Conservative Christian Group Rallying Church Leaders Against Tort Reform
Conservative Christian Group Rallying Church Leaders Against Tort Reform
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Pet Owners are Injuring Animals to Feed Their Opioid Addiction
Pet Owners are Injuring Animals to Feed Their Opioid Addiction
Lawsuits Loom as Betsy DeVos Mulls Over Using Federal Funds to Arm Teachers
Civil rights and gun control watchdogs are preparing to sue the U.S. Department of Education over a controversial proposal that’d allow schools to use federal funding to arm teachers. “Our complaint will seek a declaration that allowing these federal funds to be spent on guns instead of activities meant to make schools feel safe is
American Muslim Woman Sues U.S. Customs Over Confiscated iPhone
An American Muslim is suing U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, alleging officials took her iPhone and copied its data without good cause. Rejhane Lazoja, 39, says she was stopped at Newark Liberty International in February. Accompanied by her 6-year old daughter, Lazoja was returned home to the United States from Switzerland. The suit, filed on
Babyganics Settles Lawsuit Accusing it of Violating Marketing Laws
As any parent knows, the baby aisle at any grocery or retail store is overwhelming for even the most seasoned among us. With endless brands to choose from and varieties of products to sift through, dashing to the store for a replacement sippy cup or bottle of lotion can turn into an hour-long ordeal in no time. This is especially true of product labels are confusing or misleading. In fact, when this happens, some parents just opt to file lawsuits. That’s exactly what happened earlier this week. A group of parents filed a “class-action lawsuit alleging that the language used on Babyganics packaging, such as the name ‘Babyganics’ and terms like ‘mineral-based’ and ‘natural’ violated marketing laws.”
Lawsuit Filed Against Hallsville R-IV School District After Bullied Student Commits Suicide
Rylie Wagner, a 13-year-old student in the Hallsville R-IV School District recently took her own life. According to a wrongful death lawsuit recently filed by her mother, Elizabeth Overstreet, Wagner “took her own life because of the bullying” she was experiencing at school.
Second Lawsuit Filed Against Oklahoma Couple Over Human Trafficking Allegations
A federal lawsuit was recently filed against a pair of business owners in Oklahoma, alleging that they lured “immigrants to the US on work visas then paid them substandard wages.” This latest suit was filed back in June by three “Jamaican immigrants who came to the US under student work visas between 2008 and 2012.” It’s the second lawsuit of it’s kind. Last year another suit was filed by “three Filipino immigrants who came into the country on temporary work visas in 2012” and experienced similar conditions the three Jamaican immigrants allegedly did.
President Trump and A.G. Jeff Sessions Trade Barbs and Accusations
The long-time feud between President Trump and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions took a startlingly public turn on Thursday, with both men using the media to condemn one another. Trump’s displeasure with the head of the Justice Department began to take its shape not long after the president’s inauguration. With the Russia investigation still fresh
U.S. Government Blames Idaho Boy for Setting Off Cyanide Trap
The United States government is blaming an Idaho boy for being injured by a cyanide trap mistakenly placed near his home by a federal official. According to the Associated Press, 14-year old Canyon Mansfield was playing with his dog last March when he discovered what appeared to be a garden sprinkler. When he moved closer
America’s Top Business Leaders Challenge Trump’s Immigration Policy
Dozens of America’s top business leaders have challenged the Trump administration’s immigration policy, saying the White House’s approach to labor is endangering the economy. Some 59 CEOs and top-level executives composed and signed a letter to the White House, claiming that Trump’s heavy-handed take on immigration threatens the livelihoods of skilled foreign workers. Each of