We’ve heard it in country songs and seen it on TV sitcoms, and there’s nothing more rueful: “She took my dog in the divorce.” The family dog or cat is more than mere property to “pet parents” around the country. Yet, historically, divorces treat family pets as just that: A... Read More »
According to Texas Governor Gregg Abbott, “subjecting” Texas children to procedures or drugs that aid in “gender transitioning” constitutes “child abuse.” He directed the state’s Family and Protective Services Agency (DFPS) to investigate any family that aids its children in medical transitioning. A Texas judge issued a temporary injunction against... Read More »
Earlier this year, Douglas Haegg filed a collective and class action complaint against Magellan Health, Incorporated, claiming “reckless disregard of the \[Fair Labor Standards Act] and Arizona wage and hour laws.” He was employed by the company as a Customer Service Representative and claims that he was never paid for... Read More »
A Hickory, North Carolina, furniture manufacturer is at the center of a wrongful death lawsuit after an employee was shot and killed on the job by another employee. The wrongful death lawsuit was brought forward by Justin Marlow, the husband of 51-year-old victim Phelifia “Michelle” Marlow. Marlow and his attorney... Read More »
A San Francisco woman is planning to sue the city after her DNA, which was collected during a sexual assault, was used against her in an unrelated property crime. The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, accuses the San Francisco police department of abusing her trust and DNA. In... Read More »
The family of 22-year-old Gabby Petito is suing the family of Petito’s fiancé, Brian Laundrie, accusing them of knowingly withholding information about their daughter's murder. Gabby Petito made national headlines last summer after she and her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, disappeared while on a cross-country road trip. The couple documented their... Read More »
Impossible Foods, Inc., the maker behind the popular meatless burger, Impossible Burger, is suing Motif Foodworks over claims of patent infringement. According to claims made by Impossible, Motif violated Impossible’s patent by creating a key ingredient in their meatless products, Hemami. Motif Foodworks is a spin-off of the biotech company... Read More »
In the span of one week, Singer Dua Lipa has been hit with two lawsuits claiming copyright infringement over her 2020 hit, Levitating. Lipa’s hit comes from her 2020 album, Future Nostalgia, and the single has become a staple in modern pop culture after landing the number two spot on... Read More »
TV personality Kelly Clarkson and her now ex-husband Brandon Blackstock have finalized their divorce this week. After seven years together, the couple filed for divorce in June 2020 citing “irreconcilable differences.” Soon after filing, the duo quickly worked out a child custody agreement for the two children they shared, their... Read More »
Social media facilitates the easy posting and reposting of defamatory material. Screenshots and “share” buttons can spread libel with a simple click, and words that damage a reputation can potentially live on forever. But how does timelessness fit into libel laws that are covered by the one-year statutes of limitations... Read More »
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission have reached a settlement agreement with Weight Watchers and subsidiary Kurbo over claims that surfaced regarding a children’s weight loss app. The app, Kurbo by WW, was a health and wellness app marketed by Kurbo Inc. and WW International Inc., formerly... Read More »
The Federal Trade Commission in conjunction with the Food and Drug Administration has filed a lawsuit against the maker of Earth Tea for making unsubstantiated health claims that the tea can prevent and cure COVID-19. The lawsuit names Andrew Martin Sinclair, owner of B4B Earth Tea LLC and B4B Corp.... Read More »
As the crisis in Ukraine continues to escalate, the world is witnessing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis unfolding in Eastern Europe. Many of those who are fleeing the conflict have found themselves suddenly displaced when just a week ago their daily routines were as regular and ‘normal’ as any other individual... Read More »
Donald Trump posted 25 Tweets on January 6, 2021. Among them were comments such as, “The steal is in the making in Georgia,” “Democrats scrounging up votes from mystical places again…” and “If Vice President @Mike_Pence comes through for us, we will win the Presidency…” Due to the content of... Read More »
Technology has radically transformed how information is sent and received. But it also poses major challenges for those with disabilities who cannot always access the Internet and all its bounties. One blind man sued a winery because he could not access its website. The trial court dismissed his case, but... Read More »
