Trump Administration Sued Over Decision to End 2020 Census Early
Any decision to end the census early could have far-reaching political effects.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Inmates at NJ Women’s Prison Get All Clear to File Class-Action Suit Over Alleged Sexual Abuse
State Superior Court Judge Michael O’Neill recently ruled that a lawsuit against the New York Department of Corrections regarding allegations of sexual abuse may proceed.
Facebook Hikes Offer to $650 Million to Settle Facial Recognition Suit
As biometric technology continues to proliferate, it will not be surprising to see more robust biometric privacy laws coming out of state legislatures and Congress in the coming years.
Michigan Treasury Hit with Class-Action Suit Over Feminine Hygiene Product Taxes
Three Michigan women are going after the state’s treasury in a class-action lawsuit that seeks to bring an end to taxes on feminine hygiene products.
Trucking Lawsuits: It’s Not Just You vs The Trucking Company
Experienced trial attorneys garner more respect in the legal community, and the insurance companies know them all too well. They do not relish going to court against them.
Open Fields Have Eyes
The Open Fields doctrine means that even when you’re out in the middle of your own woods, far from the prying eyes of passers-by, maybe you’re never really alone.
Former Wake University Coach Hit with Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Donna Kent is suing Jamill Jones over his 2018 attack on her son that claimed his life.
Justice Departments Says Yale Discriminates Against White, Asian Applicants
The department issued a finding of fact, which asserts that Yale favors African-American and Latinx applicants with lower scores than their White and Asian-American counterparts.
San Jose Police Sued for Brutally Beating California Couple Celebrating Birthday
Officers were called to end a noisy birthday party–and wound up beating a couple so badly they were sent to the hospital.
Judge: National Rifle Association Can’t Sue New York for Shuttering Gun Shops During Coronavirus Outbreak
A judge said the NRA lacked standing to sue New York for shutting gun shops at the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak.