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Texas Student Denied Court Protection Over School’s Dreadlock Ban, Despite Ongoing Legal Battle Over Hair Discrimination

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HOUSTON — A Texas judge has refused to grant an injunction that would have allowed a Black student, who has been disciplined for his hairstyle, to return to his high school without facing further penalties. Darryl George, 19, has been embroiled with the authorities of Barbers Hill High School since last year over his dreadlocks, which the school claims violate its dress code. The school’s dress code stipulates hair must not fall “below the top of a T-shirt collar, below the eyebrows, or below the ear lobes when let down.” George has chosen not to … Read more

Kessler Topaz Launches Class Action Against Methode Electronics: Investors Urged to Join by October Deadline

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RADNOR, Pa. — Investors who acquired shares in Methode Electronics, Inc. during a specific period have the opportunity to join a class action lawsuit, spearheaded by the law firm Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. This legal action addresses allegations of misleading statements and operational failures concerning Methode, a significant player in manufacturing for automotive sectors. Filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the lawsuit encompasses individuals who purchased Methode common stock between June 23, 2022, and March 6, 2024. This timeframe is critical as it covers periods when … Read more

Trial Date Set for Former Corrections Officer in Multi-Year Child Pornography Case

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VANDALIA, Ill. — A 65-year-old retired federal corrections officer from Vandalia is set for an October jury trial over charges involving child pornography production, according to court records. Dennis J. Pickens, who is facing four counts of Class X felony production of child pornography, made a court appearance this Tuesday as final preparations are underway more than six years after his initial arrest. The charges against Pickens date back to 2018, with his trial slated for Oct. 28. Fayette County State’s Attorney Brenda Mathis explained that the 2018 case will be concurrently tried with two … Read more

Top Legal Minds Gather at University of San Diego for Sixth Annual Class Action Law Forum This March

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San Diego, CA — This March, the University of San Diego School of Law will host its sixth annual Class Action Law Forum (CALF), an event crafted to address and dissect the complexities of class action litigation. This year’s conference, beginning on March 12 and concluding on March 14, is held in partnership with Western Alliance Bank, promising an enhanced platform for legal experts to exchange insights relevant to both practitioners and academics. The forum is set to unfold at a critical juncture in class action law, where evolving regulations and landmark cases continue to … Read more