Amanda Knox Confronts Slander Accusations in Italy
Amanda Knox, whose criminal case was one of the most followed legal dramas of the last several decades, is back in the headlines. This time, she faces a slander trial …
Superfund Showdown in Court Over Montana Asbestos Case
Residents of a Montana town are suing a railroad company owned by Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffet, alleging asbestos contamination caused by the railroad’s operations. The contamination is linked to …
Lawsuit Challenges Wisconsin’s Absence of Electronic Voting for Disabled Voters
A significant legal challenge has emerged in Wisconsin as a group of voters with disabilities, supported by Disability Rights Wisconsin and the League of Women Voters, has filed a lawsuit …
Workday’s Day in Court
You aren’t supposed to discriminate against people on the basis of race, age, gender, or sexual orientation. You really aren’t supposed to do it when you’re evaluating job candidates. There …
Department of Justice Readies Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
Federal courts can soon expect a filing from Uncle Sam against the biggest players in the live entertainment industry: Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster. We don’t have much …
Grindr Faces Lawsuit in U.K. for Misuse of Sensitive User Data
If you’ve ever used dating apps, you may agree that they can be a bit of a … well, grind. But on top of worrying about whether a selfie could …
How Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction Was Overturned
The once-celebrated film producer Harvey Weinstein is well-remembered. Not so much anymore for his movies but for his hand in sparking the #MeToo movement. Right before the pandemic, his reputation …
Texas Woman Who Faced Prison for Illegal Vote Still Battling in Appeals Court
A Texas appeal court has reversed the voting fraud conviction of Crystal Mason, a Black woman whose case grabbed headlines in 2018. Mason was convicted for casting a provisional ballot …