Smartphones and Social Media: Are They Impairing Our Court Proceedings?
Summary: Smartphones and social media have made it much harder for judges to ensure a fair and impartial trial. In…
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Playmates, Models Sue Tampa Nudist Resort
Summary: Sixteen models filed a lawsuit against a Tampa nudist resort for unauthorized use of their images. For anyone who…
Marriott to Become Largest Hotel Chain in the World
Summary: Hotel chains are entering the merger market, with Marriott and Starwood becoming the first to take the plunge. Marriott International…
Utah Judge Oversteps His Boundaries
Summary: A Utah judge stands alone after letting his personal beliefs on homosexuality interfere with the well-being of a foster…
Riverside, California Wiretap by DEA May Be Illegal
Summary: Wiretaps are becoming the new norm in Riverside County, California, the highest heroin and methamphetamine drug trafficking place in…
New York Attorney General Cracks Down on Fantasy Football Sites
Summary: The New York Attorney General has ruled fantasy football sites are illegal gambling operations. Back in October, Republican presidential…
Once Again, Justice Sotomayor Proves Herself an Ally Against Police Brutality
Summary: In a recent Supreme Court decision, Sotomayor was the sole dissent in a case regarding police use of deadly…
UVA Frat House Sues Rolling Stone for $25M
Summary: In 2014, Rolling Stone published a damning article about the University of Virginia and the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi—but it…
Queens Teacher Claims He Was Fired for Being Straight
Summary: A teacher in Queens, New York said he was fired for being a straight man. While we’ve all heard…
Same-Sex Divorce Just as Legal as the Marriage
Summary: With the U.S. Supreme Courts same-sex marriage ruling from months ago, divorce cases sitting in appeals from before the…
October Positive Month for New Legal Jobs
Summary: The legal industry is seeing positive numbers since the recession took its toll on the industry years ago. The…
Senators Work to Protect Negative Online Reviews from Retaliation
Summary: A group of senators are working to free customers to post bad reviews online without fear of retaliation. While…