Supreme Court Ruling: Sex offenders can be held in federal prison indefinitely
The Supreme Court ruled that dangerous sex offenders can be held in prison even though their sentence has expired.
Supreme Court: Life sentences for juveniles restricted in non-murder cases
Government attorneys alert: Supreme Court ruled that it is cruel and unusual punishment to give a juvenile a life sentence with parole for non-murder cases.
Lawsuit filed by 13 attorneys general – claims healthcare bill is unconstitutional
Legal news for government attorneys- Health care over haul bill is unconstitutional according to several state attorneys general. Minutes after Barack Obama signed the health care bill, 13 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit. Tallahassee, FL—On Tuesday, March 23, 2010, attorneys general from 13 U.S. states filed a lawsuit against the federal government, which alleges […]
Starbucks sued!
Lawyers with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against Starbucks citing discrimination against an Arkansas job applicant. A Russelville, Arkansas Starbucks branch is accused of refusing to hire man because of his multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Government attorneys with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed suit against a Russelville, Arkansas Starbucks. Little Rock, […]
California county discriminates against deaf woman?
Government lawyers with the Justice Department sue Ventura County for violating employment rights of deaf woman. Government attorneys charge Ventura County officials with discrimination in employment practices under the American Disabilities Act. Government attorneys with the United States Justice Department file suit against Ventura County California claiming violations of the American Disabilities Act. Los Angeles, […]
Stanford International Bank CFO deals with feds!
Allen Stanford hospitalized hours before his top CFO pleads guilty to $7 billion fraud in plea deal with federal investigators. Sanford, a Texas billionaire is accused of a $7 billion Ponzi scheme through the sale of CDs through his Antiguan bank. Texas government attorneys with the Securities and Exchange Commission accepted a plea deal with […]