Ex-Firefighter Sues Baker City for Wrongful Termination Amidst Long COVID Recovery, Seeks $800,000 in Damages

Baker City, Oregon – A former firefighter, embroiled in a legal battle with Baker City, revealed his deep affection for his past employment while testifying in a local court. Three years after his dismissal during a long recovery from COVID-19, Jason Bybee shared his ongoing struggle with health issues and his disappointment over the termination of his role. He is now seeking $800,000 in damages, encompassing both economic and non-economic losses. The dispute unfolded in Baker County Circuit Court, where Bybee disclosed that he was unaware of alternative city job openings until after his firing … Read more

Elisabeth Haub School of Law’s BLSA Team Shines with Top Finish at Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition

Boston, MA — Demonstrating exceptional legal acumen and strategic prowess, the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Mock Trial Team from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University clinched a top two position at the 2024–2025 Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition. This competitive event was part of the 57th Annual Northeast Black Law Students Association (NEBLSA) Regional Convention, emphasizing the strength and capabilities of the participating teams from across the Northeast. Over four grueling days, the team from Haub Law, consisting of students Julie Bazile (2L), Jason Lee (4L Flex), Andrew Pierre (3L), … Read more

Baker Mayfield Files $12 Million Lawsuit Against Father’s Company Over Contract Dispute

Cleveland, Ohio — In a striking legal move, Baker Mayfield, the well-known NFL quarterback, has filed a lawsuit demanding $12 million in damages from his father’s business, citing a serious breach of contract. The case, which has caught the attention of both sports and business communities, underscores the complexities that can arise when family and professional roles intersect. Mayfield, a prominent figure in the sports world, claims that the contract in question promised certain payments that have not been fulfilled. Filed in a federal court on Wednesday, the suit alleges that his father’s company, which … Read more

Colorado Supreme Court Sides with Baker in Ongoing Free Speech and Discrimination Debate

Denver, Colorado — The Colorado Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Jack Phillips, a Christian baker and owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, setting aside a lawsuit that claimed he discriminated against a transgender attorney by refusing to create a custom cake celebrating a gender transition. This decision marks another chapter in Phillips’ prolonged legal battles concerning his refusal to make cakes for certain events based on his religious beliefs. The lawsuit dismissed Tuesday pivoted on Phillips’ rejection of an order that would have marked the gender transition of Denver attorney Autumn Scardina with a blue … Read more