Lawyer Files Suit Against Senate to Take Action on Supreme Court Nominee
New Mexico lawyer Steve Michel has filed a lawsuit naming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, and the Senate as a whole as defendants. This suit was filed by Michel in an attempt to force Senate to take action on Merrick Garland as a Supreme Court nominee. Michel filed the suit in the US District … [Read more...]
New Legislation May Help Protect Minors’ Legal Rights
Senate Bill 1052, which has recently been approved by the California Senate and Assembly and sent back for a final vote, is designed to help minor defendants understand their legal rights before a police interrogation. This Bill will ensure that anyone under the age of 18, who has committed a crime, be given legal advice and a full understanding of … [Read more...]
Settlement for Uber Class Action Suit was Denied by Federal Judge
On Thursday, August 18, Judge Edward M. Chen of the Federal District Court of Northern California rejected the settlement agreed upon by Uber and its drivers regarding classification. This decision leaves room for Uber or the plaintiffs to seek further progress in Court, or to negotiate a new settlement. Case Facts The lawsuit between Uber and … [Read more...]
Recalled GM Ignition Switch Not Responsible For Deadly Crash in Texas
On Thursday, a Texas jury found General Motors’ defective ignition switch to not be responsible in a fatal car crash in 2011. GM’s recalled ignition switch would rotate out of position while a vehicle was in operation. This would cause the car to lose power steering, power brakes, and disengage airbags. GM recalled the defective switch in 2014, … [Read more...]
Understanding Compensation in a Personal Injury Case
Personal injury lawsuits represent some of the most commonplace types of cases filed in United States courts each and every year. These lawsuits range from slip and fall to automobile accident cases. No matter the specific type of personal injury lawsuit being pursued, there are different types of compensation for losses, damages and injuries to … [Read more...]
Legal Fees and Your Car Accident Case
If you are injured because of a car accident caused by someone else's negligence, you are in need of experienced representation from a skilled personal injury attorney. If you are like most people, you may find yourself hesitating a bit when it comes to retaining legal counsel because you do not fully understand the matter of legal fees and … [Read more...]
Georgia Accused of Violating Rights of Disabled Children
The US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of Georgia on Tuesday for the illegal segregation of children with behavioral disabilities. The suit alleges that thousands of disabled children enrolled in Georgia’s Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) program were unconstitutionally segregated into inadequate … [Read more...]
DOJ is Advising Supreme Court Not to Allow North Carolina’s Voting Law to Continue
On Thursday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) stated that allowing North Carolina to continue to enforce its voting laws “would inflict irreparable injury to minority voters” which regards to the upcoming election. The law has already been deemed unconstitutional in the 4th Circuit of Appeals in a unanimous verdict. Civil rights groups that … [Read more...]
Former FBI Agent Files Sexual Harassment Suit Against FBI
On Thursday, August 18th, former FBI agent Danielle Marks filed a suit claiming that many of her former FBI coworkers repeatedly harassed her, along with other female coworkers. Marks is seeking back pay, attorney fees, compensatory damages, and is also requesting to be reinstated as an FBI agent. Denver attorneys Charlotte Sweeny and Kaitlyn … [Read more...]
Seattle Jury Returns Major Verdict for Whistleblowing Cops
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...]
How Not To Get Out of Jury Duty
Over my 20 years of experience, the question I get most often when I tell people that I am a jury consultant is: “What should someone do to get out of jury duty?” As the director of JuryTrialConsultants.com I have consulted with lawyers on and participated in jury selection in hundreds of cases across the country. I have heard many desperate … [Read more...]
Contraceptive Dianette May Cause Fatal Blood Clots
The combined medication Dianette has been linked to the death of a young woman in England. Charlotte Foster, 23, collapsed at her work and later died at a hospital from a pulmonary embolism in January of this year. The coroner later revealed that the cause of death had been from a untreated side effect of Dianette. Foster had been prescribed … [Read more...]
Nevada Motorcycle Laws
In Nevada, it is almost always a great time to hit the road for a motorcycle trip. Although, if you’re planning on going out for vacation motorcycle get-away, you should be mindful state laws and safety procedures. The following article is intended to inform you of Nevada motorcycle laws and provide some common motorcycle safety tips. Nevada … [Read more...]
Tennessee Motorcycle Laws
Summer is the perfect time to go for a motorcycle ride. However, before you hit the road, it is important to know state motorcycle laws and to stay safe while you ride. The following article is intended to inform you about the different motorcycle laws in Tennessee, and to provide some general safety tips. What are the Laws Regarding Motorcycles … [Read more...]
Missouri Workers’ Compensation Law
What is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a process in which workers may receive compensation for work-related injuries without directly suing their employers. It is required by law for employers that have five or more employees to provide workers’ compensation coverage (with a few exceptions). The idea behind workers’ compensation … [Read more...]
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