Ryan Farrick is a writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.



Supreme Court Lets Oil Companies Move Climate Litigation to Federal Court

“As the Court recognized, the plaintiffs’ claims are related to activities that Chevron and other energy companies performed under federal supervision during World War II,” a Chevron spokesperson said. “Those claims are flawed as a matter of both state law and federal law, and Chevron looks forward to litigating these cases in federal court, where they belong.”



Nebraska Prison Reverses Ban on Certain Native American Religious Practices

“It should not have taken a lawsuit to reach this outcome,” said Carter Matt, a staff attorney with the ACLU of Nebraska. “The government clearly overstepped by barring dozens of people form participating in traditional religious practices. Officials did not relent when our clients advocated for themselves through the grievance process.”


Court Won’t Let Trump Administration Pre-Emptively Sue Hawaii

The Justice Department’s lawsuit against Hawaii was part of a wider-ranging effort against states attempting to hold the oil industry liable for the practical damage wrought by climate change. Under former Attorney General Pam Bondi, the government also filed claims targeting Michigan, New York, and Vermont.



Carnival to Pay $300k to Passenger Who Fell Down Stairs After Drinking 14 Tequila Shots

The lawsuit described Sanders’ experience aboard the Carnival Radiance on January 5, 2024. She was served “at least 14 shots” of tequila between approximately 2:50 p.m. and 11:37 p.m. the same evening. Sometime around midnight, Sanders fell down a staircase. She sustained multiple physical injuries, including a concussion, headaches, and another possible traumatic brain injury. Sanders also suffered a tailbone injury and developed extensive bruising.