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Tyre Nichols Case Update: East Tennessee Selected as Jury Source

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Memphis, Tenn. — In a significant legal development, the jury for the trial concerning the death of Tyre Nichols will be selected from a pool in East Tennessee, far from the city of Memphis where the incident occurred. This decision arises from concerns about ensuring an impartial trial due to the extensive local media coverage and community emotions stirred up by the case. Nichols, a 29-year-old man, died following a violent encounter with police officers during a traffic stop on January 7. The officers, all part of the Memphis Police Department, were later charged with … Read more

Katherine A. Kiziah Joins Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa, Bolsters Firm’s Mass Tort Capabilities with Proven Track Record

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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Katherine A. Kiziah has recently been appointed as a partner at Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa, enhancing the firm’s prowess in handling mass tort litigations. With a commendable track record in significant national cases, Kiziah’s expertise is expected to fortify the law firm’s leadership in the complex arena of mass torts. Kiziah, an accomplished litigator known for her commitment to justice and consumer protection, has made a name for herself through various high-profile legal victories. Among her notable achievements, she was appointed by U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland to the … Read more

President Announces Major Shift in Civil Rights Enforcement, Aims to Eliminate Disparate-Impact Liability to Uphold Meritocracy

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WASHINGTON — With a new executive order, President Donald Trump has taken a significant step aimed at changing how laws around civil rights are enforced in the United States. Announced on April 23, 2025, the order seeks to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability, a legal theory used to address hidden biases in systems irrespective of intent, which the Trump administration argues contradicts the Constitution and American values centered on equality of opportunity. The executive directive posits that a fundamental American principle is that all citizens are to be treated equally under the law, promoting … Read more

Bayer Hit With Record $2 Billion Verdict Over Cancer Claims Linked to Roundup Weedkiller

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Oakland, CA – In a landmark verdict, Bayer AG was ordered to pay over $2 billion in damages to a couple from Livermore, California, who claimed they developed cancer from using the company’s Roundup weedkiller. This recent legal blow marks the third consecutive trial loss for Bayer related to its Roundup product. The jury in Oakland delivered this staggering verdict after reviewing the case of Alva and Alberta Pilliod. The couple, having used Roundup for residential landscaping for roughly 30 years, developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which they attribute to their prolonged exposure to the herbicide. The … Read more