Despite Pushback from the Beverage Industry, Anti-Soda Campaigns Makes Progress
9/16/2011 According to the results of a new government investigation, hundreds of calories are added by sodas to a typical American diet. More than half of all Americans on most days drink different amounts of these sugary beverages. An average of 336 calories from sodas are being consumed daily by adults while the rate […]
Decades Long Legal Battle Ends with EPA Settlement
9/15/2011 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to acknowledge there was discrimination against California Latino students when it exposed them to pesticides signaled the end of more than ten years of court battle. Erik Nicholson, United Farm Workers union vice president, in an interview, said, “That 12 years of litigation have passed to get […]
A Dozen Big Banks to be Sued by U.S. Over Mortgages
9/15/2011 The federal agency in charge of mortgage titans Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac intends to file lawsuits against over a dozen big banks, charging them of not telling the truth about the quality of mortgage securities that they assembled and sold at the housing bubble’s peak. The lawsuit is also asking for compensation […]
First Fetal Pain Abortion Ban Lawsuit Welcomed by Pro-Lifers
9/14/2011 A leading pro-life organization responsible for the pioneering 20-week abortion ban based on scientific evidence that shows unborn children suffer pain during an abortion is welcoming the first lawsuit filed against it. Usually, pro-life organizations lament the numerous lawsuits that are being filed by the abortion industry against pro-life bills that stops abortions. […]
Pot Industry Confused Over Dispensary Ruling
9/14/2011 A ruling handed down last week by the Michigan Court of Appeals which declared pot dispensaries to be illegal is causing confusion in the industry. Some observers say that the ruling could impact the ability of the patients to gain access to a consistent and safe supply of medical marijuana. According to Morgan […]
Fewer Students Enter Law Schools As Jobs Dry Up
9/13/2011 Horror stories regarding life after graduating from law school, from humiliating student loan debts to recent law school graduates serving beverages at Starbucks, have been heard by Tenia Phillips, an aspiring law student. Nevertheless, these stories did not discourage the 27-year-old Waco, Texas, resident from chasing her childhood dream, even though it took […]
Brief-Lynx™ Technology Modified by eTrial Communications to Streamline Documentation
9/13/2011 While a particular legal standpoint may appear to be straightforward, the evidence required to support it can be so intricate that lawyers and expert witnesses have to go through several boxes of binders and documents just to retrieve it. With the Brief-Lynx™ technology made available by eTrial Communications Inc, supporting testimony, exhibits, analyses, […]
Delay in Oklahoma Chicken Case Puzzles Ex-AG
9/12/2011 Drew Edmondson, the former Attorney General of Oklahoma, said he does not understand why it is taking so long for the judge to rule on the lawsuit filed by the state against the poultry industry. In 2005, the former AG sued a total of 13 companies, the most notable being Tyson Foods. Edmondson, […]
Lawsuit Protection Sought by Proponents of L.A. Stadium
9/12/ 2011 Tim Leiweke, Anschutz Entertainment Group president, asked a state Senate panel Friday to afford them with legal protection against what he calls “frivolous” lawsuits which he anticipates as they move ahead with the plan for the proposed construction of a $1.5 billion, 68,000 seat stadium and convention hall in Los Angeles’ downtown […]
Industry Observers Question Illinois Expanded Gambling
9/11/2011 A gambling bill headed for the desk of Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is being hounded by questions regarding regulation and on how much these new casinos could generate for state coffers. However, casino industry observers also are asking if whether or not the gambling market will be clogged with the establishment of five […]