This Year’s Five Most “Frivolous” Lawsuits by “Greedy” Trial Lawyers
Corporate America and irresponsible government officials consistently trash lawsuits as “frivolous” and trial lawyers as “greedy.”
Chelsea Manning gets approval to receive hormone therapy while in prison
The military has approved access to hormone therapy for the convicted soldier.
Rap lyrics used as evidence against man convicted of murder
Rap lyrics were used as evidence in the trial of a New York man convicted of murder.
Victim compensation for California prostitutes being considered
Officials in the state are considering whether to allow compensation for prostitutes who are victims of violent crimes.
Lawsuit filed by ACLU against US bishops over ethics guidelines
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit over the ethics guidelines for Roman Catholic hospitals.
Supreme Court examines Michigan affirmative action ban
The Supreme Court is examining an amendment to the state’s constitution pertaining to an affirmative action ban.
NRA supports lawsuit to strike down government surveillance program
The group said Wednesday that it supports a lawsuit to strike down a government surveillance program.
Man convicted in kidnappings commits suicide
Ariel Castro has committed suicide one month into his life sentence for kidnapping three women and imprisoning them for a decade.
NYPD sued by civil rights groups over Muslim spying programs
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the New York Police Department over spying programs purportedly targeted toward Muslims.
Patents not allowed on human genes, court determines
The Supreme Court has ruled that human genes cannot be patented.
Complaints filed over single gender classes at middle schools
The ACLU has filed complaints over same-sex classes at two middle schools.
Arizona sheriff racial profiling controversy
Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio is facing allegations of racial profiling made against his office.