A district court in the Fifth Circuit Ruled that a federal court lacks subject matter jurisdiction over a defendant-employer who does not have 15 employees. ?The Fifth Circuit affirmed. ?The Court has granted review.? ?Arbaugh v. Y&H Corp, No. 04-944 (05/16/05).
FEDERAL ? Ninth Circuit Jespersen to be Reheard En Banc
The Ninth Circuit had voted to rehear en banc the case of Jespersen v. Harrah?s Operating Co.?? In that case the court held 2-1 that a casino?s requirements that women wear make-up and style their ?hair ?was ?not ?sex ?discrimination.?? ?No. ?03-15045 (05/13/05).