Michael Brown’s Parents and Ferguson, MO Settle Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Summary: The family of Michael Brown has settled their wrongful death lawsuit against the city. In August 2014, unarmed black…
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Ferguson Hires Lawyer for $1,335 an Hour to Litigate Reforms
Summary: Ferguson hires Winston and Strawn lawyer at $1,335 an hour to litigate reforms. While Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson got…
Prosecutor’s Scheduled Visit Causes Rift at Saint Louis University Law School
Summary: The students and faculty of Saint Louis University Law School are torn about an upcoming visit by prosecutor Bob…
Senator Booker Slams Justice System
Summary: Senator Cory Booker delivered a blunt speech to the Senate, stating that the American legal system is not a…
Harvard Law Students Seek Exam Delays Amidst Protests
Summary: Following the examples of Georgetown University and Columbia University, Harvard Law students are seeking delays for exams due to…
Last Words Cover Harvard Law Professors’ Portraits
Summary: Portraits of Harvard Law professors, both past and present, have been covered by #LastWords fliers, many of which commemorate…
Law Students May Postpone Exams Due to Stress from Grand Jury Decisions
Summary: Columbia University School of Law has announced that students will be allowed to delay their final exams if they…
Michael Brown’s Family to Continue Legal Fight
Summary: Benjamin Crump, the attorney for the family of Michael Brown, has stated that the family will continue to pursue…
State of Emergency Declared in Missouri as Grand Jury Hears Evidence
Summary: The governor of Missouri has declared a state of emergency while the state awaits the grand jury’s decision in…
Officers in Ferguson and Across the Country Preparing for Violence
Summary: Police officers across the country are preparing for the potential for violence when the St. Louis County grand jury issues…
Lawyers Arrested Videotaping Protests in Ferguson, Missouri
Summary: Lawyers who have traveled to Ferguson, Missouri to help protesters with their case, have been taken into custody multiple times…
Prosecutors to Present Evidence on Ferguson Shooting to Grand Jury
Summary: The state will begin its presentation of evidence against a police officer that shot and killed an eighteen-year-old boy…