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CDC 'Poop' Study: Why Swimmers Need to Shower
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Do you shower before you swim? If not, you're likely contaminating the pool with fecal matter, according to a new CDC study that's making waves. That's right:...
Hofstra Student Hostage, 21, Killed by Police
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
A Hofstra student was killed after a harrowing split-second decision by a police officer to pull the trigger during a hostage situation over the weekend. The...
Soccer-Ball Dribbler Killed by Pickup Truck
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Activist and soccer ball dribbler Richard Swanson, whose goal of dribbling a ball from Seattle to Brazil inspired fans around the world, died Tuesday after...
Wrestling Camp Sued Over Teen's Brain Injury
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
A wrestling camp lawsuit blames a teenager's brain injuries on improper supervision. Parents with teens participating in summer sports camps may want to take...
Police Brutality Lawsuits and Section 1983
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Police brutality is both ugly and widespread, but there is some hope in knowing that Section 1983 of Civil Rights Act exists to protect victims from police...
Drowsy Driving Lawsuits Have 'A Lot More to Prove'
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
When it comes to drowsy driving lawsuits, are jurors asleep at the wheel? Some lawyers who've tried such cases say victims often face roadblocks when it comes...