Amid growing debate over the use of the death penalty in the United States, Virginia has decided to abolish its use, joining 22 other states that never have or no
Even as crime rates decreased and the numbers of people in jail went down, the costs of jails maintained by local governments increased, going over $25 billion in the latest
Lawyers whose clients write negative online reviews have few options to defend themselves, even when the unhappy clients lie.
Responding online to a negative review is likely to get a
North Dakota legislators heard emotional testimony from survivors about horrific sexual abuse while they were children. The testimony is related to several bills before the Legislature that would expand the present statute of limitations allowing survivors to seek justice in court. The bipartisan l
Video surveillance of the public on our streets, in our places of work, in stores and even from our front doors is becoming ubiquitous, and in the views of some,
Countless TV and radio ads begin with: “If you’ve been injured in an accident…”
The internet is filled with personal injury attorney websites touting “No Fees Unless We Recover
The massive Russian hack of government systems is having an effect on federal courts, where some are worried that steps taken in response may compromise public access to court proceedings,
The NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund is working to build a new civil rights advocate team, launching a scholarship program to pay for their law degrees.
The Marshall-Motley Scholars
After more fits and starts than most states, Pennsylvania is once again considering removing the legal obstacle preventing adults from seeking justice for abuse they suffered as children. Last week, Pennsylvania legislators stepped closer to paving the way for adults who were sexually abused as…
While people across the country struggled to pay their bills and lined up at food banks to feed their families, authorities say, some crooks struck it rich and took advantage
Rev. Michael Pfleger, an activist Chicago priest, now faces a second allegation of sexual abuse. This new allegation comes from the brother of the first survivor who came forward on January 5, 2021. Both allegations stem from alleged sexual abuse that occurred more than 40…
Wisconsin’s mask requirement still stands, for now at least, after the state’s legislature almost ended Gov. Tony Evers’ emergency health declaration Thursday, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
