The State of Florida, under the leadership of Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, enacted the Individual Freedom Act in the spring of 2022, which became effective July 1 of that year. The Act is commonly referred to as Stop WOKE, for Stop Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees but also referencing... Read More »
In a decisive move that highlights the escalating scrutiny over TikTok's Chinese ownership, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee has unanimously approved a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on the popular short video app. The legislation, which passed with a 50-0 vote, signals a significant step... Read More »
In a significant setback for the Biden administration's efforts to combat financial crimes and increase corporate accountability, an Alabama federal district judge has ruled against the Treasury Department's mandate requiring small business owners to disclose their ownership details. The ruling, delivered late Friday by U.S. District Judge Liles C. Burke,... Read More »
In a swift and decisive verdict on Wednesday, March 6th, jurors have convicted Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armorer on the set of the Western film “Rust,” of involuntary manslaughter in the tragic shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The conviction, which came after less than three hours of deliberation, highlights... Read More »
In a decisive ruling on Wednesday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan affirmed the conviction of Michael Avenatti, the once-prominent attorney known for his representation of adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Avenatti faced charges of defrauding Daniels, who had alleged a sexual encounter with former President Donald... Read More »
California’s seniors are protected by the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (Elder Abuse Act). Carol Ruth Denney, a 70-year-old woman who lived in the same apartment complex in Berkeley, California, for 30 years, received a protective order against her neighbor’s caretaker Joe Wright in 2020. The following... Read More »
Luxury Las Vegas hotel the Venetian is facing a personal injury lawsuit after a California man says he was stung by a scorpion during his stay at the resort last year. Sixty-one-year-old Michael Farchi of Agoura Hills was vacationing on the Las Vegas strip with his family when he says... Read More »
In a dramatic turn of events, New York prosecutors have dropped all charges against three collectibles experts previously accused of conspiring to sell stolen handwritten lyrics of the Eagles' iconic song "Hotel California." The decision came unexpectedly in the middle of the trial, following the late disclosure of 6,000 pages... Read More »
Former senior executives of Twitter have initiated a lawsuit against Elon Musk and X Corp., formerly known as Twitter, asserting claims totaling over $128 million in unpaid severance payments. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, alleges that the executives, including former CEO Parag Agrawal and other top officers,... Read More »
In 2007, Netflix broadcast a movie titled “13 Reasons Why” that told the story of a teenager’s suicide and its effect on her friends. Isabella “Bella” Herndon, a minor, watched the show and tragically committed suicide shortly after it aired. Four years after her death, her father and brothers sued... Read More »
Kleenex Maker Kimberly-Clark is facing a proposed class action lawsuit after residents in Connecticut say their properties and drinking water were contaminated with PFAS “forever chemicals.” The lawsuit was filed last week in Connecticut federal court and targeted a Kimberly-Clark factory in New Milford, Connecticut. Nearby residents say that the... Read More »
An Orange County woman and her husband have filed a lawsuit against Universal Orlando Resorts after she says she sustained a traumatic brain injury while on a rollercoaster. Geriann Irwin Clem and her husband Richard Clem filed their lawsuit in Orange County, Florida, last week against Universal City Development Partners,... Read More »
Even though the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reduced the time COVID-19 sufferers need to isolate, time has not been reduced for COVID-based lawsuits. This week, a California appellate court decided that college students who filed a class action suit asking for tuition refunds because they were promised “in-person... Read More »
A lawsuit filed against Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment accuses the popular fine dining restaurant chain of violating state and federal labor laws through a forced “tip pooling” scheme. The lawsuit was filed by a former employee, Jonathan Lamb, "on behalf of all others similarly situated." The lawsuit argues that employees... Read More »
Rachel “Raquel” Leviss, known for her appearance on the reality show "Vanderpump Rules," has filed a lawsuit against Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix for a series of alleged offenses including revenge porn, eavesdropping, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Leviss filed documents on Thursday, seeking unspecified damages... Read More »
