Banks Have a Mere $65 Billion in Outstanding Legal Costs
Summary: Although many banks have already paid significant sums for their roles in the 2008 financial crisis, many still face…
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Attorney Says Wife Will Kill Him If He Missed Child’s Birth
Summary: A Pittsburgh attorney claimed he would be put to death by his wife if he missed the birth of…
Does the First Amendment Cover Panhandlers…Who Are Topless?
Summary: The mayor of New York is considering major changes to Times Square to eliminate the swarms of topless panhandlers…
Kane News Conference is Risky Move, Defense Lawyers Say
Summary: Kathleen Kane has considered answering questions at a press conference about allegations brought against her, a move many attorneys…
Judge: Get Married or Get Locked Up
Summary: A judge ordered a couple to get married or else a young man would face jail time for an…
James Holmes: Life in Prison
Summary: James Holmes, the shooter behind the Aurora, Colorado theater massacre, will serve the rest of his days in prison.…
General Counsel Face New Challenges If New Bill Passes
Summary: The House of Representatives must consider a bill that has been passed unanimously by the Senate that expands protections…
Appeals Court: Sorry, We Lost Your Case
Summary: In a recent opinion, an appeals court apologized for not taking action on a case for several years—due to…
ATM Fee Case Revived Against Visa, MasterCard
Summary: A case that was previously dismissed against Visa and MasterCard has been revived. The complaint alleges that the companies…
Big Pharma, Biotech Companies Ask for Patent Protections
Summary: In light of the discussions involving the Trans-Pacific Partnership, many major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies have sought patent protections…
Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Sandra Bland Case
Summary: Geneva Reed-Veal has filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of her daughter, Sandra Bland, who died last month…
Judge Stops Release of Hidden Camera Footage of Abortion Providers
Summary: After anti-abortion activists released video that allegedly showed Planned Parenthood officials discussing the sale of fetal tissue, a judge…