Lincoln City Police Department Under Fire Over Pregnancy Discrimination Allegations
A former officer with the Lincoln City Police Department is suing over allegations of pregnancy discrimination.
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Lawsuit: San Quentin Inmate Died from Coronavirus After State Transferred Sick, Untested Prisoners
The family of a California inmate who died from novel coronavirus has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Corrections, claiming a combination of poor planning and general negligence led to an uncontrolled outbreak. The Sacramento Bee reports that the lawsuit was filed by the surviving family of Daniel Ruiz. Ruiz, 61, had a prior
Attorneys, Judge Suggest Jurors in Derek Chauvin Trial May No Longer Be Impartial
The judge, as well as Chauvin’s defense, lamented how news of a $27 million settlement between Minneapolis and George Floyd’s family could sway jurors in Chauvin’s criminal case.
Colorado Lawmakers Debate Bill That’d Let Child Sex Abuse Survivors Sue Institutions Years Later
The Colorado Catholic Conference has claimed that removing the statute of limitations on institution-targeted lawsuits won’t provide true justice.
California Lawsuit Claims San Jose Police Used Excessive Force Against Black Lives Matter Protesters
One protester says he lost an eye after taking a few minutes to photograph protests on his way home.
Self-Reliance: A Positive COVID Result
International shipping is out-of-whack due to the pandemic, but self-reliance may be one of the best skills we learned in 2020, so let’s use it!
Curtis Flowers Will Receive $500K from Mississippi
Flowers will receive restitution from the state.
Will the Pandemic Recovery Bring Changes to Gender Inequality?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, women were adversely impacted by business and school closures, highlighting a level of gender inequality that must be addressed in the post-pandemic era.
CFPB: Lenders Can’t Discriminate on Basis of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, has said it will enforce a federal ban on lenders who discriminate against applicants on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. According to The Hill, the CFPB announced its decision on Tuesday. In an official statement, the agency explained that it has interpreted the Equal Credit
Who are Jeffrey Epstein’s Victims?
The Jeffrey Epstein victims compensation fund will pay from the deceased financier’s estate, which is valued at $630 million.