Sarah Palin’s Defamation Case against the New York Times to be Reinstated
Even though the judges ruled in Palin’s favor, she’ll have to meet a high burden to prove the Times acted with real malice.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Court Reluctantly Rules against Family of Raheel Siddiqui, Marines Recruit Hazed to Death for Being Muslim
An appellate court rejected a $100-million wrongful death claim by the family of Raheel Siddiqui, a Marines recruit from Michigan. Siddiqui, writes The Detroit Free Press, died after falling off the top of a building. His family filed the lawsuit after uncovering evidence of extreme hazing at the Marines’ training base in Parris Island, North
FBI Raids Medical Research Center, Finds Body Parts in Buckets
Relatives thoughts they were donating their loved ones remains for medical research, but federal agents found this wasn’t the case.
Forced Arbitration is Becoming a Popular New Trend for Employers
Forced arbitration agreements are becoming the norm and employees should understand what they’re signing before they waive their rights.
Tesla Hit with Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Tesla recently came under fire in another wrongful death lawsuit alleging negligence.
University of Florida Settles Lawsuit with Conservative Student Group for $66K
The University of Florida agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit with a conservative student group.
LexisNexis Launches Context for Courts, Delivering Venue-Specific Insights for Data-Driven Litigators
Context helps lawyers choose the best cases to cite for their court and build their most persuasive argument by using the language the court relies on the most.
Couple Sues Missoula Doctor After Botched Surgery
Eletha and John Suttey recently sued a Missoula doctor over allegations that he botched a surgery he performed on Mrs. Suttey.
Medical Malpractice Claim Against Columbus Regional Healthcare Amended
Kristin Boeckh experienced a permanent spinal injury. An amended complaint has been file against Columbus Regional Healthcare and John Robert Wall, DO.
Bronx Sisters Settle with Archdiocese of New York on Clergy Abuse
The two sisters say they and another siblings were abused by a parish priest for years.