Flowers Foods v. Brock
Coverage of Flowers Foods v. Brock in the Nexus archive.
- Justices validate arbitration exemption for “last-mile” drivers
The Supreme Court in Flowers Foods v. Brock ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act's interstate transportation worker exemption applies to 'last-mile' drivers who do not cross state lines, as they are part of a continuous interstate journey. Justice Neil Gorsuch emphasized statutory text and historical precedents to argue that such drivers are engaged in interstate commerce even without crossing borders.
- Jury duty for a justice
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor attended jury duty in D.C. Superior Court but was not required to serve, later having lunch with judges. The Supreme Court released opinions in four cases, including decisions on federal sentencing guidelines, death penalty procedures, and the Federal Arbitration Act.