Settlement Accepted by Lawyer without Permission from Client
A trial lawyer from California claims that he did not have the authority to settle a case for $350,000 just…
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The Suffering to Gain Suffrage
We take women's suffrage for granted as an obvious common sense right. But how do such ideas become obvious and…
George Zimmerman Released with GPS Tracker
George Zimmerman was released from the Seminole County jail on Monday, early-morning. Zimmerman gained notoriety for killing 17-year old Trayvon…
Colorado Passes ‘Direct File’ to Law Limiting Adult Criminal Charges on Juveniles
Using Colorado’s longstanding ‘direct file’ system, Governor John Hickenlooper signed into law a bill that will limit the ability of…
Women Raped at U.S. Military Academies File Lawsuit
Following on the heels of Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s announcement to curb thousands of sexual assaults occurring each year within…
Class-Action Suit by Zombies Puts UMG in Fear
The Universal Music Group’s motion to dismiss the class-action suit brought by Rob Zombie and his band White Zombie was…
Muslim Employees Sue IHOP for Discrimination
The national chain known as IHOP, International House of Pancakes, has gotten itself into some hot water after some Muslim…
New Vehicle Impound Policy in LA Causing a Stir
The Los Angeles Police Department has a new policy that has created a ton of controversy recently. The new policy…
Murdoch’s Phone Hacking Scandal Set to Cross the Atlantic
The phone hacking scandal involving Rupert Murdoch’s ‘News of the World’ may soon be fought out in U.S. courts. Norman…
Lawsuit Filed over Dog Dying by Eating Waggin’ Train Treats
On Wednesday, Dennis Adkins from Illinois sued both Nestle Purina Petcare and Wal-Mart Stores, alleging that his 9-year old Pomeranian…
Appeals Court Rules Bank Would Face Lawsuit Over Charging Gift Card Reactivation
On Tuesday, an unanimous Appellate Division, Second Department held that a federal chartered savings bank must face a lawsuit to…
Harleysville Caught in the Middle of Legal Crossfire
Talk of a tight spot! The Harleysville Group Inc is facing two lawsuits at the same time: The grievance in…