First Blind Judge Elected to Michigan Supreme Court
Summary: Richard Bernstein, who will be sworn in on January 1 to serve on Michigan’s Supreme Court, will be the…
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Charles Koch’s Goal: Reform the Criminal Justice System
Summary: Charles Koch’s experience as a defendant in the courtroom has inspired him to revamp the country’s justice system. Charles…
Boston Bomber Judge Has Tough Reputation
Summary: Judge George O’Toole Jr. rules his courtroom in a strict, but impartial, manner—traits that many say will be of…
Uber Battle Spreads to Philadelphia
Summary: Dozens of Philadelphia cab companies have filed suit against Uber, alleging unfair competition and false advertising. The legal trouble…
The Craziest Lawsuits of 2014
Summary: These lawsuits take the cake for the most ridiculous lawsuits of the past year. Be sure to check out…
Florida Judge Convicted of DUI
Summary: A Florida judge will serve house arrest, pay fines, and will be monitored for alcohol use after a…
Oklahoma and Nebraska File Case in Supreme Court over Marijuana Legalization
Summary: A lawsuit has been filed in the United States Supreme Court by Oklahoma and Nebraska, seeking to overturn marijuana…
Cuban Cigars to be Legalized in United States
Summary: After being banned in the United States for over fifty years, Cuban cigars will become legal again in the…
Boston Bomber Appears in Federal Court
Summary: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev appeared in a federal court in Boston on Thursday. No rulings were made, but a judge will…
Obama’s Immigration Measures Unconstitutional
Summary: A federal court has ruled that President Obama’s recent executive order on immigration is unconstitutional. The Wall Street Journal…
Sony Faces Constitutional Challenges after Hacking Incident
Summary: Courts may rule in favor of news media outlets if Sony argues that its private information, stolen by hackers,…
MMA Fighters Prepare for Legal Battle
Summary: A class action suit should soon be prepared on behalf of a group of MMA fighters against UFC. According…