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Federal Courts What's Next in the #MeToo Michael Madigan Case?

What's Next in the #MeToo Michael Madigan Case?

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Alaina Hampton, a political consultant who sued her own party for sexual harassment, is ready to settle. She originally sued for $350,000 and attorney's fees,...

Federal Courts 'Making a Murderer' Appeal Rejected by SCOTUS

'Making a Murderer' Appeal Rejected by SCOTUS

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In what is sure to disappoint fans of the 'Making a Murderer' series, the United States Supreme Court has denied certiorari in the Brandan Dassey petition. The...

Federal Courts Appeals Court Upholds NCAA Transfer Rule

Appeals Court Upholds NCAA Transfer Rule

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Peter Deppe, a college football player, got a bad call. When his college pulled his scholarship, he went to another school. Then that school withdrew its...

Federal Courts Terminated FBI Agent Loses Muslim Discrimination Claim

Terminated FBI Agent Loses Muslim Discrimination Claim

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

For Khalid Khowaja, it seemed like being a Muslim and an FBI agent wasn't a good fit. In a discrimination lawsuit, he said other agents treated him differently...

Federal Courts No Problemo With Ex Post Facto

No Problemo With Ex Post Facto

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Joshua Vasquez and Miguel Cardona were upset when a new law required them to move. They sued because they had no other suitable housing, but a trial judge...

Federal Courts Strip Club Denied Grandfathering Files Lawsuit in District Court

Strip Club Denied Grandfathering Files Lawsuit in District Court

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

A new strip club that was planning on opening in the same spot as a closed down strip club recently filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the...

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