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Supreme Court Strikes Strict IQ Cutoff for Death Penalty
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a Florida law which allowed executions for those with IQ above 70 was unconstitutional. Freddie Lee Hall, 68, was set to be...
U.S. Supreme Court Sends Taser-Death Lawsuit Back to 5th Cir.
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered a lower court to take another look at a case involving a Louisiana man who died after police stunned him with a Taser at...
Vibram FiveFingers Shoe Settlement: $3.75M, Banner Ads Required
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Vibram, maker of those funky FiveFingers running shoes, has reached a settlement in a suit over the shoes' supposed health benefits. The shoe manufacturer has...
Supreme Court Vacates Child Porn Victim's $3.4M Award
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Supreme Court has knocked down a multimillion-dollar restitution award to a child pornography victim, stating there needs to be more of a connection...
Will 'Company Doe's' Secrets Be Revealed After 4th Circuit Ruling?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
"Company Doe's" secrets could soon be revealed after a federal appeals court panel determined the corporation cannot keep product-safety litigation secret to...
Unneeded Heart Stents Settlement: $37M for Mark Midei's Patients
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
A $37 million settlement agreement has been reached between the former owner of a Maryland hospital and patients of Dr. Mark Midei who went through unnecessary...