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Feds to retailers: control the crowds on Black Friday

Tracy Samilton — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:45:05 +0000

Federal officials are urging the nation’s retailers to control crowds during this year’s Black Friday sales.

Those crowds could reach record numbers.

Retailers are aggressively advertising Black Friday specials in light of low expectations for holiday sales this year. Some stores will open as early as 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

National: Supreme Court limits Wal-Mart discrimination case

Michigan Radio Newsroom — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:45:27 +0000

The Supreme Court blocked a massive lawsuit charging Wal-Mart with sexual discrimination today according to the Associated Press.

From the AP:

The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a massive sex discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart on behalf of female employees in a decision that makes it harder to mount large-scale bias claims against the biggest U.S. companies.

Federal judge rules against medical marijuana patient fired from Wal-Mart

Lindsey Smith — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 01:38:17 +0000

Joseph Cassias once stocked shelves at the Walmart in Battle Creek. He was fired after he tested positive for marijuana. Cassias has an inoperable brain tumor and qualifies as a patient under Michigan’s medical marijuana act.

Judge to hear arguments in medical marijuana case

Sarah Hulett — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:38:01 +0000

DETROIT, MICH. (Michigan Radio) - A federal judge in Grand Rapids will hear arguments tomorrow in a suit challenging the firing of a medical marijuana patient.
Joseph Cassias was fired from a Walmart in Battle Creek a year ago after he tested positive for marijuana.