March 10, 2016

District Court Drubs Mine Workers by Allowing Sale of Coal Assets

Union needs a quickie appeal to the Eleventh Circuit to stop Walter Energy sale.

11th Circuit, Alabama, Alabama Northern District

February 04, 2016

Successor Liability Overrides Sale Free and Clear on Labor Law Claim

363 sale provides no protection from a union’s claim for successor liability.

9th Circuit, Washington, Washington Western District

January 05, 2016

Coal Producer Walter Energy Authorized to Terminate Union Contracts and Benefits

Donald Trump represents hope for coal miners, but not for reasons you might think, judge says.

11th Circuit, Alabama, Alabama Northern District