In 2023, significant legal and regulatory developments unfolded involving Amazon, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the International Trade Commission (ITC). Amazon faced scrutiny from California OSHA for exposing airport workers to 100-degree heat conditions without shade, resulting in a fine of $14,625, which Amazon is appealing. Concurrently, Amazon is embroiled in a legal battle with the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), challenging the watchdog's constitutionality as 'unconstitutional'. This legal stance is not unique to Amazon, as other corporations have also questioned the NLRB's constitutional validity. The year also saw comprehensive reviews of PTAB and ITC Section 337, highlighted by @SterneKessler, focusing on case highlights, rule and procedural developments, and major developments in labor law.
Why are companies arguing that the National Labor Relations Board is unconstitutional? And what will happen if he wins? https://t.co/HvdboGNBlr
2023 PTAB Year in Review: Analysis & Trends: Federal Circuit Cases Exploring a Year of Rules, Rulemaking, and Rule Enforcement at the PTAB https://t.co/5ClxeJhAF4
Amazon, right now locked in a legal battle with the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) over the mega-souk's treatment of workers, is arguing the watchdog is unconstitutional And it's not the only corporation testing that line of reasoning https://t.co/Ohzgq6grxm
Amazon made airport workers labor in 100-degree heat with no shade. California OSHA cited Amazon three times for exposing workers to dangerous heat, and is fining the company $14,625. But Amazon won't accept blame, and is appealing the slap on the wrist. https://t.co/xhWbuCMJf1
The National Labor Relations Board 2023 Year In Review – An Overview of Major Developments in Labor Law https://t.co/ORwo9VdUKw
2023 ITC Section 337 Year in Review: Analysis & Trends: Rule and Procedural Developments at the ITC in 2023 https://t.co/PAXrLdVt2I | by @SterneKessler
2023 PTAB Year in Review: Analysis & Trends: 2023 PTAB Case Highlights https://t.co/qNWAr8fiRU | by @SterneKessler