Swartz v. Next Net Media, LLC et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:24-cv-10018

Court:

Michigan Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Labor: Fair Standards

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Brandy R. McMillion

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    Ex-Copywriter's Misclassification Suit Goes To Arbitration

    A former copywriter must arbitrate her suit claiming that a media company misclassified her as an independent contractor because the agreement she signed delegates any arbitrability issues to an arbitrator, a Michigan federal judge ruled Friday.

  2. March 27, 2024

    Ex-Copywriter Urges Judge To Keep Wage Suit Alive

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  3. March 06, 2024

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  4. January 04, 2024

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