Federal Appeals Court Squashes Landmark “Climate Kids” Lawsuit
A panel of federal appellate judges ordered a lower court to dismiss a landmark climate change lawsuit.
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.
Fox News Pulls Hunter Biden “Mock Trial” Miniseries Under Threat of Litigation
Although Fox News has removed the miniseries from its streaming platform, attorneys for Hunter Biden claim that the conservative media network is continuing to mislead its viewers.
Lawsuit: Virginia Man Died After Henrico County Jail Ignored Requests for Life-Saving Prescription Medicine
Attorneys for the family of the deceased detainee claim that numerous calls were placed to the jail regarding Brad Hensley’s medical needs–none of which were returned by staff, culminating in Hensley’s death several days after intake.
Minneapolis Approves $150k Settlement for George Floyd Murder Eyewitness
“I look to my left, I see George Floyd. I look to my right, I see George Floyd,” Willaims said in 2021. “I look somewhere else and it’s like I’m always remembering.”
ACLU Files Lawsuit After DC Students Claim High School Shut Down Pro-Palestine Events
The ACLU claims that Jackson-Reed High School officials forced Arab Student Union members to jump through hoops when organizing events–only for many of their planned meetings to be canceled by administrators.
Alabama Realtors Group Files Motion to Intervene in Affirmative Action Lawsuit
The motion, filed on behalf of an organization representing African-American real estate brokers, claims that a recently-filed lawsuit threatens the opportunity afforded by some of Alabama’s affirmative action initiatives.
Alabama Woman Sues Andalusia Officials After She’s Arrested for Failing to Produce ID–In Her Own Home
The woman’s attorneys claim that Alabama police officers have a right to demand that suspects identify themselves–but that they cannot force residents to produce a driver’s license or passport.
Lawsuit: SEC is Breaking the Law By Monitoring Individual Stock Investments and Transactions
Attorneys for the New Civil Liberties Alliance claim that the SEC has overstepped its authority in creating a program that monitors the stock-related transactions of an estimated 100 million Americans.
Wisconsin Businesses Sue State After Gov. Tony Evers Extends School Funding By 400 Years
A coalition of Wisconsin businesses has filed a lawsuit challenging Gov. Tony Evers’ use of partial veto powers to extend incremental increases in school funding for more than 400 years. According to The Associated Press, the complaint was filed on behalf of the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Litigation Center. The lawsuit names two plaintiffs, and
Texas Man Sues Cinemark, Says Movie Theaters Shortchange Customers on Drinks
A man from North Texas has filed a lawsuit against Cinemark, claiming that the movie theaters’ 24-ounce cups can only hold 22 ounces of fluid.