Lawsuit Brought by The Freedom Watch Against the NSA Hits a Wall
Summary: A lack of evidence to support the lawsuit leads an appeals court to turn the case against the NSA…
Legal News
National Labor Relations Board Ruling May End Contract Work
Summary: The National Labor Relations Board has revised its definition of “joint employer,” which is troubling to many companies, particularly…
Judge Recommends Disbarment of Three Attorneys in DUI Scandal
Summary: Three attorneys may face disbarment for their roles in having an opposing attorney arrested for DUI while they battled…
Associated Press Sues FBI for Impersonation
Summary: After the FBI failed to adequately respond to a Freedom of Information Act request, the Associated Press filed a…
Passive-Aggressive Smackdown Begins between Oregon Judges Bailey and Upton
By: Hannah Chee Summary: Two Oregon Judges had a nasty courthouse feud that has now gone public. Lacking even the tact…
Chicago Lawyer Accused of Coaching Witnesses to Lie
Summary: Prosecutors believe a Chicago area lawyer has been telling clients and witnesses to lie in several cases, with some…
Those in Government Positions Must Uphold the Law
Summary: Roman County Clerk loses her appeal and must issue marriage licenses to gay couples because it is her job…
Judge Rules That Dole CEO Must Repay Shareholders
Summary: After downplaying Dole’s financial situation to drive down stock prices, CEO David Murdock was able to purchase the entire…
Passengers Get Lousy Drink Voucher Whereas Lawyers Get Millions
Summary: An appeals court ruled that the settlement in a class action against Southwest Airlines was fair despite the passengers…
Husband and Wife Take $7.8 Million from Two Law Firms
Summary: All good things must come to an end, including billing and stealing millions from law firms for services not…
Banks Have a Mere $65 Billion in Outstanding Legal Costs
Summary: Although many banks have already paid significant sums for their roles in the 2008 financial crisis, many still face…
Ferguson Courts Told to Clean Up Their Act
Summary: The city of Ferguson has a long road ahead to mend the relations between government personnel and black members…