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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against ‘America’s Got Talent’

Brianna Smith - March 9, 2018

‘America’s Got Talent,’ a reality competition show that features dancers, singers, magicians, comedians, and other types of performers, just got hit with some bad legal news. It turns out the show, along with the producers and network, NBC, is being sued in a wrongful death lawsuit. By whom, though, and why? For starters, the lawsuit was filed by the family of a “79-year-old woman claims she died three months after being injured in a fall from her wheelchair outside of where ‘AGT’ was filming” back in March 2017.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott Enrages NRA, Passes School Safety and Gun Violence Bill

Ryan J. Farrick - March 9, 2018

Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a broad bill intended to step up safety in schools and curtail gun violence on Friday. The legislation marks a major break from Republican tradition. Scott, himself a member of the GOP, rattled the National Rifle Association by raising the minimum age to purchase firearms from 18 to 21, along

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What to Consider Before Filing a Case Regarding a Car Accident

Mitchell Collins - March 9, 2018

So, you’ve been involved in a car accident caused by a negligent driver. You may be dealing with injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, vehicle repair costs, insurance company hassles, and a number of other complications. Before filing a case in court, however, you should consider the following factors.

FTC Can Move Forward With Lawsuit Against Internet Provider

Sara E. Teller - March 9, 2018

FTC Can Move Forward With Lawsuit Against Internet Provider

Why is the Rate of Pedestrian Fatalities on the Rise?

Brianna Smith - March 8, 2018

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, the roads are getting more and more dangerous for pedestrians. After decades of experiencing a decline in “the rate of fatal car accidents, numbers have crept back up in recent years,” especially those concerning pedestrian fatalities. Just how many pedestrians are losing their lives each year? Well, according to the most recent Transportation Department data, “nearly 6,000 pedestrians were struck and killed by vehicles on public roads” in 2016.

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CBD Legality: Conflicting State and Federal Marijuana Laws Create Regulatory Confusion

Stephen Bitsoli - March 8, 2018

There has never been much logic to marijuana laws. In 1970, cannabis, the least dangerous of drugs, was placed on Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act along with heroin and LSD. Schedule I is for the irredeemable drugs, the ones that have no good use, not even for terminal cancer patients. Marijuana had been

Civil Rights Advocates Sue East Mississippi Correctional Facility Over ‘Barbaric’ Living Conditions

Ryan J. Farrick - March 8, 2018

On Monday, attorneys for inmates at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility opened arguments in a class-action suit alleging barbaric conditions afflicting over a thousand prisoners. Both sides, according to the Clarion Ledger, presented their cases before U.S. District Judge William Barbour, Jr., on Monday. The juryless trial – expected to last up to six weeks

Ohio Files Another Lawsuit Addressing Opioid Crisis, Targeting Distributors

Sara E. Teller - March 8, 2018

Ohio Files Another Lawsuit Addressing Opioid Crisis, Targeting Distributors

AG Sessions ‘Declares War’ on California Over Immigration Law

Ryan J. Farrick - March 7, 2018

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a federal lawsuit against the State of California late Wednesday, citing the implementation of local immigration laws the federal government believes are unconstitutional. The suit, writes NBC News, names Gov. Jerry Brown and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as defendants along with the state. Litigation – led by the Justice

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Did Wayne State Decertify Christian Student Group Because of Beliefs?

Brianna Smith - March 7, 2018

A student organization at Wayne State University was recently decertified “for requiring its leadership to agree to a statement of beliefs,” according to a new lawsuit. The suit itself was filed on yesterday in federal court, and claims “Wayne State stripped the university’s chapter of InterVarsity of official student organization status illegally.”

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