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Supreme Court Clarifies When Employers Can Remove A Lawsuit From State To Federal Court.
On February 23, 2010 the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling clarifying when employers can remove a lawsuit from state court and have it heard in the friendlier forum of federal court. The ruling deals with what is called "diversity jurisdiction" and is seen as highly favorable for employers, particularly large employers conducting business in multiple states, because it will make it easier for companies to know when they will likely be able to avoid the jurisdiction of plaintiff-friendly state courts.
Defendant May Not Remove A State Administrative Agency Proceeding To Federal Court.
The Ninth Circuit held that employers facing a state administrative agency proceeding cannot remove (i.e., transfer) the case to federal court.
