Pervis Payne Given Execution Reprieve Until April 2021
On November 6, Governor Lee gave Pervis Payne, who was scheduled for execution on December 3, 2020, a reprieve until April 9, 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
News & Politics
Are You a Kamala Harris Communist?
Conservatives call Kamala Harris a Communist, but they might be surprised to realize how they espouse a kind of Communism-lite, too.
Purdue Pharma’s Law Firm Hires Ex-DOJ Attorney
The law firm representing Purdue makes a controversial decision to hire ex-Department of Justice attorney involved in the case against the company.
In Rare Stand Against Qualified Immunity Doctrine, Supreme Court Will Let Texas Inmate Sue Correctional Officers
The justices say that Trent Michael Taylor was forced into such horrendous conditions that any reasonable corrections officer should have known they were violating the man’s constitutional rights.
This Week in Rideshare: Prop 22, Bikeshare, and Lawsuits
Prop 22 passes, scooters give bikes a boost, and a win for disabled rights. LegalRideshare breaks it down.
Labor Activists Disappointed As California Voters Say “Yes” to Controversial Proposition 22
With the initiative’s passage, gig-based companies like Uber and Lyft can continue denying benefits to their contractors.
Baltimore County to Pay $2M to Settle Claims Police Department Discriminated Against Black Applicants
The U.S. Justice Department claimed that Baltimore gave aspiring police officers an irrelevant written examination that favored applicants from privileged socioeconomic backgrounds.
New Suicide Hotline is Set to Roll Out in 2022
In an effort to better address the national suicide crisis, a three-digit hotline is set to become active in 2022.
Cyberbullying: What is Cyberbullying and How to Stop It
Pre-teens and teens usually won’t share what is happening to them with their parents, so it’s important for parents to pay attention to any changes in their child’s attitude and talk about the effects of bullying and what to do.
The Legal Side of COVID-19 Finances for Families
The emergence of COVID-19 has created difficulties for all working parents. Juggling financial challenges and their legal implications is particularly important regarding childcare and healthcare.