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Grand Jury Convenes to Investigate Law Enforcement’s Delayed Response to Texas School Shooting

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UVALDE, Texas — A special grand jury has been convened in Uvalde, Texas to investigate the delayed response by law enforcement to the deadliest school shooting in the state’s history. The shooting took place on May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, resulting in the deaths of 19 students and two teachers, as well as 17 others injured. The grand jury will be responsible for determining whether criminal charges can be filed against the officers involved in the incident, according to the Uvalde Leader-News. Twelve individuals have been selected to serve on the … Read more

Leading Mass Torts Attorney Mikal Watts Restructures Partnership with Watts Guerra Firm, Vows to Continue Advocacy for Clients

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San Antonio, Texas – Attorney Mikal Watts and his partner Frank Guerra have announced a partnership restructuring at their law firm, Watts Guerra. The firm specializes in handling large mass tort litigation cases. Watts expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to practice law with Guerra for over two decades, emphasizing their friendship and mutual admiration. He assured that he would remain at the firm and looked forward to the future accomplishments of the partnership and other colleagues. Known for his involvement in major mass tort cases, Watts has spearheaded multi-million dollar litigation against corporations. Watts … Read more

Controversy Arises as North Carolina School Board Opts Out of LGBTQ Provisions, Risking Legal Action

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools board is facing the possibility of legal complaints or action by legislators after choosing to leave out two LGBTQ-related provisions that were directed by the General Assembly for districts to follow. On Thursday, the board unanimously voted in favor of initial approval for several updated policies in compliance with the Parents’ Bill of Rights legislation, which was enacted in 2023 by Republican lawmakers. However, they decided against incorporating a provision that would have required schools to notify parents before a student uses a different name or … Read more

Former Owner Awarded $900,000 in Landmark Case Against Creditor

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SAINT PAUL, Minnesota — The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld a jury’s decision to award former business owner, Chad Monson, over $900,000. Monson, the former owner of 71 Aggregates of New London, filed a lawsuit against his former creditor and a director of the company, Dennis Larson, and his company, MACC of Montevideo. The appeals court ruling, issued on January 8, affirms the jury’s verdict from March 2023, which ordered Larson and MACC to pay Monson $300,000 in compensatory damages and $475,000 in punitive damages. In addition to the award, the jury also ordered … Read more