Texas Flight Attendant and ‘Dreamer’ Released from Immigration Custody

Serene Saavedra Roman was held by I.C.E. for over a month after attempting to re-enter the United States following a routine flight.

Duke to Pay $112.5 Million in Research Fraud Settlement

Additionally, whistleblower Joseph Thomas is expected to pocket approximately $33 million.

As U.S. Divorce Rates Decline, Baby Boomers Continue to Call it Quits

‘Til death do us part is becoming less of a trend in the Baby Boomer generation. As total divorce rates decrease, there’s a steady move in the opposite direction for the Boomers.

How to Prevent Scams about Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving cars seem to be the new wave of the future. But, are we ready for them?

Energy Alchemy: Sustainable or Silly?

How long can we rely on energy-intensive industries to transform fuel into plastic and plastic into fuel, or to perform services that nature would willingly undertake for free if we’d just get out of the way?

Minority Patients More Likely to Receive Opioids, Reveals California Study

California study suggests that minority patients are more likely to be prescribed addictive opioid painkillers than non-minorities.

Michigan Mom Sues Spirit for Allegedly Taking Daughter Off Overbooked Flight

Stacy Giordano claims Spirit staff ordered her 15-year old daughter off a flight without informing her.

Lawsuit Against L.L. Bean’s Return Policy Just Got Dismissed

The third of four lawsuits against L.L. Bean was recently dismissed by a California judge.

Pediatrician Accused of Sexually Assaulting Patient Reopens Urgent Care

A pediatrician that has been accused of fondly a female patient has reopened his urgent care center and it will remain open for business until a Medical Board hearing in August to determine whether he will be able to keep his license.

Inmate’s Brother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Awarded $5 Million

Brother of inmate who died after being repeatedly punched while restrained received $5 million.

California State University, San Francisco State University Settle Lawsuit with Pro-Israel Students

Earlier this week, California State University and San Francisco State University agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit with a group of pro-Israel students.

Lawsuit Accuses Oklahoma of Hosting (Another) Debtor’s Prison and Judicial Corruption (Again)

The lawsuit is the latest to accuse Oklahoma of punishing the poor by operating a debtor’s prison.

Trump Frees College Campuses from Liberal Oppression with “Redundant” Executive Order

The action seems designed simply to flatter Trump’s base while casting the president as a First Amendment watchdog.

Texas Debates Costs of Installing Air Conditioning in Prisons Versus Letting Inmates Die from Heat Stroke

The bill has been described as a “long-shot”–and its sponsors say that’s because its projected costs are being grossly inflated.

Lawsuit Alleges JetBlue Pilots Drugged, Raped Crew Members

JetBlue airline and two of its pilots recently came under fire in a new lawsuit alleging the two pilots drugged and raped a few female crew members during a layover.

Anne Arundel County School Under Fire After Teacher Slams Door on Student’s Hand, Severing Fingertips

The MacArthur Middle School Board of Education in Anne Arundel County is at the center of a lawsuit after a former teacher accidentally slammed a door on a student’s hand, severing her fingertips.

Will Purdue Declare Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Opioid Litigation?

Rumor has it that Purdue is planning to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy to halt the 2,000 lawsuits against it for deceptively marketing OxyContin to doctors and patients.

Former Hotchkiss Student’s Sexual Abuse Trial Will Move Forward

Two students have come forward with sexual abuse allegations against faculty and staff at The Hotchkiss School. One student’s trial will moved forward, judge orders.

Supreme Court Says Government Can ‘Indefinitely’ Detain Some Legal Immigrants

A narrow win for the Trump administration, the ruling lets federal officials deport immigrants who’ve served criminal sentences in the distant past.

Connecticut Woman Sues Harvard Over 19th Century Images Showing Slave Ancestors

Attorneys say Harvard profits off a 19th-century picture of Tamara Lanier’s ancestor, possibly violating the 13th Amendment.