Judge: Get Married or Get Locked Up
Summary: A judge ordered a couple to get married or else a young man would face jail time for an…
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James Holmes: Life in Prison
Summary: James Holmes, the shooter behind the Aurora, Colorado theater massacre, will serve the rest of his days in prison.…
General Counsel Face New Challenges If New Bill Passes
Summary: The House of Representatives must consider a bill that has been passed unanimously by the Senate that expands protections…
Appeals Court: Sorry, We Lost Your Case
Summary: In a recent opinion, an appeals court apologized for not taking action on a case for several years—due to…
ATM Fee Case Revived Against Visa, MasterCard
Summary: A case that was previously dismissed against Visa and MasterCard has been revived. The complaint alleges that the companies…
Big Pharma, Biotech Companies Ask for Patent Protections
Summary: In light of the discussions involving the Trans-Pacific Partnership, many major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies have sought patent protections…
Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Sandra Bland Case
Summary: Geneva Reed-Veal has filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of her daughter, Sandra Bland, who died last month…
Judge Stops Release of Hidden Camera Footage of Abortion Providers
Summary: After anti-abortion activists released video that allegedly showed Planned Parenthood officials discussing the sale of fetal tissue, a judge…
Legal Job Market Slowly Improving
Summary: Overall, the job market has improved for law school graduates, but better numbers may actually reflect a smaller applicant…
Should Mental Health Questions Remain on Bar Applications?
Summary: A resolution that would remove several questions about mental health on bar applications has been proposed and is set…
Chimps Not ‘Legal Persons,’ Court Rules
Summary: A New York judge has ruled that, for purposes of habeas corpus, chimpanzees are not legal persons. A New…
Judge Dismisses Central Argument in Transgender Student Restroom Dispute
Summary: Gavin Grimm is fighting for his right to use the boys’ restroom at his high school. Grimm was born…