In the latest court filings, lawyers representing MyPillow asked Nichols if they could bring some of their arguments to an appeals court. The attorneys, Nathan Lewis and Andrew D. Parker, want a higher court to consider whether Nichols applied the appropriate legal standards in denying MyPillow's motion to dismiss the...
After Losing Bid to Toss Dominion Defamation Case, MyPillow Lawyers Eye Appeal
My Pillow attorneys, including Alan Dershowitz and Supreme Court veteran Nathan Lewin, argue they believe the appeals court will rule in their favor and find “Dominion’s complaint did not satisfy the most stringent actual malice requirement under New York Times v. Sullivan, which applies to a government actor operating in...
New Name, Image and Likeness Protections for Minnesota College Athletes
The Supreme Court has issued seismic decision for the future of college sports. Despite having come down mere weeks ago, the effects of that decision can already be felt throughout practice fields, classrooms, and statehouses nationwide.
Squeeze Out Mergers
“Squeeze out” mergers are one of the (many) threats faced by minority owners of corporations.[1] In a typical squeeze out, the majority owner sells the business to another corporation controlled by the majority owner – which the minority owner is not part of. This action can effectively create a forced...
U.S. Department of Labor to Raise Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
On July 21, 2021 the Department of Labor announced a proposed rule raising the minimum wage for all federal contractors to $15 per hour. This is a “proposed rule,” and thus requires the Department to engage in the formal rulemaking process (which allows for hearings and public comment), the Department’s...
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies in the workplace
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies in the workplace As COVID-19 vaccines became readily available, employers must examine the legality of mandatory and voluntary vaccination policies. On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance for employers regarding mandatory vaccination policies, employer-provided vaccine incentives, confidentiality, and accommodating workers...
Biden Issues Order aimed at business competition, which will limit use of non-compete agreements
On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued a broad executive order designed to increase competition among American businesses, as well raise wages for American workers. The Order titled, “Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy,” contains over seventy-two different initiatives, and instructs over a dozen federal agencies to...
MyPillow attorney Andrew Parker discusses judge’s decision to allow case against Dominion
Andrew Parker, Lead Counsel for MyPillow, was interviewed on One America News Network (OANN) following judge's decision to allow MyPillow's case against Dominion to move forward. A win for free speech and the First Amendment. Watch the interview: https://rumble.com/vj7z27-mypillow-attorney-andrew-parker-discusses-judges-decision-to-allow-case-aga.html
Andrew Parker in the news after heading to Washington D.C. for Oral Arguments in Federal Court Defending MyPillow and the First Amendment
On June 24, 2021 co-founder Andrew Parker presented oral arguments in Federal Court in Washington, D.C.. As Lead Counsel Mr. Parker defended MyPillow and the First Amendment. Several news and media outlets covered the high profile case and interviewed Parker. Read each of the articles here: Reuters Politico CNBC Forbes...
MyPillow Stands in Defense of Free Speech, Sues Dominion Voting Systems in Minnesota
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MYPILLOW STANDS IN DEFENSE OF FREE SPEECH, SUES DOMINION VOTING SYSTEMS IN MINNESOTA MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Monday, April 19, 2021 My Pillow, Inc. sues Dominion Voting Systems in Minnesota Federal District Court today. The lawsuit seeks to hold Dominion responsible for the harm its campaign of intimidation, threats,...