Ryan J. Farrick, Author at Legal Reader

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.

Michigan Accuses Education Secretary Betsy DeVos of Funneling Coronavirus Money to Private Schools

July 8, 2020

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state Attorney General Dana Nessel have filed a federal lawsuit against Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, claiming the agency has illegally prioritized private schools in the disbursement of coronavirus-related aid. According to MLive.com, the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act—or CARES—allocated approximately $13 billion in funding to

Lawsuit Slams Oracle for Allegedly Discriminatory Hiring Policies

July 7, 2020

The lawsuit demands that Oracle executives resign and turn over their positions to ethnic minorities.

Freedom Foundation Sues Washington, Calls Face Masks “Junk Science”

July 7, 2020

The lawsuit suggests that requiring Washingtonians to wear face masks in public is unconstitutional and oppressive.

Trump Campaign Files Lawsuit Against Pennsylvania in Bid to Stop Use of Mail Ballot Drop Boxes

July 5, 2020

The Trump campaign claims that “unmonitored” drop boxes encourages fraud.

Individuals wearing masks during coronavirus outbreak; Image via Pixabay. Public domain.

Texas Republicans Sue Gov. Abbott Over Masks Mandate

July 5, 2020

The attorney who filed the lawsuit suggests that, if Gov. Abbott’s executive order isn’t challenged, the state could require residents to wear gloves and hazmat suits in public, too.

Instacart Sues Seattle to Prevent Employees from Getting Fair Pay

July 4, 2020

Instacart says its profit margins will be hurt by having to pay essential gig workers an extra $2.00 per order during the coronavirus pandemic.

Harvard University Moves to Dismiss Prison Divestment Lawsuit

July 4, 2020

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.

Immigration Judges Sue Trump Administration for Stifling Free Speech

July 3, 2020

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

July 3, 2020

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

July 3, 2020

One doctor wrote over 9,000 prescriptions for Novartis drugs, and was rewarded with a $320k honorarium.

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