USA Archive - Law Commentary

New York Attorney General Letitia James addressing the media, with the state seal and flag in the background.

NY AG Replies to Trump’s Efforts to Squash Interviews With Him & Adult Kids in Civil Probe: New AG Court Filing Reveals “Significant Evidence” Points To Possible Trump Fraud

New York Attorney General Letitia James shared new information in her new court filing last week about the ongoing civil investigation against former President Donald Trump, stating they had discovered “significant evidence” of his company’s using fraudulent valuations multiple times. James also stated in the court filings that evidence shows... Read More about NY AG Replies to Trump’s Efforts to Squash Interviews With Him & Adult Kids in Civil Probe: New AG Court Filing Reveals “Significant Evidence” Points To Possible Trump Fraud

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State University Not Liable for Physical Abuse by One Student on Another

A female student at Arizona State University (ASU) was physically assaulted by her ex-boyfriend who played football for the Sun Devils, the ASU team. Since the athlete was on scholarship, the woman sued ASU for her injuries. She lost her appeal, despite a strong dissent from one judge who thought... Read More about State University Not Liable for Physical Abuse by One Student on Another

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Native American Tribes Settle Opioid Suit for over $590 Million Against Johnson & Johnson and Three Largest US Drug Distribution Firms

In a historic opioid lawsuit settlement on Tuesday, Native American tribes will receive over $590 million from Johnson & Johnson and three of the largest US drug distribution companies, including AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson. The new settlement calls for Johnson & Johnson to pony up $250 million of the... Read More about Native American Tribes Settle Opioid Suit for over $590 Million Against Johnson & Johnson and Three Largest US Drug Distribution Firms

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Muslim Inmate May Use Scented Oils During Daily Prayers in His Cell

“And the earth has He appointed for His creatures. Wherein are fruit and scented palm-trees, husked grain and scented fragrances.” The Quran An incarcerated Muslim man in Nevada will now be permitted to use scented oils during his daily prayers. The Ninth Circuit has ruled that the prisoner’s religious freedom... Read More about Muslim Inmate May Use Scented Oils During Daily Prayers in His Cell

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin speaking at a press conference.

School Boards and Parents Sue Incoming Virginia Governor Over Ban on Mask Mandates in Schools

Seven Virginia school districts, accounting for more than 350,000 students in the state, have sued incoming Governor Glenn Youngkin over an executive order banning mask mandates across the state in public schools. Youngkin took office on January 15, 2022, and signed into law eleven executive orders on his first day... Read More about School Boards and Parents Sue Incoming Virginia Governor Over Ban on Mask Mandates in Schools

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Court Blames Ejected Protester for Her Injuries

The First Amendment protects the right to assemble and protest. But, as history has shown, this right is not absolute, and government officials, including police, can restrict the exercise of free speech as long as they use “reasonable force.” A recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit said that police used... Read More about Court Blames Ejected Protester for Her Injuries

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Paparazzi Photographer Can Be Detained for Gate-Crashing Golden Globe Awards

The stars were out at the Golden Globes the night of January 12, 2014. Celebrity award winners like Matthew McConaughey, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett were there to collect their prizes and laugh along with hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. But one man was there for another reason. He... Read More about Paparazzi Photographer Can Be Detained for Gate-Crashing Golden Globe Awards

Sign for Novant Health at Forsyth Medical Center, displaying the center's address.

Staffing Company Sues Health Services Provider over $1.5M in Unpaid Services

The Illinois-based staffing agency Medix Staffing Solutions is suing an aggregate health services provider, Novo Health LLC and its affiliate companies for failure to pay for services rendered. The lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of Illinois earlier this month. The staffing agency provides staffing services to several... Read More about Staffing Company Sues Health Services Provider over $1.5M in Unpaid Services

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Mark Cuban Launches Digital Pharmacy, Promises Cost Transparency

Billionaire businessman Mark Cuban is focusing his philanthropic efforts on his latest venture, an online pharmacy that will offer generic drugs at affordable prices to consumers. Cuban announced the launch of his online pharmacy last week, and unlike traditional distributors, Cuban’s pharmacy has been overly transparent in what the costs... Read More about Mark Cuban Launches Digital Pharmacy, Promises Cost Transparency

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Ex-Scientologists Not Bound by Arbitration Agreement in Multiple Tort Claims against Church

In a dispute that pitted the Church of Scientology against California tort Law, California law won. Even though plaintiffs had signed a strict arbitration agreement that relinquished their rights to ever sue the church, the Court of Appeals ruled that ex-church members are no longer governed by Scientology law and... Read More about Ex-Scientologists Not Bound by Arbitration Agreement in Multiple Tort Claims against Church

Alec Baldwin Hit with a $25M Defamation Lawsuit By Family of Fallen Soldier

Actor Alec Baldwin is facing a defamation and negligence lawsuit over comments he made to a family member of a fallen marine earlier this year. The sisters and widow of the fallen marine are the plaintiffs named in the suit and are seeking $25 million, plus legal fees over suffering... Read More about Alec Baldwin Hit with a $25M Defamation Lawsuit By Family of Fallen Soldier

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Outcry Over Citizens’ Rights of Privacy and Publicity Fuels Class Action Suit Against Ancestry.com in Illinois

When numerous Illinois residents discovered their names and likenesses were being used without their knowledge or consent by ancestry.com for commercial purposes, they banded together to send a strong message about their legal right to privacy. The over 100 citizens brought a class action suit against the behemoth international company,... Read More about Outcry Over Citizens’ Rights of Privacy and Publicity Fuels Class Action Suit Against Ancestry.com in Illinois

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Colorado Ends Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Victims

Earlier this month, Colorado signed into law two bills that eliminate the statute of limitations for sexual assault civil cases and give the right for adults to file lawsuits for crimes of sexual misconduct committed against them while they were minors. Senate Bill 21-073, Civil Action Statute of Limitations Sexual... Read More about Colorado Ends Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Victims

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In a Public Nod to US Prisons as Inhumane, UK Court Rules WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Can Appeal Extradition to the US

In yet another twist in an almost decade-long espionage case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, 49, a UK court ruled he can appeal his extradition to the US. Assange’s attorneys successfully argued it would be harmful to his mental health to return to the US via extradition to face espionage... Read More about In a Public Nod to US Prisons as Inhumane, UK Court Rules WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Can Appeal Extradition to the US

Tennessee couple Liz and Gabe Rutan-Ram, who are suing for discrimination by the state child services due to their Jewish faith.

Tennessee Couple Sues Child Services for State-Funded Dept. for Discrimination, Alleging Discrimination Because They are Jewish

Like most couples who want to have a child, Tennessean couple Liz and Gabe Rutan-Ram were saddened to learn they could not have a biological baby. Instead of giving up their dream, they decided to become parents by adopting, working with the Tennessee Child Services Department, and were willing to... Read More about Tennessee Couple Sues Child Services for State-Funded Dept. for Discrimination, Alleging Discrimination Because They are Jewish