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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man for Endangering Airborne First Responders by Aiming Laser Pointer at Spokane County Aircraft

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Spokane, Washington – A man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for pointing a laser pointer at a Spokane County Sheriff’s aircraft and Life Flight helicopter. The incident occurred on October 13, 2023, when the suspect, Johnny R. Blackstock, allegedly shone a laser pointer at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Air One helicopter during a routine patrol. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington emphasized the gravity of pointing lasers at aircraft, stating that such actions could have life-threatening consequences. Law enforcement officials, as well as first responders involved in … Read more

Michigan State University Revisits Campus Mass Shooting Tragedy on Anniversary as New Gun Regulations Take Effect

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EAST LANSING, Mich. – As the first anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at Michigan State University approaches, Professor Marco Díaz-Muñoz reflects on the painful memories that continue to haunt him. A year ago, a gunman entered his classroom, taking the lives of two students and leaving others critically injured. Díaz-Muñoz anticipates a wave of emotions as he prepares to teach the exact same lecture and lesson that were interrupted by the horrific event. On February 13, 2023, the East Lansing campus was terrorized for nearly four hours, claiming the lives of three students – … Read more

City of Benton and Former Police Chief Fight Against $32 Million Verdict in Fatal Shooting Case

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Benton City, Arkansas – The City of Benton and its legal representatives have requested that the US District Court overturn the jury’s verdicts against former Benton Police Chief Kirk Lane and the city. This comes after a jury awarded $32 million to the parents of a teenager killed by a Benton police officer in 2016, following a weeklong trial in Little Rock. The jury held the city of Benton liable for $30 million, with $15 million attributed to the failure to train its officers and another $15 million for the failure to investigate the fatal … Read more

Breaking Barriers: Arts Lawyer Michael Quinn Takes on Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family in High-Stakes Legal Battle

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New York, NY – Becoming a specialist in a niche area of the law is often promoted as the most effective path for attorneys, but taking a more dynamic approach to a legal career can also be beneficial. Attorneys who are willing to learn and develop new areas of expertise may better serve clients whose needs extend across multiple areas of the law. This flexibility can be essential in certain situations. Michael Quinn, an arts lawyer at Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, discussed his experience representing clients in the fight against the Sackler Family and Purdue … Read more