Dec. 28: A Day of Historical Milestones and Tragic Memories, from the Lumiere Brothers’ Film Debut to the End of U.S. Combat in Afghanistan

As 2024 nears its close, December 28 marks not only the 363rd day of this leap year but also an opportunity to reflect on significant historical events that occurred on this day across different years. Among today’s critical remembrances is the 2015 decision by a Cleveland grand jury not to charge two white officers in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, a Black youth, who was holding a toy pellet gun at the time. This tragic event is among several impactful occurrences that have taken place on December 28, spanning from breakthroughs in entertainment … Read more

ZeroRisk Cases Innovates to Combat Fraudulent Lead Generation in Mass Tort Industry

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The integrity of the legal system faces a significant threat from deceptive practices in the generation of leads for mass torts cases, which can heavily burden not just reputable legal firms but also the individuals unwittingly caught in these schemes. Unethical tactics by some law firms and call centers, including the use of misleading advertisements and cold-calling, continue to undermine public trust and waste considerable resources. The practice of purchasing leads from overseas call centers that may lack proper qualifications and ethical standards contributes substantially to the influx of fraudulent claims. These … Read more

Amid Cabinet Controversy, Senator Advocates for Women in Combat Roles, Stressing Military Readiness and Equality

Washington, D.C. – Following the withdrawal of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, from consideration for attorney general, another controversial figure from Donald Trump’s pool of Cabinet nominees has risen to prominence. Pete Hegseth, despite facing past allegations of sexual assault and his connections to a Christian nationalist church, is now in the spotlight as Trump’s potential choice for a key position. This has stirred debate and scrutiny, especially concerning the implications for military policy and the role of women in combat. In the Senate, voices like U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, are advocating strongly … Read more

Baltimore City Takes Bold Step, Seeking $11 Billion More to Combat Opioid Crisis Following Landmark Jury Verdict

Baltimore, Maryland – Following a significant victory in a landmark opioid lawsuit, the Baltimore city government is setting the stage to seek an additional $11 billion to address the extensive damages caused by the opioid crisis. This move follows a recent jury decision that held major pharmaceutical companies responsible for their roles in exacerbating the opioid epidemic, a problem that has plagued the city with widespread addiction and increased healthcare costs. The lawsuit’s outcome marked Baltimore’s first successful civil jury trial against opioid manufacturers and distributors. City officials argue that the substantial sum is necessary … Read more