BP to Pay $138 Million in Attorney Fees
Summary: Attorney fees in the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster case have reached $138 million. According to Bloomberg, BP’s settlement with…
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Supreme Court Prepares to Hear Historic Cases
Summary: Justices are set to hear a number of controversial issues in the Supreme Court's new term. Brace yourself for…
NY District Attorney Prohibits Prosecutors from Keeping Guns
Summary: A ban on keeping guns, even at home, has sparked outcry at the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. According…
Over Four Thousand Legal Jobs Added in September
Summary: Around 4,700 jobs were added to the legal sector in September. According to American Lawyer, the legal sector gained…
Suit Claims Man Fired for ‘Flatulence,’ Foul Stench
Summary: A woman claims her husband suffered discrimination when he was fired for passing too much gas after he underwent…
Nearly 200 Class Action Suits Filed Against Volkswagen
Summary: Since Volkswagen revealed it manipulated numbers on emissions tests last month, close to 200 class action lawsuits have been filed…
Pope Francis Addresses United Nations
Summary: During Pope Francis’ visit to New York, he will address the United Nations and meet with world leaders. According…
Transgender Inmate Prevails in Suit against Prison
Summary: A transgender inmate has won a suit against a Maryland prison, causing the entire prison system in the state…
Wheelchair Bound Man Shot by Police in Delaware
Summary: A 28-year-old man in a wheelchair was shot and killed by police after he allegedly reached for a gun.…
Judge Rules that ‘Happy Birthday’ Song Should Not Be Copyrighted
Summary: After years of debate, a judge has ruled that the “Happy Birthday Song” is part of the public domain,…
Colorado Making More Money from Pot than Booze
Summary: Colorado has enjoyed a surplus of tax revenue since it legalized the use of marijuana. Ever since it legalized…
Friend of Charleston Church Shooter Faces Multiple Charges
Summary: A friend of the Charleston church shooter, Joey Meek, has been arrested for allegedly lying to federal agents and…