DraftKings Inc. v. Hermalyn

**DraftKings Inc. v. Hermalyn: Court Refuses to Remove Judge from Employment Case** This case involves an employment dispute between DraftKings (the company) and Hermalyn (an employee or former employee). While the specific details of their workplace disagreement aren't provided in the excerpt, the case appears to center on typical employment law issues. The main issue decided was whether the judge should be removed from the case. DraftKings asked the court to disqualify the judge, claiming there was a conflict of interest or bias that would prevent fair treatment. The court rejected this request, finding no valid legal reason under federal law to require the judge to step aside. The underlying employment dispute between DraftKings and Hermalyn is still ongoing, with other legal motions still pending before the court. **What This Means for Workers:** This ruling shows that companies cannot easily remove judges they believe might rule against them. Courts have strict standards for when a judge must step aside, protecting the integrity of the legal process. For workers involved in employment disputes, this demonstrates that the judicial system has safeguards to ensure cases are decided fairly, regardless of attempts by either party to influence who hears their case.