Lawsuit: White Boys Drag Black Girl with Rope around Her Neck
Summary: The family of a black girl who allegedly was dragged with a rope around her neck by three white…
Texas
Eleven States Sue Government over Transgender Directive
Summary: Texas and ten other states are suing the federal government for imposing a directive that forces schools to allow…
Oklahoma Looks to Make Abortion Illegal
Summary: A bill that will make any doctor that performs abortions a felon is pending approval from the Oklahoma governor…
$35 Million Settlement Reached in Allen Stanford Ponzi Scheme
Summary: After Allen Stanford’s billion dollar Ponzi scheme was uncovered in 2009, investors are finally getting some of their money…
Uber, Lyft Exit Austin after City Votes to Keep Fingerprinting Law
Summary: After a vote requiring Uber and Lyft to fingerprint their drivers, the two companies pulled out of the city…
Texas Voter Law Moves Back to Court of Appeals
Summary: The U.S. Supreme Court denied taking control over the Texas Voter Law, SB 14, and sent it back to…
NFL Star Johnny Manziel Indicted for Assault
Summary: NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel is facing serious charges of assault regarding an incident with his ex-girlfriend. Free agent and…
6 Best Cities for Law Students to Live
Summary: Kaplan released its list of the top cities for law students to live. Prospective law school students and potential…
Man with Skull Face Tattoo Arrested for Beating Pregnant Girlfriend
Summary: A Texan man with a creepy face tattoo beat and kicked his pregnant girlfriend over worries that the baby…
Abortion Takes the Stage Before the U.S. Supreme Court
Summary: The U.S. Supreme Court has taken on the issue of abortion regulations in Texas, short a conservative member of…
Rick Perry’s Criminal Charges Dropped by Texas Court
Summary: The former governor of Texas, Rick Perry, has had the last felony charge against him dropped by the highest…
Texas Oil Lawsuit Could Lead to Billions in Tax Refunds
Summary: An oil industry tax lawsuit may cost Texas its $4 billion surplus. Plunging oil prices have brought change in…