Missouri Supreme Court Orders Mercy Hospital to Pay Patient Millions

Accused of taking too long to diagnose a vulnerable patient’s rare disorder, Springfield’s Mercy Hospital will have to foot a $28 million bill.

Family of Overland Park Teenager Killed by Police Wins Settlement

The family of 17-year old John Albers, killed last year by an Overland Park police officer, has settled with the city for $2.3 million. Activists say that even though damages will be paid out, there are still many questions left lingering.

EU Court Strips McDonald’s of ‘Big Mac’ Trademark

After two years of litigation in a European Union court, McDonald’s has lost its right to the ‘Big Mac’ trademark across the continent.

Lex Machina Launches Comprehensive Contracts Litigation Module

Over the past decade, only 12K contract dispute cases awarded damages by the courts (vs. cases that settled). Legal analytics will upend this by giving attorneys unprecedented advantage in court by helping them predict the behaviors and outcomes different legal strategies will produce.

Murdered Illinois Inmate’s Family Suing for Answers

Earl Little’s family is suing Pinckneyville Correctional Center and its former warden, claiming prison administrators know the man’s violent cellmate posed a safety risk.

Portland Bartender Caught Drinking on Job Bashes Bar’s Lawsuit

Portland bartender Gunnar Hokan Jorstad is asking a judge to dismiss his former employer’s lawsuit, which seeks to recoup lost revenue from a 21-day, state-imposed booze ban on the establishment.

Tennessee Prison Guard Sues CoreCivic Over Inmate Assault, Harassment

A Tennessee woman is suing private prison contractor CoreCivic, claiming her colleagues left her alone with violent male inmates–and then ignored her calls for help.

Deported Ohio Woman Sues ICE, Calls Removal a “Bioethical Crisis”

An Ohio woman deported to Mexico in 2017 is suing the federal government. Attorneys say she may not have answers until the government re-opens.

Tips to Avoid Legal Issues for Small Businesses

Small businesses often don’t have the budget to defend legal actions. There are steps owners can take to lower the possibility of having legal difficulties.

Lawyers for Latter-Day Saints President Push Back Against Child Sex Abuse Deposition

The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is being asked to take the stand in a sexual abuse lawsuit involving his daughter and son-in-law. Fox13 reports that a motion seeking LDS President Russell M. Nelson was filed in federal court late last week. While Nelson himself isn’t implicated in the alleged

Uber Drivers in Massachusetts Sue, Alleging Labor Violations

Uber drivers in Massachusetts are suing the ride-sharing company, claiming it illegally labels its employees independent contractors in a bid to skirt minimum wage and state law. The Boston Herald reports that the suit, filed earlier this week in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, claims that the company “regularly fails to

Tamaqua School District Under Fire for Proposing to Arm Teachers

Gun control advocates are suing Tamaqua School District for a recently-passed policy that allows teachers to carry firearms at school. WFMZ reports that on Thursday, families launched a second lawsuit against the school district. Backed by Cease Fire PA, the litigation aims to topple Tamaqua’s firearms policy. “It’s not staff members’ place to have a

LexisNexis Launches Context, Advanced Judge & Expert Witness Analytics

LexisNexis’ Context Analytics solution is a powerful tool giving lawyers the power of data-driven analytics regarding judges and expert witnesses.

Locating a Top Personal Injury Attorney in Los Angeles

Accidents bring enough trouble into our lives. Finding the right personal injury attorney in Los Angeles can help eliminate some of those troubles.

Riverside Family Sues Sheriff’s Department in Mountain Biker’s Avoidable Death

A California family is suing the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, alleging that law enforcement waited a day before starting a search for injured mountain biker Andres Marin. Marin, writes the Press-Enterprise, called his wife just before sunset on March 1, 2014. It was his birthday, and he’d spend the latter half of the day mountain

Rock Island County Agrees to Settle Whistleblower Lawsuit for $630,000

Last month, Rock Island County agreed to settle a lawsuit for $630,000, bring an end to a legal battle that has lasted more than five years. The suit was originally filed by three former employees of Partners in Job Training and Placement/Workforce Development (PJTP) after they were fired for “reporting alleged financial fraud conducted by Mark Lohman, who was then interim director.” The three former employees were Jeanette Dawson, Carol Slavish and Michelle Holmes.

Managing a Construction Business in the Digital Age

While construction may have been named as one of the last industries ready for e-commerce, times are changing. There are several ways builders can digitally optimize their businesses.

Federal Workers’ Union Sues Trump Administration on Shutdown

A federal workers’ union launched a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday, claiming the White House is illegally insisting that some government employees work without pay. USA Today reports that the American Federation of Government Employees announced the lawsuit Monday, two weeks after Washington went into a partial shutdown. The union—the largest representing federal

Nvidia Sued Over Cryptocurrency Fallout

Law firms have joined forces to launch a class action against technology company Nvidia, alleging it mislead investors about its ability to withstand a weary cryptocurrency market. Tom’s Hardware reports that 2017 saw rising interest in cryptocurrency. The cost of certain computer components, such as GPUs, leapt up as individuals and firms invested in better

Government Shutdown Slows Suit Against Border Patrol’s ‘Icebox’ Holding Cells

A partial government shutdown is likely to delay an Arizona lawsuit challenging U.S. Border Patrol’s ‘icebox’ holding cells. Tucson.com reports that living conditions in some Border Patrol detention centers have attracted heightened scrutiny. Within the past month, two Guatemalan children died within days of being arrested. Although a federal judge ordered the agency to improve