April 15, 2026
The Ninth Circuit on Wednesday appeared likely to uphold a $7.8 million verdict for former San Francisco public rail employees who were ousted after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on faith-based grounds, with one judge saying the transit system's argument would mean public health guidance effectively cancels out religious rights.
April 10, 2026
In the next week, attorneys should watch for Ninth Circuit oral arguments in an attempt by the San Francisco-area rail agency to reverse a $7.8 million verdict in a COVID-19 vaccination discrimination case. Here's a look at that case and other labor and employment matters on deck in California.
April 03, 2026
The Ninth Circuit will hear arguments in a stack of employment discrimination cases this month, including disputes addressing vaccine mandates, arbitration rules and workplace diversity programs, while the Second Circuit will tackle a high-profile sexual assault case against Fox News. Here, Law360 looks at five oral arguments that discrimination attorneys should keep tabs on in April.