Supreme Court Rules That Juveniles Sentenced to Life Can Appeal for Parole
On Monday, January 25th, the Supreme Court ruled in Montgomery v. Louisiana that sentencing juveniles to life without parole is…
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Anti-Abortion Activists Indicted for Videos Accusing Planned Parenthood of Selling Baby Parts
Months ago, an organization called the Center for Medical Progress released a video that claimed to show that Planned Parenthood…
DC Still Figuring Out Proper Restrictions for Legal Marijuana
Nearly a year ago, on February 25, 2015, marijuana officially became legal in Washington, DC. Lately, the question of whether…
$150 Million Class Action Filed against Flint, Michigan
Summary: The people of Flint, Michigan are suing the governor, the city, and the state for their contaminated water. The…
Segregation or a Bold Plan?
Summary: The University of Connecticut has a problem with their black male population not graduating so they aim to address…
Lawsuit: Ex-Yahoo Employee Challenges Performance Review System
Summary: Amidst news of serious moral and financial problems at Yahoo, a lawsuit exposes a potential problem with its employee evaluation system.…
Martin & Seibert Whistleblower Sues for Wrongful Termination
Summary: A former clerk of Martin & Seibert, L.C. says she was fired because she blew the whistle on their…
The Oregon Standoff Explained
The Oregon militia standoff has been all over the news for weeks. However, not everyone understands the issues behind the…
The Aftermath of Ammon Bundy’s Arrest
The Oregon militia standoff has been going on since early January (you can read more about it here, in our…
22 Schiff Hardin Partners Exiting for Boutique Law Firm
Summary: Twenty-two partners are leaving Schiff Hardin for a new boutique firm. Chicago-based law firm Schiff Hardin has to say…
Ethan Couch Finally Arrives Back in the U.S.
Summary: The “Affluenza” teen Ethan Couch has made his return to the United States to face the consequences of breaking…
New York Jets Settle Wage Theft Suit with Cheerleaders
Summary: The New York Jets has agreed to pay their cheerleaders $324,000 for wage theft. Cheerleaders have always had a…