USA Archive - Law Commentary

U.S. Army Sgt. Angela Sutton Washington in military uniform during her service in Operation Desert Storm.

Second Suspect, 15-year old, Charged With Murder of Desert Storm Veteran, Who Also Turned Out to be His Grandmother

An Orlando teenager was arrested and charged on Friday for the murder of his grandmother, US Army Sgt. Angela Sutton Washington, who served in Operation Desert Storm. The authorities will not release the name of the alleged fifteen-year-old shooter because he is a minor. The teenager was charged with first-degree... Read More about Second Suspect, 15-year old, Charged With Murder of Desert Storm Veteran, Who Also Turned Out to be His Grandmother

A woman speaks at a podium during a press conference addressing criminal charges against contractors involved in a fatal construction site accident.

Contractors Face Criminal Charges After Fatal Collapse in The Bronx

Four contractors are now facing criminal charges after a collapse at a Bronx construction site killed a worker. Three of the individuals are facing homicide charges, an extremely rare result following a fatal workplace accident. Construction is a dangerous industry. Every year, nearly one in five workplace deaths happen in... Read More about Contractors Face Criminal Charges After Fatal Collapse in The Bronx

Sign for First Pick Farms, a blueberry farm in Michigan.

Michigan Blueberry Farm Accused of Migrant Trafficking, Wage, and Safety Violations

Two migrant workers have filed a federal lawsuit against a West Michigan blueberry farm accusing them of migrant trafficking, unsafe working conditions, and other violations. The lawsuit was filed on Friday, June 9 by Feliciano Velaso Rojas and Luis Guzman Rojas in the U.S. District Court for the Western District... Read More about Michigan Blueberry Farm Accused of Migrant Trafficking, Wage, and Safety Violations

Aerial view of a vibrant gathering at Lake Nona Town Center, featuring outdoor dining and a large crowd enjoying the ambiance.

Surreal Feud Betweem Florida Governor DeSantis and Disney Rages on, as Company Cancels $1 Billion Project in Florida

The ongoing battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney continues to wreak havoc on people across the political divide regarding hot-button issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, abortion, library book bans, and the policing of schools regarding sex education or gender identity. In a Fox News appearance, DeSantis, who married... Read More about Surreal Feud Betweem Florida Governor DeSantis and Disney Rages on, as Company Cancels $1 Billion Project in Florida

San Bernardino County Government Center, featuring palm trees and a modern architectural design.

One-Year Term Limit for County Supervisors is Constitutional

Term limits restrict the number of times an elected official may be re-elected. They date back to ancient Greece and Rome and were enacted throughout history to prevent power monopolies and abuses. When one California county passed a measure that limited its supervisors to a single, four-year term, opponents sued,... Read More about One-Year Term Limit for County Supervisors is Constitutional

Image of the rubble and debris from the collapsed apartment building in Davenport, Iowa.

First Lawsuits Filed Following Davenport, Iowa, Building Collapse

The first lawsuits have begun following the Davenport, Iowa, apartment collapse on May 28. Hours after the collapse, nine residents were rescued, and search efforts were subsequently called off as plans for demolition moved forward. Demolition plans were then scrapped after 52-year-old resident Lisa Brooks appeared in a sixth-story window... Read More about First Lawsuits Filed Following Davenport, Iowa, Building Collapse

Exterior view of a Compass Medical facility with a clear sky in the background.

Compass Medical Faces Class Action Lawsuit After Abrupt Closure

Medical clinic company Compass Medical is facing a class action lawsuit after the company suddenly closed the doors of its urgent and primary care locations across southeastern Massachusetts. A former Compass Medical patient claims in the lawsuit that the company failed to give patients advance notice and disrupted their access... Read More about Compass Medical Faces Class Action Lawsuit After Abrupt Closure

A woman stands in her home, reflecting on her successful lawsuit regarding the overwhelming smell of marijuana from her neighbor.

DC Woman Wins Landmark Lawsuit Over Neighbor’s Overwhelming Pot Smell

A District of Columbia woman who went to court to sue her neighbor and DC for the formidable stench of marijuana invading her home won her case last week. DC Superior Court Judge Ebony Scott ruled in favor of plaintiff Josefa Ippolito-Shepherd, who claimed in a lawsuit that the overwhelming... Read More about DC Woman Wins Landmark Lawsuit Over Neighbor’s Overwhelming Pot Smell

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Media Has Right to Autopsy Reports

Sadly, it is unusual these days for a week to pass by without news of yet another mass shooting in America. While the news media cover every detail about the shooters, they also often seek to provide information about the lives and deaths of the victims. The families of those... Read More about Media Has Right to Autopsy Reports

First Defamation Lawsuit for Open AI Filed, as Radio Host Sues for Defamation, Creating Test for Future AI Suits

A Georgia-based radio host, Mark Walters, sued OpenAI in the first defamation lawsuit of its kind. OpenAI owns and operates the now-viral platform ChatGPT, a program where AI answers questions, writes articles, and also offers written content that is sometimes fabricated and not factual. Walters filed the lawsuit on June... Read More about First Defamation Lawsuit for Open AI Filed, as Radio Host Sues for Defamation, Creating Test for Future AI Suits

Cuba Gooding, Jr. seated in a courtroom during a legal proceeding.

Settlement in Rape Lawsuit Against Actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. Announced

Actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. pled guilty in 2022 to one charge of forcible touching in 2018. However, after pleading guilty, he was allowed to withdraw his plea, and then plead guilty to a lesser harassment charge instead, after proving he participated in behavior and alcohol modification after his 2019 arrest. ... Read More about Settlement in Rape Lawsuit Against Actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. Announced

Exterior view of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals building in San Francisco, California, with people walking in front.

The Continuing Saga of AB 5: California Seeks Full Ninth Circuit Review

The battle over the “gig economy” continues to rage as the State of California seeks rehearing or review of a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that found that Assembly Bill 5 may have violated the rights of Uber, Postmates, and their drivers. California Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) was... Read More about The Continuing Saga of AB 5: California Seeks Full Ninth Circuit Review

Prosecutors Charge Two Women With Forced Labor Allegations After Netflix “Orgasm, Inc” Airs

Federal prosecutors charged a popular sexual wellness company with forced labor conspiracy on Tuesday. The founder and former CEO of One Taste, claiming to educate patrons in "orgasmic meditation,” Nicole Daedone, 56, was charged along with the former head of sales, Rachel Cherwitz, 43. Prosecutors in Brooklyn Federal Court allege... Read More about Prosecutors Charge Two Women With Forced Labor Allegations After Netflix “Orgasm, Inc” Airs

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White House and California Move to Protect Kids Against Book Bans

America is facing what Publishers Weekly calls “an unprecedented surge in book bans and censorship efforts being pushed by right-wing groups in communities across the nation.” This week, the White House moved to reverse the trend by appointing a new coordinator in the Department of Education to “spearhead a response... Read More about White House and California Move to Protect Kids Against Book Bans

Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma speaking during a meeting, with state flags in the background.

Oklahoma Charter School Board Approves Unprecedented, First US Publicly Funded Religious School

Oklahoma is the first state to have approved what could be the nation's first and only completely publicly funded Catholic religious school. The dual entities Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa, Oklahoma, would run the school, which is an online charter school. In an opinion issued... Read More about Oklahoma Charter School Board Approves Unprecedented, First US Publicly Funded Religious School