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Field trips are a common way for schools to take the educational experience out of the classroom or to celebrate the end of the school year. If your kids have rushed home with a pen and paper in their hands asking for your signature on the permission slip,…
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Some law school deans are pushing back against the American Bar Association's (ABA) latest educational standards proposal. More than a third of U.S. law school deans have voiced their opposition to proposed standards that aim to introduce greater uniformity across law school courses. These deans argue that the ABA's…
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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 demanding electronic absentee voting options. This legal action, initiated in Dane…
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In the latest development in the fatal shooting case on the set of the movie "Rust," Hannah Gutierrez, the film's chief weapons handler, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the First District Court in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The sentence was delivered on April 15, following a…
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In a case that underscores the severe repercussions of repeated driving under the influence, a Southern California woman has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. This sentencing follows her latest offense, which tragically resulted in the death of a pregnant woman and left her newborn in…
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The 2024/2025 U.S. News & World Report law school rankings have landed. This year's rankings have a few shifts and surprises that could influence the decision-making of prospective and current students. Unexpected Ties and Top Contenders Significant shifts occurred within the coveted Top 14, or T14, law schools. At…
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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 in Italy, years after being exonerated for the murder of Meredith Kercher, her roommate while studying abroad. Unlike the…
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Bank of America Corp. is currently embroiled in legal challenges due to its practices around overdraft fees and allegations of breaking promises to provide financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. This controversy has led to a $75 million preliminary settlement over multiple overdraft fees and a lawsuit concerning the…
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In a bold move, the Arizona Supreme Court has breathed new life into a long-dormant statute dating back to 1864 that nearly outlaws all abortion within the state. This ruling not only alters Arizona's legal landscape significantly but also positions the state at the epicenter…
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In a landmark settlement agreement, Google has agreed to delete billions of records containing personal information of more than 136 million U.S. users who surfed the internet using its Chrome web browser. The decision is a resolution to a class action lawsuit accusing the tech…
