Harvard University Moves to Dismiss Prison Divestment Lawsuit
Harvard alleged in its motion to dismiss that there is no law prohibiting the university from investing a portion of its endowment in the prison industry.
Ryan J. Farrick
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.
Immigration Judges Sue Trump Administration for Stifling Free Speech
The lawsuit claims that the Trump administration is trying to make it appear as if immigration judges are wholly supportive of the government’s immigration policies.
Controversial Harvey Weinstein Settlement Will Pay $19m to Dozens of Women
Attorneys for some women say the settlement amount is far too small for the scope of Weinstein’s crimes.
Pharmaceutical Giant Novartis to Pay Government $729m for Giving Doctors, Patients Kickbacks
One doctor wrote over 9,000 prescriptions for Novartis drugs, and was rewarded with a $320k honorarium.
Connecticut Inmates, Guards at Garner Correctional Say They Were Exposed to Radon Gas
A federal appeals court recently found that Garner inmates and staff do have sufficient legal standing to continue their lawsuit against the state.
Court Says Simon & Schuster Can Publish Tell-All Book on President Donald Trump’s Upbringing
A New York appellate judge found that even though Trump’s niece, Mary Trump, is bound by a confidentiality agreement, publisher Simon & Schuster is not.
Some Americans have to Sign Arbitration Agreements to get Stimulus Funds
Consumers would have to read through their prepaid stimulus debit card’s entire card-holder agreement to find the forfeiture.
Jackson County, MO, Settles with Family of Woman Who Died “Horrible” Death in Local Jail
ReGina Thurman was showing the obvious signs of an impending heart attack, but medical workers gave her antacids instead of prompt medical treatment.
Senators Demand that Debt Collectors Stop Garnishing Wages Amidst Pandemic
Some debt collection companies have continued filing lawsuits against debtors through April and May.
D.C. Attorney General Sues ExxonMobil, Energy Companies on Climate Change
The lawsuit claims that energy companies knew about man-made climate change since the 1950s, yet intentionally misled the public about its reality.