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.


Emory Professors Sue School Over Arrests During Pro-Palestine Protests

The plaintiffs in the claim include philosophy Professor Noelle McAfee, English and indigenous studies Professor Emilio Del Valle-Escalante, and economics Professor Caroline Fohlin. Notably, all three professors remain tenured faculty; though they were all arrested, none were convicted of any criminal charge.



Trader Joe’s Sued Over Low Caffeine Content in Low Acid Product

“It is so common that it is now cliché that coffee drinks depend on the caffeine contained therein to provide them with the energy they need to get through the day,” the lawsuit says. “Accordingly, the amount of caffeine in a coffee blend affects a consumers’ purchasing decision.”


Federal Judge Skeptical of Trump’s $10b Lawsuit Against IRS

President Trump, along with his sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, filed the lawsuit in January, claiming that the Internal Revenue Service failed to protect his and the Trump Organization’s confidential tax information, which was leaked to the media by former IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn.


Civil Rights Groups Sue Alaska After State Hands Voter Data to Trump Administration

Alaska, like Texas, recently signed an agreement with the federal government promising to share voter data. The Justice Department said that it plans to analyze any collected information to identify potential voter list issues and remove ineligible registrants. Watchdogs fear that the initiative could be used to advance President Donald Trump’s immigration-enforcement operations.




Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Democratic Fundraising Platform ActBlue

Paxton also claims that JetBlue accepts improper donations from people outside of the United States, as well as individuals who have already met mandated contribution limits. He opened an investigation into ActBlue in December 2023 and, a year later, sent a letter to the Federal Elections Commission claiming that he had uncovered evidence that “bad actors can illegally interfere in American elections by disguising political donations.”



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.”