A disabled law school graduate sued the State Bar of California for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), claiming it failed to properly accommodate his needs when he took the bar exam. The case, which the plaintiff lost because the District Court believed the State Bar has sovereign immunity,... Read More »
College students accused of misconduct do not have the same rights as criminal defendants, according to the California Supreme Court. The court ruled that private university students can face discipline, including expulsion, without first having the right to cross-examine their accusers in a live hearing. The decision stems from accusations... Read More »
The U.S. Postal Service cannot force an evangelical employee to work on Sundays, ruled the Supreme Court, without showing that allowing him to skip Sunday work would lead to substantial additional costs. The Court’s decision clarifies worker protections and enhances the burden on employers to overcome requests for religious accommodation. ... Read More »
A 39-year-old Florida mother of four, Krystal Talavera, ingested what was marketed as an “all-natural” herb, an over-the-counter product. While preparing breakfast for her family, Krystal Talavera fell to the floor and soon died. The supplement is legal in Florida and most states in the US. After ingesting kratom, which... Read More »
A decision by a California Court of Appeal should broadcast a warning to anyone who signs up for a gym membership. Read the liability waiver carefully because courts broadly interpret the fitness facility’s rights to escape liability, even if one of their employees drops you after you fall off their... Read More »
On the heels of losing his purported plea deal agreement, Hunter Biden is experiencing numerous legal challenges. Last week, he pleaded not guilty to federal charges, after his deal with the government was struck down by a federal judge. The Delaware federal judge cited the foreign agency law in Hunter... Read More »
A new lawsuit accuses health insurance company Cigna of denying claims in bulk, causing patients to pay for medically necessary procedures, tests, exams, and other services that their insurer should have otherwise covered. The class action lawsuit was filed on Monday in the Eastern District of California and names Cigna... Read More »
When he was 18, petitioner Dominique John Whitehair pled guilty to misdemeanor charges that he annoyed or molested a child while “motivated by an unnatural or abnormal interest in the minor.” The court ordered him to register as a sex offender. Sixteen years later, his conviction was expunged. Shortly thereafter,... Read More »
The city that never sleeps is overwhelmed with traffic. Last week, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) approved a New York City plan to make toll drivers pay higher prices due to congestion and its effect on air pollution. New Jersey, with 400,000 daily commuters driving into the packed Manhattan... Read More »
The State Bar of California adopted its Rules of Professional Conduct (CRPC) to regulate the behavior of lawyers who would be subject to discipline for willful violations. When a lawyer threatened to use the personal, confidential information he had obtained in a previous case against a former client who was... Read More »
In an interview with Face the Nation earlier this week, Gov. Phil Murphy stood by his decision to file suit against three school districts over a new policy that would require teachers and school administrators to alert parents if their K-8th grade student shows signs or behaviors regarding changing their... Read More »
A Tennessee police officer has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The police officer, who is only identified as John Doe, is described as a 45-year-old Black man and a decorated civil servant. Despite his work history and background, he claims the... Read More »
If there are any groups of people you should especially not try to censor, they would be bookstore owners, publishers and authors. In Austin a few days ago, these groups filed a federal suit arguing that the Texas “Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources Act” (H.B. 900) is unconstitutional. The... Read More »
The California Supreme Court carved out a victory for workers this week, limiting the impact of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that gave more power to employers in avoiding class actions. The ruling concerns California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). PAGA authorizes an employee to bring a civil claim against... Read More »
Officials are continuing their investigation into what caused a crane arm to catch fire and partially collapse while it was carrying at least 16 tons of concrete. The collapse occurred during the early morning rush hour at about 7:25 on July 26 in the heart of Manhattan at 550 10th... Read More »
