Massachusetts Supreme Court Tosses Prison Divestment Lawsuit Against Harvard
The Supreme Judicial Court said that just because the plaintiffs donated to Harvard’s endowment did not mean they had standing to challenge the funds’ use.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Sues Prison for Taking Away His Baseball Cap
Tsarnaev claims prison guards “discriminated” against him by confiscating his baseball cap and bandana.
Federal Judge Moves Bear Baiting Lawsuit Forward, Again
Conservation groups file a lawsuit to stop black bear baiting, which they say has led to the deaths of protected grizzlies.
East Carolina University Settles Title IX Lawsuit for $200K
East Carolina University is settling a lawsuit over a Title IX complaint for $200,000.
Liberty University Sues Virginia for Cutting Aid to Online Students
The university is challenging a recent change to the Virginia state budget, which prohibits online students from receiving a tuition assistance grant.
PornHub Owner MindGeek Faces Class Action in Canadian Court
The proposed class action claims that MindGeek allowed videos of child sex exploitation–and other nonconsensual acts–on its subsidiary website, PornHub.
Mississippi Medical Marijuana Initiative Continues to be Debated
Madison, Mississippi Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler is challenging Initiative 65 in court.
University Hospital Faces Lawsuit for Flushing Fetus
Hospital is accused of offering inadequate pregnancy care and flushing a miscarried fetus.
In Lawsuit Over Refunds, Judge Sides with Ironman
A lawsuit over refunds was recently settled between Ironman and some disgruntled athletes.
6 Things You Need to Know When Studying Personal Injury Law
Being an injury lawyer is a great responsibility, as you have people’s hopes in your hands.