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Coal Dust, Not Smoking, Caused Worker's Death, Court Rules
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Bradford McClean spent almost half his life working in coal mines. By the time he quit, doctors said less than one-third of his lungs were working. He claimed...
Prison Officials Escape Liability for Gassing Inmates
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals called it textbook negligence. If so, it could well end up in a law school casebook someday. But they'll probably call...
Ninja Turtles Snap at Live-Action Show, Viacom Sues for Copyright Violation
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
If only turtles could talk. Like, would the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles really want to sue the live-action dancers who portray them for elementary school...
Federal Judge Blocks Law Against Israel Boycott
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
A federal judge said a Kansas woman may boycott Israel, and the state cannot require otherwise. In Koontz v. Watson, the judge enjoined the state's enforcement...
State High Court Says OK Oil Companies Not Exempt From Workers Comp
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
A case out of Oklahoma's Supreme Court is making national headlines for holding the oil and gas industry to task and overturning the heavy handed state law...
Court: Religious Accommodation Is a Jury Question
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Seventh Day Adventists take their Sabbath very seriously; some will forfeit their jobs over it. Richard Tabura and Guadalupe Diaz are that serious. When they...
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