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High-profile Los Angeles socialite on trial for murder in fatal crash that killed two young brothers

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VAN NUYS, California – The murder trial of a Los Angeles socialite, Rebecca Grossman, began on Friday over a fatal crash that took the lives of two young brothers. Grossman, 60, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the September 2020 incident that killed Jacob Iskander, eight, and his brother Mark, 11. The trial got off to a contentious start as the prosecution and defense clashed over admissible evidence. According to prosecutors, Grossman had a boozy lunch with her former lover, Scott Erickson, a former LA Dodgers player, before getting behind the wheel of … Read more

San Francisco Chronicle’s Top Picks: Michael Begert and Patrick Thompson, the Ideal Choice for San Francisco Superior Court Judge

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San Francisco, CA – In the upcoming election for San Francisco Superior Court judge, Michael Begert and Patrick Thompson have secured an influential endorsement. Their combined legal experience and dedication to justice make them the ideal candidates for this important position. Begert boasts an impressive track record as a public defender, demonstrating a deep understanding of the complexities of the court system and a commitment to upholding fairness. His experience advocating for the rights of the accused will undoubtedly shape his approach as a judge, ensuring that all parties receive a fair and just trial. … Read more

Confusing Exceptions in Restrictive Abortion Laws Raise Concerns for Doctors Nationwide

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Bismarck, North Dakota – A recent decision by a judge in North Dakota to reject a request blocking part of the state’s strict abortion law has highlighted an ongoing issue facing doctors nationwide. The vague language and exceptions in these laws often leave medical providers uncertain about when they can perform an abortion in a medical emergency. Consequently, advocates are increasingly filing lawsuits to clarify and expand the circumstances under which doctors can provide abortions during emergencies in states with strict abortion bans. Prof. Mary Ziegler from the University of California, Davis, noted that physicians … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Agrochemical Giant Monsanto Hit with $2.25 Billion Punitive Damages in Roundup Cancer Lawsuit

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Philadelphia, PA – Agrochemical giant Monsanto was hit with a staggering $2.25 billion verdict, including $2 billion in punitive damages, by a jury in a lawsuit filed by a man who claimed he developed cancer after using the company’s weed killer, Roundup. John McKivison, 49, alleged that his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma was a result of using Roundup on his property for two decades. The unanimous verdict, returned by the jury on Friday, concluded that Roundup is a cancer-causing product and that Monsanto was negligent in failing to warn about its dangers. McKivison’s lawyers, Tom Kline and … Read more