Lex Machina Releases 2021 Patent Litigation Report
Patent litigators saw record damages and increased case filings despite the pandemic.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Utah Church Joints Immigrant Woman’s Lawsuit Against ICE
Vicky Chavez has spent the last three years seeking sanctuary from deportation inside a Salt Lake City-area church.
University of Phoenix Students Eligible for Share in $50m Settlement Fund
The University of Phoenix was accused of engaging in deceptive marketing practices to attract students.
Pierce County Judge Reaffirms Amtrak is “100%” Responsible for Washington Derailment
A Pierce County judge has found that Amtrak alone is responsible for a 2017 derailment in Washington state that killed 3 people and left at least 65 injured. According to The News Tribune, the court issued its judgment in relation to a lawsuit filed by an Amtrak engineer who was injured in the crash. Fred
Lawsuit Over Fatal 2017 Sand Cave-in Death in Ocean City Nears Settlement
The family of Ashley O’Connor is awaiting a resolution to a lawsuit filed in the aftermath of her tragic death.
How Small Firms Can Successfully Litigate During COVID
Solo practitioners and those at small and boutique firms who demonstrate patience will set the tone for professionalism, collaboration and client service.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Settles 2018 Lawsuit Over Child Mental Health Care
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently agreed to settle a lawsuit with a handful of families who argued their children weren’t getting adequate mental health care services.
Firearm Owners Sue Wayne County Over Long Concealed-Carry Permit Wait Times
Gun owners and firearms advocates have filed a lawsuit against Wayne County, Michigan, claiming officials take too long to process and issue concealed-carry pistol licenses. According to FOX News, many of the plaintiffs say they have taken and passed the right classes needed to obtain a concealed-carry permit. But even after submitting the right paperwork
Family of Black Teen Falsely Accused of Stealing Cell Phone Files Lawsuit Against Accuser, Hotel
The 22-year old woman who accused the teenager was later reunited with her phone–after an Uber driver discovered she’d left it in the car.
Lawsuit: Eastern Michigan University Covered Up Sexual Assaults, Protected Fraternities
The university’s Title IX director allegedly try to dissuade some women from reporting assaults, saying they wouldn’t be taken seriously.