Challenging

Federal Jury Awards $6.6 Million in Landmark Case Challenging Unethical Attorney Practices Targeting Grieving Families

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Fayetteville, Arkansas – An attorney has won a significant verdict in a pivotal case spotlighting unethical recruitment practices in the legal industry, particularly at funeral homes. This legal battle began with a wrongful death lawsuit connected to a fatal crash involving a 36-year-old woman and a driver for J.B. Hunt, revealing a troubling multi-state scheme aimed at exploiting grieving families. Jason M. Hatfield was initially retained by the family of the deceased. Court documents indicate that they were approached by out-of-state non-lawyers, also known as “case runners,” who pressured them into hiring another legal firm … Read more

Federal Judge Greenlights Landmark Lawsuit Against Top Asset Managers, Challenging Green Investment Practices

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A federal judge in Tyler, Texas, has allowed a contentious lawsuit against three of the world’s largest asset management firms to proceed, a case that could significantly influence how major financial institutions interact with environmental policies through their investments. U.S. District Judge Jeremy Kernodle released a ruling allowing the majority of antitrust allegations in the case against BlackRock Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., and State Street Global Advisors to advance. This lawsuit, initiated by Republican attorneys general from Texas along with a coalition of other states, claims that these firms colluded to restrict coal production in … Read more

Federal Judge Throws Out DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Illinois and Chicago’s Sanctuary City Policies

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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago concerning their “sanctuary city” policies. The decision reflects a growing tension between federal immigration enforcement and local governance, particularly as cities maintain their stances on protecting undocumented individuals. Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued her ruling, indicating that the DOJ failed to demonstrate sufficient grounds to challenge the protections that Illinois and Chicago provide to undocumented immigrants. These “sanctuary” policies effectively … Read more

Judge Weighs Evidence in Landmark Case Challenging Trump Administration’s Alleged “Ideological Deportation” of Noncitizen Scholars

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BOSTON — A lawsuit spearheaded by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) against the Trump administration’s immigration policies reached a crucial phase on Monday as closing arguments were presented. With the judge now tasked with reviewing the trial’s evidence, including numerous sealed documents, a final ruling is anticipated in the coming weeks. The case, which originated in April, alleges that the federal government specifically targeted noncitizen students and faculty members for arrest and deportation in retaliation for their pro-Palestinian views, an action the AAUP contends is a violation of the First Amendment. The organization … Read more