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Released: 16-May-2016 4:05 PM EDT
Washu Expert: SCOTUS Should Not Have Punted on Zubik v. Burwell
Washington University in St. Louis

On May 16, the U.S. Supreme Court sent the Zubik vs. Burwell case, a challenge to the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive requirement for employers, back to the lower courts for further examination, leaving women employees and students at workplaces around the country in limbo, according to Elizabeth Sepper, associate professor of law and expert on health law at Washington University in St.

Released: 16-May-2016 4:05 PM EDT
WashU Expert: Spokeo Decision Has Potential to Expand Privacy Laws
Washington University in St. Louis

A recent Supreme Court case that was expected to limit privacy laws actually has the potential to expand them, according to an expert on privacy law at Washington University in St. Louis.“This is a big deal,” said Neil Richards, professor of law. “The surprising decision actually gives Congress a green light to allow consumers to sue corporations or online sites that violate their privacy rights or consumer protection laws.

Released: 13-May-2016 1:05 PM EDT
WashU Expert: Google Payday Loan Ad Ban Highlights Need for Affordable Loans
Washington University in St. Louis

Google announced this week it will ban advertisements for payday loans, citing the fact that high interest rates on such loans are a hardship for consumers.Google’s decision should be commended, but also highlights the need that many lower-income consumers have for affordable short-term loan options, says an expert on social and economic development at Washington University in St.



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