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Adnan Syed's Conviction Reinstated
By Steven Ellison, Esq. | Last updated on
Adnan Syed—whose dubious murder conviction was the subject of the 2014 hit podcast Serial—cannot catch a break. At the request of Baltimore city...
'Forever Chemicals' Attract Growing Legal Challenges
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
"Forever chemicals" are everywhere, or so it seems. They're commonly called PFAS (pronounced PEE-fass)—short for polyfluroalkyl. They are in our...
The Trump Inquiries, in a Nutshell
By Steven Ellison, Esq. | Last updated on
Former President Donald Trump is in a legal pickle. Six legal pickles, to be precise. It's hard to keep them straight, so we thought it would be helpful if we...
Will Biden's Student Loan Program Survive the Supreme Court?
By Steven Ellison, Esq. | Last updated on
On February 28, 2023, the Supreme Court heard arguments on President Biden's student debt relief plan, which stands to impact millions of borrowers who could...
Texas Man Sues Women for Wrongful Death in Helping Ex-Wife Get Abortion Pills
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
Can a person who helps a Texas woman get a medication abortion in that state be tried for wrongful death? A lawsuit filed March 10 by Galveston County...
What Happens if Trump Is Indicted?
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
Former President Donald Trump has survived two impeachment trials and multiple federal investigations, but this week he faces a legal threat of historic...