A Seattle jury has found that the city’s chief of police retaliated against two whistleblowing police officers under her authority, and awarded the whistleblowers $2.8 million in damages. Overtime Assignment in Dispute The case involved an accusation by Sgt. Ella Elias that a former assistant police chief, Nick Metz, was involved in an … [Read more...]
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Legal Battle Shaping Up Surrounding IRS Inversion Rules
The practice of companies moving their corporate headquarters offshore in a bid to reduce their U.S. tax liabilities has been much discussed in political campaigns and the press lately. Companies believe that the maneuver should not result in any additional US tax burdens. But the IRS disagrees, and has put in place various tax regulations to … [Read more...]
American Bar Association Tightens Sexual Harassment Rules for Lawyers
The American Bar Association (ABA) recently released a set of ethical guidelines which prohibit attorneys from singling out others by terms or actions which are meant to refer to their sex, religion, race, or other factors in a derogatory manner. The rule is by no means new; state bars across the country have already implemented similar … [Read more...]
As Amtrak Begins to Compensate Crash Victims, Confidential Settlements Raise Eyebrows
In the aftermath of the Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia in May 2015, it was all but certain that lawsuits would follow. But as victims of the crash begin to settle their claims with the company, many industry analysts and personal injury attorneys are decrying the company’s use of confidential settlements. Conductor Loses His Bearings, … [Read more...]
Court Clears Way for Essure Birth Control Device Lawsuits to Proceed
A California court recently ruled that lawsuits against pharmaceutical giant Bayer, resulting from its birth control device Essure, can proceed. The plaintiffs in the suit allege that the device causes serious injuries and are seeking damages against the company. In responding to the suit Bayer argued that, due to the fact that the devices are … [Read more...]
Pilot of Fatal Hot Air Balloon Trip Had Multiple DUI Convictions
Last week saw the deadliest hot air balloon crash in recent U.S. history when a craft hit powerlines in a pasture south of Austin and then fell to the ground. In all 16 people, 15 passengers and the pilot, were killed. In the investigation following the crash, investigators are discovering that the pilot had a checkered driving history, but that … [Read more...]
Student Mistaken for Terrorist Sues Texas City for $15 Million
A Texas town is facing a potentially huge financial burden as a result of its mistaken arrest a school student on suspicion of terrorism. Clock Mistaken for a Bomb The family of Ahmed Mohamed, a 14-year-old student in Irving, Texas, is suing the town for arresting the teen after he brought a homemade clock to school. Teachers at his school … [Read more...]
Settlement Reached in DOJ Voter Registration Act Complaint against Connecticut
The U.S. Department of Justice and the State of Connecticut reportedly resolved a dispute about the State’s voter registration practices. The DOJ had accused the state of not having complied with national guidelines which govern the process of registering citizens to vote in federal elections. Connecticut Fails to Comply A DOJ investigation … [Read more...]
Hall of Famer Paul Hornung Suing Football Helmet Maker Riddell for Brain Injury
In recent years the National Football League has been in full damage control mode as allegations that the league covered up its knowledge of the sport’s potential to cause players brain injury continue to work their way through the courts and public perception. But despite the NFL’s having taken hits due to the controversy, both financially and in … [Read more...]
Government Struggles to Spread Word that Some Student Loans Can Be Written Off
In recent years the federal government has been furiously working to crack down on fraudulent for-profit colleges, universities, and other learning institutions. Though students of such organizations often do not obtain the education they were promised, they are frequently left with thousands of dollars in student loan debt. The federal government … [Read more...]
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