Business News
Supreme Court Rules Against Affirmative Action at Harvard and UNC
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that race can no longer be used as a basis for college admissions, overturning a longstanding precedent.
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Business News
Supreme Court Overrules Law Allowing Debt-Collection Robocalls
The decision strikes down an Obama-era amendment allowing autodials by debt collectors.
Business News
The Supreme Court’s Ruling on LGBTQ+ Workplace Protections Could Help Revitalize the Entire Economy
A conversation with StartOut executive director Andres Wydler on how the landmark decision is the beginning of a new era in inclusive innovation.
By Kenny Herzog
Business News
Developers File Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple over App Store
The Supreme Court recently ruled that both iPhone owners and iOS developers can bring antitrust lawsuits against Apple over its app store practices.
By Michael Kan
Business News
Supreme Court Rules Against Apple in App Store Price Fixing Case
The decision paves the way for iPhone owners to sue the company.
By Kris Holt
Business News
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Net Neutrality Challenge
The Supreme Court lets a 2016 ruling stand, but net neutrality supporters shouldn't get their hopes up too much. This is largely procedural and ISPs greeted the news with a shrug.
Business News
Senate Committee Sets High-Stakes Vote to Advance Kavanaugh After Day of Drama
The vote comes after a historic day of emotional testimony from him and Christine Blasey Ford, the psychology professor who accuses him of sexually assaulting her in high school.
Business Accounting
How Will the ‘Wayfair’ Supreme Court Decision Affect Retailers? 5 Ways.
While major retailers like Amazon, Target and Walgreens may see little impact, it's small businesses that need to pay more attention to these changes.
Business News
What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Trump’s Supreme Court Pick, Brett Kavanaugh
The president has nominated the Washington, D.C. judge for the bench.
By Hayden Field
Business Ideas
Supreme Court Gives States OK to Collect Sales Taxes on Online Sales
Internet retailers who have been largely exempt from out-of-state sales taxes will now owe billions annually.
By Peter Page
Entrepreneurs
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Part of Trump’s Travel Ban to Take Effect
The ban 'may not be enforced against foreign nationals who have a credible claim of a bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States.'
Business News
Apple Loses to Samsung in Supreme Court Smartphone Fight
Design patent cases very rarely reach the Supreme Court. It had not heard such a case in more than 120 years.
By Reuters
Thought Leaders
10 Women Who Shattered Glass Ceilings
As the first female presidential nominee from a major political party in the United States, Hillary Clinton joins these other power players.
By Carly Okyle
Building a Business
Supreme Court Rejects Google’s Appeal in Class Action Dispute Over Ads
The 2008 lawsuit accused Google of violating California fair advertising laws because it misled advertisers about where the ads would be placed.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Supreme Court Dodges Major Decision on Obamacare Birth Control
The court's action avoided a possible 4-4 split that would have affirmed the lower-court rulings.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Chief Justice John Roberts Calls U.S. Patent Challenge Process Bizarre
The Supreme Court is hearing a case about an invalidated speedometer patent.
By Reuters
Business News
Obama Nominates Moderate, Veteran Judge for Supreme Court
Marrick Garland, 63, is currently chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
By Reuters
Business News
Supreme Court Closes the Book on Apple’s Appeal in Ebooks Price-Fixing Case
The Justice Department said the scheme caused some ebook prices to rise to $12.99 or $14.99 from the $9.99 price previously charged by market leader Amazon.
By Reuters
Thought Leaders
5 Inspirational, and Biting, Quotes From Antonin Scalia
The late Supreme Court justice had a way with words.
By Carly Okyle
Building a Business
5 Ways Scalia’s Death Will Affect U.S. Business
His death scrambles the expected outcome in key cases before the court and, in the longer term, removes the passionate pen the justice often deployed on the side of business.
Building a Business
Apple Tries to Kill More Patents Than Any Other Company
Legal analytics company Lex Machina says Apple filed over 200 challenges to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board since 2012, almost 100 more than the second highest filer.
Business Legal
Supreme Court Rejects Cell Phone Search Warrant Case
The case raises questions about how much companies protect the privacy rights of their customers.
By Reuters
Thought Leaders
Two California Farmers Just Stopped the Government From Stealing Your Products
The Supreme Court's ruling over raisins means regulators need to think twice about taking private property.
Building a Business
Accommodating an Employee’s Religion Just Got Even More Complicated
The Supreme Court's ruling in a discrimination suit brought by a Muslim woman creates a conundrum for employers trying to follow fair hiring practices.
Building a Business
The Supreme Court’s Decision on Health Care Subsidies: What You Need to Know
The top court will start hearing arguments in the King v. Burwell case Wednesday, and the cost of insurance could be at stake.
Building a Business
U.S. Top Court Rejects Challenge to Debit Card ‘Swipe Fees’ Rules
The decision deals a blow to retailers, grocers and restaurant owners who argued the charges were unfairly high.
By Reuters
Tech
Defiant Streaming TV Startup Aereo Finally Caves, Files For Bankruptcy
Unable to rebound from a devastating Supreme Court loss, Aereo is finally throwing in the towel.