Digital Court and Other Future Tech
From wireless internet in courtrooms to entirely digital court judgments, the future of justice is coming to a case near you.
American Bar Association Wins Public Service Loan Forgiveness Lawsuit
The Department of Education had tried to retroactively strip ABA members of their right to apply for public service loan forgiveness programs.
How Horny, Angry Inmates Could Cost Cook County $14m
Between 2015 and 2017, a group of Chicago inmates began aggressively masturbating at female public defenders and law clerks.
Medicare Will Now Cover Acupuncture for Pain Relief
Holistic services provide a safer, healthier option for pain relief.
Temporary Fentanyl Variant Ban Extended by the DEA
The federal government extends a ban on fentanyl lookalikes.
Michigan Family Agrees to Settle Pollution Lawsuit Against Wolverine World Wide and 3M
Wolverine World Wide and 3M recently agreed to settle a lawsuit over contaminated ground water with a Michigan family.
Judge Dismisses Rep. Devin Nunes’s Lawsuit Against Fusion GPS
Nunes, an outspoken ally of President Donald Trump, filed numerous, arguably frivolous lawsuits against political opponents in 2019.
Trump Administration’s “Public Charge” Rule Will Make It Harder for Immigrants to Get Green Cards
The rule is expected to take effect Monday, mere days after acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney privately bemoaned waning immigration to the United States.
Women Soccer Players Demand $66m to Settle Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
Interestingly, even the national men’s soccer team has asked the U.S. Soccer Federation to raise women’s pay.
New Mexico Sues Google for Harvesting Kids Internet-use Data
New Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office says that Google harvests data ranging from kids’ web-use habits to their physical locations and voice recordings.