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The New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower‑court ruling, saying the NLRB misbalanced Starbucks’ interests in its public image with workers’ rights to unionize. The case involves brown aprons and pre‑approved shirts, and the court sends the matter back for a more even balancing test while noting the board’s current composition.