The Real Ali Zaidi Should Be Disbarred
Michigan lawyer Ali Zaidi may face disbarment after making false claims about his employment history and credentials in both his resume and online.
News & Politics
Is Sugar The New Tobacco?
At the beginning of this month, we saw Philadelphia implement the first tax on sugary drinks by any large city in the United States. The tax adds a $0.015 tax per ounce to the cost of most drinks, specifically those sweetened with sugar, or artificial sugar sweeteners. This means that a 12oz soda will cost about $0.18 more than it did on December 31.
Renegotiating NAFTA Among Trump’s First Executive Orders
Less than a week after taking office, President Trump is set to sign his first round of executive orders, including one that would renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada. In fact, as early as today he plans on making the topic of free trade a focus, as a senior White
Massachusetts Court Takes Neutral Stance in Case Dismissal
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court refused to outright dismiss the nearly 21,000 drug related criminal cases linked to Annie Dookhan.
The Evidence of our Eyes and Ears
Will we believe the evidence of our eyes and ears, or will we be loyal to the President?
Alecia Schmuhl Sentenced To 45 Years
Virginia ex-lawyer Alecia Schmuhlwas sentenced in tears to 45 years in prison for the home invasion and attack of her former managing partner and his wife.
Florida Residents At Risk in Takata Airbag Recall
Faulty Takata airbags mark the biggest automotive recall in U.S. history to date. Florida residents are at the greatest risk.
Settlement Reached Over Secret Service Racial Discrimination Allegations
A lengthy lawsuit against the Secret Service for committing racial discrimination against African-American agents is coming to a close, seemingly trial-free. Encompassing more than 100 agents, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Secret Service, the lawsuit first began back in 2000 when a handful of agents sued the agency due to claims that “they
St. Clair County Reaches Verdicts in 11 Civil Cases
St. Clair County has awarded almost $15.5 million to seven plaintiffs in 2016 with 11 civil cases reaching a verdict last year.
As Trump Is Sworn In, He Also Settles Trump University Litigation
It’s no secret that President Trump has been busy these last couple of weeks attempting to settle some of his many lawsuits against him, including the one regarding his real estate seminar program at Trump University, otherwise known as the Trump Entrepreneur Initiative. Just this week, days before being sworn in as our nation’s next President, he forked over $25 million to settle the Trump University litigation. Currently, the funds are sitting in escrow, awaiting a judge to either approve or disapprove the settlement. In the meantime, a hearing regarding the settlement is scheduled for March 31.