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University Grapples With Hazing Death

Florida A&M University’s marching band has been suspended for at least another year as the university grapples with allegations that the band’s violent culture contributed to the hazing death of one student and injuries of…more

| Criminal Law, Education, Personal Injury

ALEC Puts the Screws to Asbestos Victims

Craig Grigonis, a third generation insulation installer in Michigan, watched his father die in 1987 of mesothelioma, a deadly form of cancer with one known cause: exposure to asbestos. Before he died, his father James,…more

| Business Organizations, Civil Remedies, Elections & Politics, Personal...

Visiting NYC? Prepare to be Frisked

If you’re planning to visit New York in the near future, be prepared to be patted down by a cop for no reason whatsoever. That’s the message being sent to the general public by the Bloomberg administration in the form of…more

| Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Constitutional Law,...

The Fatal Dangers of Medical Tourism

The investigation was one James Goldberg never wanted to undertake. Six years ago, Goldberg’s son Joshua, then 23, was living in Thailand, studying to become a Buddhist monk. When Joshua mysteriously lost feeling in his…more

| Civil Remedies, Health, International Law & Trade, Personal Injury,...

Facebook Ignores Harassment Complaints

What do you do when you find an imposter page on Facebook with your name, photo and false information you’d rather not have your loved ones, or coworkers, see? - Facebook took a month to remove sexually explicit imposter…more

| Communications & Media Law, Criminal Law, Privacy

What You Need to Know About LGBT Marriage

When President Obama announced his support for gay marriage earlier this month, he was echoing a sentiment that more and more Americans have come to believe – that LGBT citizens have the same right to formalize their love in law…more

| Civil Rights, Conflict of Laws, Constitutional Law, Elections &...

The Rising Cost of Going Bankrupt

Bankruptcy is the last lifeline for consumers facing insurmountable debts, but it still comes at a price. Between 200,000 and one million American consumers are estimated to be unable to afford the cost of filing for Chapter 7…more

| Bankruptcy, Consumer Protection

Good Luck Learning Your Employee Rights

Have you been demoted at work? Discriminated against? Fired? Your boss doesn’t want you to know your legal rights. Anti-worker groups got a court order saying that businesses don’t have to display the familiar employee…more

| Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law

Gary Coleman’s Ex-Wife Loses Fight for His Estate

Shannon Price, the ex-wife of the late actor Gary Coleman, is not entitled to any of his estate, a Utah judge ruled on Monday. Fourth District Judge James R. Taylor instead ruled in favor of Anna Gray, who worked as the…more

| Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning

Youth Hockey Hit: Part of the Game or Criminal Assault?

A vicious check in a youth hockey game in Massachusetts had the family of an injured player pushing for a criminal trial, although ultimately prosecutors decided not to press charges against the teen who delivered the…more

| Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury

Monsanto Allowed to Put Genetically Modified Food on Your Plate

Farmers, seed distributors and food justice organizations filed an appeal after their lawsuit against agricultural giant Monsanto was dismissed. More than 80 plaintiffs, including the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association,…more

| Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Intellectual Property, Science,...

$78.5 Million for Woman with Baby that ‘Came Back to Life’

A Pennsylvania woman was awarded $78.5 million after a doctor waited over an hour to deliver a baby in critical danger, resulting in brain damage and severe cerebral palsy that will demand medical assistance for the rest of the…more

| Civil Remedies, Personal Injury, Professional Malpractice

ALEC-Inspired Bills Could Bar Defective Drug Lawsuits

Every year, thousands of Americans are sickened or killed by bad prescription drugs, but a battle is brewing in several states that could take away the ability of consumers to sue drug makers based on model bills by the…more

| Civil Remedies, Elections & Politics, Products Liability

Choosing a Name and a Lawyer for your Baby

It’s official: Jacob and Sophia are America’s most popular baby names. Once you’ve settled on a name for your new bundle of joy, it’s not too early to make legal preparations as your child enters the world. …more

| Insurance, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning

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