Mexican Gov’t Files Lawsuit Against American Gun Manufacturers, Distributors
The Mexican government claims that American gun makers have knowingly adopted business practices that facilitate firearms smuggling.
Ryan J. Farrick
Ryan Farrick is a freelance 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.
California Rep. Files Another Defamation Lawsuit, This Time Against NBC, Rachel Maddow
Nunes claims that Maddow made fallacious claims about his unwillingness to part with a package allegedly given to him by a Russian agent.
“Trump Won”: Conspiracy-Spouting Colorado Attorneys Ordered to Pay Rivals’ Legal Fees
A federal judge called the conspiracy theories “baseless”–and potentially dangerous.
Zoom Reaches $85m Privacy Settlement
Zoom’s subscription users could be entitled to a small payday if a federal judge approves the agreement.
South Dakota Supreme Court Lets Sioux Falls Excessive Force Lawsuit Continue
While the Supreme Court did find that Sioux Falls officers’ warrantless search of a woman’s apartment was justified, they felt a jury may be inclined to believe they used excessive force to detain her.
Victims of Deadly Dayton Shooting Sue Manufacturer of Large-Capacity Firearm Magazine
Shooter Connor Betts was killed by Dayton police officers less than a minute after he opened fire outside a bar–but he was able to kill nine people within 20 seconds.
Biden Calls for N.Y. Gov. Cuomo to Step Down Following Sexual Harassment Report
On Tuesday, President Biden suggested that New York’s Democratic governor, Andrew Cuomo, resign following the state attorney general’s release of a report detailing Cuomo’s harassment of multiple women.
Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney for “Black Widow” Breach of Contract
Attorneys for the actress claim that Disney violated the terms of Johansson’s contract with Marvel by releasing “Black Widow” on Disney+ the same day the film went to theater.
Lawsuit: Johnson & Johnson Marketed Cancer-Causing Talcum Products to Black Women
The lawsuit alleges that Johnson & Johnson made a concerted effort to market its talcum powders to Black women, who were viewed as “high propensity” consumers.
Judge: Trump Family Can’t Force Fraud Lawsuit into Private Arbitration
Former President Donald Trump and his family stand accused of negligently sponsoring the American Communications Network, which has been likened to a pyramid scheme.