Supreme Court Tosses Facebook Appeal in “Wiretap Act” Lawsuit
The class action claims that Facebook broke federal law by tracking consumers’ activities on other websites and platforms–even when they were logged out of their Facebook accounts.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Women Drop Class Action Against Harvey Weinstein and Company
Three women have dropped a sex trafficking lawsuit against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. According to The Hollywood Reporter, three Weinstein victims—identified as Louisette Geiss, Sarah Ann Thomas, and Melissa Thompson—have voluntarily agreed to dismiss their claims against the long-time producer and convicted sexual predator. The plaintiffs, says the Reporter, had tried to jump-start a
Nielsen Settles Discrimination Lawsuit with Black Exec Who Claimed She Was Denied Promotion
Consumer data and ratings aggregator Nielsen allegedly retaliated against a high-performing Black executive who’d been hoping for a promotion.
Minnesota Settles University Fraud Case for $42M
State AG gets millions in university deceptive marketing battle.
When Does a Car Accident Lawyer Take a Case to Trial?
Understanding why car accident lawyers take cases to trial can help you determine if a trial is the best option for you.
What Does a Real Estate Attorney Do?
Landmines of lawsuits, mediations, and court battles are always a possibility with real estate disputes. Real estate attorneys who specialize in disputes handle all areas of these resulting conflicts.
How a Personal Injury Attorney Can Increase Your Settlement Amount
Going into settlement negotiations without hiring a personal injury attorney may seem like a good way to save money, but it will cost you in the end.
When is it Time to Hire a Different Personal Injury Lawyer?
Not every attorney is right for every client or situation. If you sense that your case is going in a direction you don’t like, look for a new attorney.
Tobacco Companies Ordered to Issue Back Pay to States
R.J. Reynolds must compensate states for brands it sold off.
City of Buffalo Hit with Lawsuit Over 15 MPH Speed Limit in School Zones
Attorney Kevin Stocker is suing the city of Buffalo over a program that will lower the speed limit for school zones to 15 mph.