Mental Health Courts, Treatment Improve Lives
Switching from non-therapeutic punishment to treatment with therapy as managed by problem-solving courts is more humane and reduces recidivism.
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New York City Agrees to Settle 2013 Lawsuit with NYPD 911 Operators
The NYPD and city recently agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit with thousands of 911 operators.
Stealing Jewelry, a Lemur, a Tortoise Will Get Anyone Caught
Career criminals are constant and compulsive risk takers.
Ohio Gov. DeWine Backs Off His Own Gun Control Proposals
DeWine had pushed for red flag laws and mandatory background checks after an August shooting in Dayton left 10 dead and 27 injured.
7 Alternative Career Paths for Lawyers
The skills required to become a lawyer are highly sought-after in the business world, so you have a massive range of options available to you.
North Carolina Man Wins $750k from Wife’s Lover
Robert Kevin Howard used the state’s Alienation of Affection tort to win $750,000 from his wife’s lover, saying the man intentionally ruined their marriage.
Attorney Steals Files from Law Firm, Must Pay $775K
Attorney takes client information from law firm and is ordered to return the data and pay $775,000.
Sacklers Sell Off Ski Resorts in Areas Devastated by Crisis
Sacklers sell off ski resorts and stand to pocket $60 million.
Supreme Court to Decide if Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity are Protected By Civil Rights Act
The justices will consider today whether Title VII covers sexual orientation and gender identity.
DEA, FDA Issue Joint Warning Letters to Online Opioid Sellers
Two federal agencies join forces to stop online opioid sales.