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Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Challenges $15 Million Jury Award in Sergeant’s Discrimination Case

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Gainesville, Fla. – A significant legal battle is unfolding in Alachua County as the Sheriff’s Office seeks to overturn a $15 million jury verdict awarded to Sergeant Kevin Davis. The verdict, handed down in early February, is now subject to motions filed this week by the Sheriff’s Office urging the court to either dismiss the jury’s decision, request a new trial, or direct a verdict in their favor. The argument presented by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office hinges on claims that the $15 million award is “grossly disproportionate” and “outrageous,” far exceeding reasonable compensation for … Read more

Alberta Lawyer Fined for Unprofessional Conduct Over Sharing Client’s Private Photo

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CALGARY, Alberta — A Calgary-based lawyer faced sanctions from the Law Society of Alberta after sending a topless photograph of his client to opposing counsel, an act that has breached professional conduct standards and spurred widespread condemnation within the legal community. The controversial incident, which has ignited discussions on ethics and privacy in legal practice, occurred when the lawyer, whose name has been withheld, mistakenly forwarded the sensitive image that was inadvertently sent to him by his own client. The photograph was intended to demonstrate injuries the client had sustained in an accident, not for … Read more

Knox County Judge Steve Sword Appointed to Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In a notable advancement within Tennessee’s judiciary, Knox County Criminal Court Judge Steve Sword has been promoted to the state Court of Criminal Appeals. Governor Bill Lee announced Sword’s appointment this past Friday, signaling a significant step in the judge’s career, which began on the bench in 2011. At the time of his appointment, Sword was presiding over a vehicular homicide trial in the City County Building downtown, where he has developed a reputation for handling some of the region’s most challenging cases. Sword’s new role on the appellate court will have … Read more

Depo-Provera Users File Lawsuits Claiming Birth Control Shot Linked to Brain Tumors, Seek Justice Against Pharmaceutical Giants

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LOS ANGELES — A series of U.S. lawsuits claim that Depo-Provera, a birth control injection, is linked to the development of meningioma brain tumors, with litigations pointing fingers at pharmaceutical giants for not adequately warning users of the possible risks. The first such lawsuit was launched in October 2024 by a California woman who had used the contraceptive from 2005 to 2021 and then required surgery to remove a brain tumor. As litigation intensifies, approximately 70 related claims were filed as of February 2025. These cases are likely to burgeon with many consolidated into a … Read more