Connecticut Settlement Shows Schools Can’t Get Pledge of Allegiance Rights Right
Even though students can’t legally be compelled to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, districts across the country keep punishing students for exercising their rights.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Court Brings Back Palestinians’ $1b Lawsuit Against Sheldon Adelson
Discarding arguments about sovereignty and politics, a U.S. appeals court will let Palestinians continue a lawsuit against billionaire developer Sheldon Adelson and the U.S. government.
Judge Bunks Lawsuit Against Trump and Blasts ‘Climate Kids’ Ruling
A climate change lawsuit filed by two Pennsylvania boys against President Donald Trump was scrapped on Tuesday, the judge claiming courts can’t set executive policy. According to Reuters, the decision contradicts another made in Oregon. Nonetheless, U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond, based in Philadelphia, ruled there’s no contradiction between environmental degradation and the U.S. Constitution.
Covington Catholic Student Sues The Washington Post for $250M
Earlier this week, Nick Sandmann’s laywers, Lin Wood and Todd McMurtry, filed a $250 million lawsuit against The Washington Post regarding how it treated Sandmann in the aftermath of the January Lincoln Memorial incident.
Family of Massachusetts Woman Killed by Manhole Cover Files Wrongful Death Suit
The family of Caitlin M. Clavette, 35, is suing the Massachusetts Transportation Department for wrongful death and negligence regarding Clavette’s 2016 death.
Christian Fellowship Centers of New York, Inc. Sues Village of Canton Over Zoning Laws
The village of Canton recently came under fire in a new lawsuit over allegations that it’s zoning rules discriminate against religious organizations like the Christian Fellowship Centers of New York, Inc.
Satanic Temple Loses Lawsuit Over Informed Consent Laws Regarding Abortion in Missouri
Earlier this year, the Satanic Temple filed a lawsuit protesting Missouri’s informed consent laws in regard to abortion. Last week, the Missouri Supreme Court dismissed the case.
Bell Law Firm Wins $4.7M Verdict in MedMal Case – Botched Central Line
Jury finds doctor liable for negligence resulting in amputation for a patient represented by Bell Law Firm.
Lex Machina’s Annual Patent Litigation Report: Decline in Case Filings
District of Delaware was the top district for all patent and ANDA case filings; District courts awarded more than $1.4 billion dollars in patent damages in 2018; Apple Inc. and Google LLC were the most sued patent defendants in 2018; Juul Labs is a new High Volume Plaintiff in patent litigation cases.
California and Allies to Sue Trump Over National Emergency
Pointing to President Trump’s own remarks, California A.G. Xavier Becerra is filing a lawsuit against the White House with a dozen other attorneys general.