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Supreme Court Urged to Reassess Constitutionality of Jury-Trial Exception for Petty Offenses in Landmark Case

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Washington, D.C. – The New Civil Liberties Alliance, a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights group, together with the Stanford Law School Supreme Court Litigation Clinic, filed a petition on Dec. 13, 2024, for the Supreme Court to consider a case that may realign constitutional interpretation concerning jury trials for petty offenses. The case, known as David Lesh v. United States, challenges a long-standing precedent that denies jury trials to individuals charged with lesser offenses in direct contradiction to the Constitution’s clear text on this right. David Lesh, an entrepreneur and experienced skier who founded the outdoor … Read more

Philadelphia Courts to Tackle Major Mass Tort Litigations in 2025: What to Expect

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Philadelphia, PA — The city of Philadelphia, renowned for its historic roots and vibrant legal community, is set to host a series of significant mass tort trials in 2025, focusing on major issues ranging from pharmaceutical liabilities to industrial product defects. As these proceedings take shape, they hold not only the possibility of substantial payouts but also profound implications for public health and corporate accountability. Mass tort litigation involves numerous plaintiffs pursuing legal claims against one or several corporate defendants. These claims often arise from injuries caused by pharmaceuticals, environmental disasters, or defective products. The … Read more

Texas Takes Legal Action Against New York Doctor in Effort to Challenge State’s Abortion Provider Protections

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Austin, Texas — In an escalating legal battle over reproductive rights, the state of Texas has initiated legal action against a New York-based doctor, alleging a breach of the controversial Senate Bill 8. This law, known widely for its unique enforcement mechanism, allows private citizens to sue anyone who performs or aids and abets an abortion after approximately six weeks of pregnancy. The lawsuit highlights a significant clash between Texas’ stringent abortion laws and other states’ legal protections for abortion providers. The case centers on Dr. Alan Braid, who publicly acknowledged performing an abortion that … Read more

IIT Jodhpur Earns Prestigious CII Grand Jury Award for Leading Industry-Academia Collaborations

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Jodhpur, India – The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur has been recognized with the prestigious Grand Jury award in the government institute category. This honor was bestowed at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Summit on Technology, Intellectual Property, and Industry-Academia Partnership, which took place in Delhi this past Thursday. The award marks a notable first in the history of the CII, as it introduced the industry-academia partnership awards to acknowledge educational institutions that have excelled in establishing meaningful collaborations with the industry sector. These partnerships are pivotal in advancing technology and driving societal … Read more