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Transgender Woman Challenges Outdated Law for Ohio House Seat

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Clinton, Ohio – A second transgender woman running for public office in Ohio has faced challenges due to a decades-old law that requires candidates to disclose previous legal names on election documents. Arienne Childrey, a Democrat seeking a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives, had her campaign petition rejected by the local board of elections after the head of her county’s Republican party, Robert Hibner, requested it. This follows the disqualification of another trans woman, Vanessa Joy, from running for the Ohio State House for the same reason. Both Childrey and Joy are accused … Read more

Insurance Company’s Refusal to Settle Leads to $113 Million Jury Verdict in Construction Zone Injury Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – A construction zone injury collision from 2016 has resulted in a $113 million jury verdict after an insurance company refused to settle the complaint for policy limits. The verdict, awarded by Fulton County State Court jurors in three phases, includes more than 40% for attorney fees due to bad faith and frivolous defenses. However, the plaintiff’s counsel expects another judgment against the estate of the late Nationwide Affinity Insurance Company of America client as additional attorney fees are pursued. The collision occurred when defendant Ashley Claxton’s vehicle veered into a construction zone … Read more

South Africa Urges International Court of Justice to Halt Israel’s Genocidal Actions in Gaza

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands — South Africa has presented its case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of perpetrating genocide in the Gaza Strip. The country has asked the court to issue orders that will compel Israel to halt its military operations in the Palestinian region. Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh, an Irish lawyer advising South Africa’s legal team, argued that Israel’s actions in Gaza pose a significant danger. During her submission, Ní Ghrálaigh highlighted the urgent need for provisional measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza from the irreparable harm caused by Israel’s violations of … Read more

Outagamie County Judge Orders Unwanted Restitution in Sexual Assault Case, Drawing Controversy and Criticism

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Outagamie County Judge Vincent Biskupic has ordered a man convicted of sexually assaulting a minor to pay $150,000 in restitution to the county for mental health services, despite the county’s decision not to request any money out of concern for retraumatizing the victim. The victim, who had just turned 18, tragically passed away unexpectedly eight months after the sentencing. This case highlights the challenges and limited success in reporting and prosecuting sexual assault cases, with only 31% of assaults being reported, 5% of perpetrators being arrested, and just 2.8% of cases resulting in felony convictions, … Read more