The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is cracking down on federal prison guards who sexually abuse inmates, saying Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employees haven’t been punished harshly enough. A new memo written by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco to DOJ officials says federal prosecutors must…
As students head off to college, many envision the incredible journey toward adulthood and independence. Before taking this new step toward freedom, students are reminded by parents and loved ones about how to be safe on campus. However, even with all the personal safety advice,…
After the failed execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith in Atmore, Alabama, on Nov. 21, the state’s governor announced a temporary pause in executions to review Alabama’s use of lethal injections on death row inmates. Smith was the third Alabama man to endure a botched lethal…
Google and social media networks will soon find themselves in front of the Supreme Court. Early in October, the Supreme Court announced that it would hear cases that test Section 230 – a legal provision that protects social media companies from liability for what people…
The trauma of being sexually abused as a child can last a lifetime. It may take years for survivors to work through it all and be able to speak about their experiences. Unfortunately, the time allowed to file civil claims against abusers often expires before…
In early September, e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs agreed to settle with 34 states and territories over the inappropriate marketing of its vaping products.
An article released by the Associated Press shows how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS), also known as the Mormon Church, has a system in place that leaves sex abuse victims unprotected while shielding sex offenders.
On August 8, the FBI searched former President Trump’s Florida home, the Mar-a-Lago Club. This search was the latest in the government’s attempts to have the former president return files from his tenure. Following this legal case can be challenging. Here is a brief timeline…
On Friday, August 26, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jeffrey J. Graham denied Aearo Technologies’ efforts to temporarily halt 3M earplug lawsuits while Aearo pursues Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Judge Graham said that since 3M hasn’t filed for bankruptcy, the lawsuits will continue forward in multidistrict litigation (MDL).…
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), with its 47,000 churches and nearly 14 million members across the country, is under investigation by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). The investigation comes in the wake of widespread reports of clergy sexual abuse and inactions by church…