Another Judge Blocks Trump’s Anti-Immigrant “Public Charge” Order from Taking Effect
Trump’s revision to the longstanding “public charge” rule would’ve punished immigrants who not only use public resources, but are “more likely than not” to.
Verdicts & Settlements
Michigan Department of Corrections Agrees to $1.25M Settlement Over Death of Prisoner Whose Water was Shut Off
The Michigan State Department of Corrections will pay $1.25 million to settle a wrongful death suit after a former prisoner died.
Woman Who Set Her Boyfriend on Fire to be Sentenced
Alaskan woman who set her boyfriend on fire to receive sentence.
Purdue to Give Bonuses and Severance Pay Amid Bankruptcy
States push back after Purdue says it will pay its employees bonuses.
New York City Agrees to Settle 2013 Lawsuit with NYPD 911 Operators
The NYPD and city recently agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit with thousands of 911 operators.
North Carolina Man Wins $750k from Wife’s Lover
Robert Kevin Howard used the state’s Alienation of Affection tort to win $750,000 from his wife’s lover, saying the man intentionally ruined their marriage.
Attorney Steals Files from Law Firm, Must Pay $775K
Attorney takes client information from law firm and is ordered to return the data and pay $775,000.
Sacklers Sell Off Ski Resorts in Areas Devastated by Crisis
Sacklers sell off ski resorts and stand to pocket $60 million.
Mylan Settles with SEC Over Misclassifying EpiPen
Amid EpiPen shortage, Mylan settles with SEC.
MGM International Agrees to $800m Settlement with Vegas Shooting Victims
MGM expects the total award, which will range between $735 and $800 million, will cover thousands of potential claimants.