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What is the effect of Janus and will unions need to return previously paid funds?  This question appears to be heading into the California courts.  For a more detailed discussion click here . www.JackRoseLaw.com  Posts in this blog contain discussions of general principles of law and cases. No post, comment or discussion constitutes or should be taken as legal advice. To obtain legal advice you should retain counsel. Legal advice requires a review of the specific facts and circumstances of your case.

While the Janus  decision is still relatively new, we are starting to see some of its effects.  A recent article in the National Review  discussing the effect of an opt-in requirement. www.JackRoseLaw.com Posts in this blog contain discussions of general principles of law and cases. No post, comment or discussion constitutes or should be taken as legal advice. To obtain legal advice you should retain counsel. Legal advice requires a review of the specific facts and circumstances of your case.

The Supreme Court recently decided a case that prohibits merchants from steering customers to (or away from) certain credit cards.  Specifically,  a challenge was made that American Express's restrictions on steering customers away from its cards were unconstitutional.  As the Court noted, American Express charges merchants more when they use its cards than it does when a customer uses a Visa or MasterCard charge card.  The case is Ohio v American Express . www.JackRoseLaw.com  Posts in this blog contain discussions of general principles of law and cases. No post, comment or discussion constitutes or should be taken as legal advice. To obtain legal advice you should retain counsel. Legal advice requires a review of the specific facts and circumstances of your case.

There is an article that provides some insights into the Wayfair case from the Tax Foundation which filed a brief in the case.  You can read the article here . We will continue to provide you with an index of articles and materials on these cases.  Click the label "Wayfair" to bring up a listing of these posts. www.JackRoseLaw.com Posts in this blog contain discussions of general principles of law and cases. No post, comment or discussion constitutes or should be taken as legal advice. To obtain legal advice you should retain counsel. Legal advice requires a review of the specific facts and circumstances of your case.

While a bit different than the posts normally made on this site, a recent article discusses technology that would allow Facebook to listen in on conversations that occur while watching television.  As technology continues to evolve.  And what was once viewed as science fiction becomes reality, we may find ourselves in world where the law will need to catch up business practices. www.JackRoseLaw.com  Posts in this blog contain discussions of general principles of law and cases. No post, comment or discussion constitutes or should be taken as legal advice. To obtain legal advice you should retain counsel. Legal advice requires a review of the specific facts and circumstances of your case.