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Moms Demand Action Rallies for Stronger Gun Laws in South Carolina, Fights Against Proposed Lax Firearms Regulations

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Activists from the Moms Demand Action (MDA) group convened at the state house on Wednesday morning, advocating for changes to South Carolina’s gun laws. The organization strives to enact stronger regulations and close loopholes that pose risks to families, as stated on their website. Currently, South Carolina law permits anyone with a concealed weapons permit (CWP) to legally carry a handgun, openly or concealed, in public spaces. To obtain a CWP, individuals must be at least 21 years old, undergo a background check, and receive basic firearms safety training. MDA’s goal is … Read more

Federal Judge Slashes $110 Million Medical Malpractice Award to $10 Million: Minnesota Case

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – A federal judge has reduced a $110 million jury award in a medical malpractice case to $10 million, calling the original amount “shockingly excessive.” The ruling came in the case of Anuj Thapa, a college student who suffered a serious injury during a soccer match. In May 2022, a Minneapolis federal jury awarded Thapa $111.3 million in damages, including $110 million for pain and suffering, marking the largest award of its kind in Minnesota. The jury determined that negligent care following the injury had caused Thapa extreme pain and permanent disability. The … Read more

Former Memphis Basketball Recruit Mikey Williams Transfers After Feeling Undervalued by Program

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Former Memphis basketball signee Mikey Williams has entered the transfer portal citing a lack of priority from the Tigers, according to a statement from his lawyer, Troy Owens. Williams, a 6-foot-3 freshman guard, made the decision after Memphis failed to address his situation adequately. Williams, who faced legal trouble last year, had plans to join the team this week. However, the university’s statement mentioned that the process for his inclusion was already underway. Williams’ lawyer stated that the university did not respond to Williams’ queries regarding his status, leading to his decision … Read more

Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier Takes the Helm as Chief Judge of Orleans Parish Criminal Court

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – Orleans Parish Criminal District Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier has been appointed as the new chief judge of the criminal court. The two-year appointment began on January 1, as disclosed in a news release received on Tuesday. Flemings-Davillier, 54, takes over from Judge Robin Pittman, who held the post for the past two years and continues to serve on the bench. Flemings-Davillier brings over a decade of experience to her new role. She previously presided as judge in Orleans Parish Juvenile Court from 2010 to 2012 and also served as Deputy Chief Judge … Read more