State Bar of Wisconsin Settles Lawsuit, Agrees to Provide New Definition of “Diversity”
A spokesperson for the Wisconsin Bar Association emphasized that, despite the settlement, its “Diversity Clerkship Program” will continue running.
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Google Agrees to Settle $5b “Incognito” Mode Lawsuit–Without Paying Anything
Although Google has agreed to delete billions of potentially sensitive records, the company emphasized that it will not be required to pay any compensation to the plaintiffs.
North Carolina Courts Tosses Bias and “Political Culture” Lawsuit Against Charlotte Latin School
In an earlier ruling upholding a lower court decision, the appellate panel found the plaintiffs–two North Carolina parents who claimed Charlotte Latin School was enforcing a “cancel culture” agenda–were incapable of fulfilling a contractual requirement to maintain a “positive” relationship with educators.
Nexus Services Ordered to Pay $811m in Immigrant GPS-Monitoring Judgment
Although the court find Nexus Services liable for engaging in deceptive and predatory practices, a spokesperson for the company says that the massive default judgment has no precedent in modern American jurisprudence.
George Carlin Estate Settles A.I. Copyright Infringement Claim
The estate of George Carlin has reached a settlement with the owners of a comedy podcast who claimed to have used an artificial intelligence program to air a special featuring the late comedian’s voice and persona. According to The Guardian, the owners and creators of the “Dudesy” podcast—former Mad TV comedian Will Sasso, and writer
New York Inmates Say Planned Solar Eclipse Lockdown Violates Their Constitutional Rights
The Woodbourne Correctional inmates–hailing from disparate religious backgrounds–all claim that a planned state-wide lockdown will deprive them of a constitutionally-protected spiritual experience that they will likely never again have an opportunity to witness.
Ohio Families File Legal Challenge Against Impending Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care
Attorneys from Goodwin and the ACLU claim that Ohio’s controversial House Bill 68, which would limit gender-affirming care for transgender children and curb transgender athletes’ participation in girls’ and women’s sports, violates numerous provisions of the state constitution.
Federal Judge Will Let Mexican Government Continue Lawsuit Against Arizona Gun Dealers
The Arizona-based federal trial court found that state-level laws and constitutional protections cannot shield certain firearm dealers from a liability lawsuit led by the Mexican government.
Florida, Walt Disney Company Reach Agreement in Long-Running Legal Feud
The Walt Disney Company will drop its claims against the state, which center on unprecedented changes to the areas around Walt Disney World resort, in exchange for more productive negotiations.
Lawsuit: Chicago-area Doctor Sexually Abused Hundreds of Women, Hospital Failed to Warn Patients
The lawsuit claims that several hospitals associated with former Dr. Fabio Ortega failed to do their due diligence in investigating patient complaints, which date as far back as 1989.