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Family of Slain Black Lives Matter Protester Granted $6 Million in Landmark Case

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Seattle, WA – A recent court ruling in Seattle concluded with a $6 million award to the family of a Black Lives Matter protester who tragically lost her life when hit by a car while demonstrating on a Seattle freeway. This legal decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing national dialogue about safety, responsibility, and the rights of protesters. The incident, which captured nationwide attention, occurred during the heightened activism following George Floyd’s death. The protester, whose identity has been withheld at the family’s request, was among a group advocating against racial injustice and … Read more

Long Island Attorney Jason Bassett Explains Strategies for Potentially Reducing DWI Charges in New York

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Central Islip, NY — Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are grave matters in New York, where the law enforces stringent repercussions to deter impaired driving. However, under certain conditions, it’s possible to have these charges reduced. Long Island DWI lawyer Jason Bassett provides a comprehensive analysis of these circumstances in his recent publication. In his detailed exploration of New York’s legal framework concerning DWI charges, Bassett emphasizes the critical importance of legal expertise in navigating such complex terrain. “The stakes are incredibly high with DWI offenses in New York, not only due to the severe … Read more

Utah’s Social Media Age-Verification Law Stalled by Judge’s Ruling

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Salt Lake City, Utah — A federal judge has temporarily halted the enforcement of a Utah law that mandated social media companies to implement an age-verification process for users. The law, which also required parental consent for users under 18, is part of a growing push by states to safeguard young internet users from online harms. However, questions regarding its implications on privacy and freedom of speech prompted the legal challenge leading to the judge’s decision. The injunction issued last Friday prevents the law from taking effect while the court continues to evaluate the lawsuit … Read more

Alabama University to Pay $4 Million After Jury Finds Discrimination Against Iranian Cancer Researcher

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Birmingham, Ala. – An Iranian-born cancer researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham was awarded a hefty sum in a discrimination lawsuit after enduring years of harassment that escalated to threats with a firearm. The federal jury ruled that the university should compensate Fariba Moeinpour with $3 million, while her colleague, found to have harassed her, must pay nearly $1 million in both compensatory and punitive damages. Moeinpour, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Iran, began her tenure at the university in 2011, working in a cancer research lab. She claimed that the harassment started … Read more