Washington Post: Apple Talks Big on Privacy But Resists Pro-Consumer Reform
In some cases, Apple’s even funded trade groups that lobby against pro-consumer legislation.
Serial Toilet Clogger Charged for His Crimes
A serial toilet clogger is caught and the out of order signs can be taken down.
Judge Charged along with Others in White Castle Fight
One of the judges involved in a fight in a White Castle parking lot is charged.
5 Legal Issues Faced in Human Resources
Human Resources professionals often face competing responsibilities: duty to company, but also to employees. There are legal issues they must avoid.
Lex Machina Launches Federal Environmental Litigation Module
+More than $22 billion in damages have been awarded in environmental cases over the last decade.
+BP Deepwater Horizon cases account for a significant amount of total litigation.
Uber Driver Threatens Lawsuit After She was Allegedly Assaulted by Passengers
Uber may be facing a lawsuit soon from one of its drivers who was allegedly attacked by three passengers if it doesn’t improve its safety measures for drivers.
Attorney Who Disappeared in 2018 is Officially Disbarred
The Florida Supreme Court suspended criminal defense attorney David Allen Brener’s license back in November after he was accused of abandoning his law practice without notice to his clients and without taking reasonable steps to protect their interests.” Now Brener has been officially, permanently disbarred after he failed to appear at court proceedings. Court documents
Swimmers Beware: CDC Warns of Contagious Pool Parasite
The CDC issues a warning for swimmers about contagious parasite in swimming pools.
Maryland Attorney General Sues Company Accused of Making Disabled Students Suffer ‘Dickensian’ Conditions
The suit blasts Bellwether–also known as AdvoServ Inc–for abusing mentally disabled students and under-training its poorly-paid employees.
Trump Administration Ends Asylum Protections with Rule Critics Call ‘Blatantly Illegal’
The administration won’t let asylum-seekers into the U.S. if they didn’t ask for protection in other countries, too.