Man Dies from Burns at Burning Man
Summary: Burning Man experienced its first known death from a man actually running into the flames during the signature burning…
Utah Nurse Manhandled by Police for Not Drawing Blood May Sue
Summary: The nurse arrested for refusing to draw blood from an unconsenting man may file a lawsuit. Last week, a…
Houston Lawyers Mobilize to Help Harvey Victims
Summary: Lawyers have volunteered their time and expertise to help Houston residents affected by Hurricane Harvey. On Friday, Texas's new…
Army Commander Suspended over Inappropriate Relationship
Summary: An Army commander was engaging in racy messages with the wife of a soldier, resulting in an investigation and…
“Mickey” Singer Sues Disney for Ripping Off Song
Summary: Toni Basil is suing Disney and other media companies for unauthorized use of her catchy hit song. No matter…
Law Firm Discrimination Case Raises the Question: Can Partners Be Employees?
Summary: Gender discrimination cases filed by law firm partners have sparked the debate on whether or not they are employees…
Texas Immigration Law Put on Hold by Federal Judge
Summary: A Texas law allowing for the police to ask the immigration status in legal detentions or arrests was largely…
Harvard Professor Alan Dershowitz Wins Legal Fight over Sex Claims
Summary: Famed Harvard Professor Alan Dershowitz appears to have finally removed his name from the sexual abuse allegations from a…
Wells Fargo Discloses More Fake Accounts
Summary: Wells Fargo admitted that 3.5 million fake accounts were created by employees trying to meet unrealistic sales goals. The…
Cobb County Cop in Trouble for Making Insensitive Remark
Summary: A Cobb County police officer trying to handle an uncooperative woman during a DUI stop made a remark that…
Judge Sends Benchmark’s Lawsuit against Former Uber CEO to Arbitration
Summary: Benchmark's attempt to remove Travis Kalanick from Uber's board of directors has been moved to arbitration. Uber CEO Travis…
Judge Tells Richard Simmons That Being Called Transgender Is Not Defamation
Summary: A judge dismissed Richard Simmons' defamation lawsuit against The National Enquirer. A Los Angeles-based judge told Richard Simmons on…