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! on their stations in response to comments made by Kimmel, citing concerns over respectful dialogue and political tensions. Nexstar's stations will focus on local news, and Sinclair has also decided not to broadcast the show, amid broader political and regulatory debates involving the FCC and media consolidation.
Nexstar Media Group announced that its ABC-affiliated stations will continue to preempt 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' following controversial comments by Kimmel, while the show remains accessible via Disney streaming platforms. Nexstar emphasizes its commitment to respectful dialogue and local programming.
Nexstar and Sinclair Broadcast Group have decided not to air Jimmy Kimmel's return to TV, replacing his show with news programming on 66 ABC stations they own, citing concerns over his comments and ongoing discussions with ABC about the show's return. Despite Disney's decision to resume the show after a suspension, the preemption affects a significant portion of ABC's audience due to station ownership by these groups.
Nexstar Media Group's ABC-affiliated stations will preempt 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' indefinitely starting tonight due to the show's host, Jimmy Kimmel, making comments about the killing of Charlie Kirk that Nexstar finds offensive and inappropriate for their communities, aiming to promote respectful dialogue.
Nexstar Media Group announced it will preempt 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on its ABC affiliates indefinitely due to the show's host, Jimmy Kimmel, making offensive comments about Charlie Kirk's death, which Nexstar finds inappropriate for its communities.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism during a hearing regarding a lawsuit filed by the city of Philadelphia, which seeks to allow local officials to enact their own gun laws. The justices questioned whether the court should be involved in the matter or if it should be left to the state legislature. The lawsuit challenges the legal concept of preemption, which prohibits municipalities from passing gun-control measures stricter than state laws. City officials argue that preemption violates residents' rights and prevents them from enacting laws to address gun violence. The justices raised concerns about the legal soundness of the argument and the potential precedent it could set. The court has not indicated when it will issue a ruling.
A Texas judge has declared a controversial bill, known as the "Death Star law," unconstitutional, just days before it was set to take effect. The law aimed to prevent local municipalities from passing ordinances that went beyond state law, including paid sick leave and mandated water breaks for workers. The judge ruled in favor of cities that argued the bill was vague and unclear. Worker advocate groups praised the decision, highlighting the importance of local leaders being able to respond to their communities' needs. Texas is expected to appeal the ruling.
Texas has passed a bill that strips authority from cities and shifts it to the Republican-controlled Legislature. The bill, which takes large domains of municipal governing out of the hands of the state’s largely Democratic-run cities, would nullify many existing ordinances and ban new restrictions on payday lending or puppy mills. The legislation’s opponents argue that it would hamstring cities’ abilities to make policies to fit their unique circumstances and that the state Legislature is ill-suited to managing the day-to-day affairs of cities.
Texas has passed a bill that strips authority from cities and shifts it to the Republican-controlled legislature. The bill, which takes large domains of municipal governing out of the hands of the state’s largely Democratic-run cities, would nullify many existing ordinances and ban new restrictions on payday lending or puppy mills. The legislation’s opponents argue that it would hamstring cities’ abilities to make policies to fit their unique circumstances and that the state legislature is ill-suited to managing the day-to-day affairs of cities.
The Ninth Circuit has overturned an ordinance by the city of Berkeley, California, that banned natural gas hookups in new buildings, stating that the ordinance is preempted by federal law. The California Restaurant Association argued that the ordinance was preempted by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The panel agreed, stating that the ordinance effectively amounted to a ban on natural gas appliances. The decision was a win for the restaurant group, which argued that cities and states cannot ignore federal law in an effort to constrain consumer choice.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a federal district court judge's decision to strike down California's AB 51, which prohibited employers from requiring employees to waive any right, forum, or procedure for a violation of any provision of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act or other specific statutes governing employment as a condition of employment, continued employment, or the receipt of any employment-related benefit. The court ruled that AB 51 was preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act, which embodies a "national policy favoring arbitration."