In California, a juror may not be dismissed on the basis of race. A prosecutor in Riverside County failed to abide by this rule when he excused one of only two Black jurors in the jury pool because she was “too opinionated.” An appellate court found this to be a... Read More about Peremptory Challenge of Black Juror Was Pretext, Not Valid Dismissal
Harvard University has been ordered to confront a lawsuit brought by Jewish students who claim the institution failed to address pervasive antisemitism on its campus. The lawsuit, which seeks an injunction to prevent further alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, argues that Harvard's handling... Read More about Harvard’s Attempt to Dismiss Antisemitism Lawsuit Denied by Judge
There is no question that children who suffer sexual abuse experience both immediate and long-term consequences. It can alter their perceptions of the world, their relationships, and their place in society for their entire lives. Recognizing the harm adults suffer from childhood sexual abuse, California has changed its statute of... Read More about Childhood Sexual Assault Claims Not Time-Barred
Gideon Cody, the former police chief of Marion, Kansas, will be facing criminal charges related to his conduct following a highly criticized raid on the Marion County Record last year. This development comes after a comprehensive 124-page report by special prosecutors Marc Bennett and Barry Wilkerson, which concludes that Cody's... Read More about Former Kansas Police Chief to Face Criminal Charges Following Controversial Newspaper Raid
Reuters reported that the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied Missouri's request to delay former President Donald Trump's sentencing in a high-profile felony case involving hush money payments. The Court's decision leaves in place a related gag order on Trump until after the upcoming presidential election on November 5. The... Read More about Supreme Court Rejects Missouri's Bid to Halt Trump's Sentencing in Hush Money Case
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are facing a lawsuit from the U.S. government for allegedly violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), a key federal law designed to safeguard children's privacy online. The lawsuit, filed in the Central District of California on Friday by the Department of... Read More about U.S. Government Sues TikTok for Alleged Violation of Children’s Privacy Law
Elon Musk has reignited his legal conflict with OpenAI, filing a new lawsuit against the artificial intelligence company and its key figures, CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman. This lawsuit, lodged in federal court in Northern California, comes nearly two months after Musk withdrew a similar case from state... Read More about Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Ex-Partners Again, Alleges He Was 'Manipulated' into Co-Founding the Company
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a civil rights investigation into two California state prisons following allegations of systemic sexual abuse of female inmates by correctional officers. Announced on Wednesday, the federal inquiry will examine claims of misconduct at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla and the... Read More about The Justice Department Opens Investigation into Sexual Abuse Claims at California Women's Prisons
A new class action lawsuit accuses the California FAIR Plan Assn. of illegally selling home insurance policies that offer subpar coverage for damages related to smoke and fire. The lawsuit was filed last week in Alameda County Superior Court on behalf of four California residents. The class action lawsuit will... Read More about California FAIR Plan Insurance Provider Illegally Denied Fire Claims, Says Class Action Lawsuit
Nearly a year after the devastating wildfires in Maui, a tentative settlement of over $4 billion has been reached to resolve approximately 450 lawsuits filed in connection with the August 2023 fires. This settlement is set to address claims related to the deadliest wildfires in modern U.S. history, which resulted... Read More about Maui Wildfire Victims to Receive $4 Billion in Settlement
Seventeen former patients at a Valencia, California, chiropractor's office have filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging that a doctor at the facility secretly recorded patients as they undressed before their chiropractic sessions. Among the plaintiffs are four minors. The lawsuit accuses 40-year-old Nicholas Vanderhyde, a chiropractor at... Read More about Lawsuit Accuses California Chiropractor of Secretly Recording Patients and Staff with Hidden Camera
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a discrimination lawsuit against Florida-based company, Mia Aesthetics Services ATL, LLC, and Mia Aesthetic Services, LLC. This cosmetic surgery provider has offices in 11 states and offers plastic surgery services, including popular Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), breast augmentation, liposuction, and more. The... Read More about Plastic Surgery Provider Violated ADA After Firing an Employee Who Was Diagnosed With Cancer, Says EEOC in New Lawsuit
On Thursday, a U.S. appeals court blocked the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) attempt to reinstate net neutrality rules, siding with broadband providers in their legal challenge. The Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals temporarily halted the FCC's April decision to reassume regulatory oversight of broadband internet and reinstate open internet... Read More about U.S. Appeals Court Blocks FCC's Net Neutrality Reinstatement
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has initiated legal action against Elon Musk, alleging breach of contract and fraud in connection with a failed partnership deal. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco Superior Court, claims that Musk and his company, X (formerly Twitter), engaged in deceptive practices that led to the... Read More about Elon Musk Hit with Lawsuit by Former CNN Anchor Don Lemon Over Cancelled Partnership
The estate of late rapper Juice WRLD is facing a lawsuit from producer and writer Joshua Jaramillo, who claims he is owed compensation for his contributions to the song "Girl of My Dreams." Initially reported by TMZ, Jaramillo, who is credited as a co-producer and writer on the track, alleges... Read More about Juice WRLD’s Estate Sued Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties by Producer
