Oregon’s Measure 114 Enacts Stricter Gun Control: Caps Magazine Capacity and Enhances Background Checks

Salem, Ore. – In a significant move to strengthen gun control, Oregonians voted to pass Measure 114 in November 2022, with a narrow majority of 50.7%. This landmark decision introduces stringent regulations designed to curb gun violence, including limits on ammunition capacity and a new permit requirement for purchasing firearms. Measure 114 sets a cap on gun magazine capacity at 10 rounds, aligning Oregon with other states that have imposed similar restrictions in response to rising gun-related incidents. Proponents argue that such measures can help prevent mass shootings, where higher-capacity magazines allow attackers to fire … Read more

Rookie Sensation Paul Skenes Caps Stellar Season with Dominant Performance Against Yankees

NEW YORK — In a commanding display of skill, Paul Skenes, a rookie phenom pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, concluded his incredible first season in the majors with the same precision and power that characterized his year. Opposing him in the batter’s box was Juan Soto of the New York Yankees, known for his unparalleled batting eye. Soto was caught off-guard by Skenes’ pitch, a 100 mph fastball that accurately struck the edge of the plate, showcasing the rookie’s handle under pressure. Skenes’ performance on Saturday against the Yankees was a testament to his meteoric … Read more

$38 Million Verdict Against New Hampshire for Enabling Abuse at Youth Center, Despite State Caps

BRENTWOOD, N.H. — After hours of deliberation, a New Hampshire jury issued a groundbreaking $38 million verdict against the state for enabling abuse at the now-defunct Youth Development Center (YDC), marking a significant moment in a series of heavy allegations surrounding the treatment of detained children. The plaintiff, David Meehan, was awarded $18 million in compensatory damages and $20 million in punitive damages on Friday, recognized as the highest civil jury verdict in New Hampshire’s history. Meehan’s legal team argued successfully that the state’s Department of Health and Human Services had neglected their duty to … Read more

Colorado Attorneys Advocate for Removing Caps on Pain and Suffering Damages to Support Victims of Life-Altering Injuries

Denver, Colorado – Attorneys and healthcare professionals in Colorado are engaged in a heated debate over whether to remove caps on pain and suffering damages in the state. The discussion comes in the wake of a recent case involving Steve Straughen, who was severely injured while working at a fracking site in Northern Colorado in 2019. Despite winning a $30 million jury award, Straughen will only receive about half of the amount due to the existing limits on non-economic damages. Kurt Zaner, Straughen’s attorney, argues that removing these caps is essential to ensure that individuals … Read more