Complaints

Turmoil at the NFLPA: Top Lawyer on Leave Amid Workplace Complaints and Ongoing Federal Investigations

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Washington, D.C. — The NFL Players Association has placed one of its leading attorneys on paid administrative leave following complaints from multiple employees, according to sources familiar with the matter. Heather McPhee, who has served as the union’s associate general counsel since 2009, is facing allegations related to workplace conduct, including accusations of bullying and failure to adhere to supervisors’ instructions. The decision to put McPhee on leave comes after she played a pivotal role in triggering a federal investigation into the financial operations of the NFLPA and the Major League Baseball Players Association. Both … Read more

Federal Judge’s Controversial Hiring Boycott Against Columbia Grads Raises Ethical Concerns Amid Complaints of Judicial Misconduct

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Minneapolis, Minnesota — A federal judge faces a judicial complaint after allegedly participating in a hiring boycott aimed at graduates of Columbia University. The complaint, lodged against the judge who remains unnamed under the rules of judicial conduct, stems from his signature on a letter sent to the university’s president in May 2024, alongside twelve other federal judges. The letter criticized Columbia University for what the judges described as an increase in campus disruptions, anti-Semitism, and hostility toward diverse viewpoints following the October 7 terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas. The signatories expressed their diminished … Read more

Amazon Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Refund Policy Violations as Customer Complaints Mount

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Dozens of customers are voicing their frustrations with Amazon as the company becomes embroiled in a class-action lawsuit concerning alleged violations of its refund policies. The legal action, lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, claims that Amazon failed to issue refunds despite customers returning their items within the designated 30-day period. The lawsuit targets any U.S. consumer who may have been improperly charged by Amazon for products labeled as “not returned” but which were, in fact, sent back within the stipulated time frame and in original condition over the … Read more

“Trial Turmoil: Judge Takes Charge in Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Case After Juror Complaints and Outside Interference”

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LONDON, Ontario — A closely watched sexual assault trial involving five former members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team has shifted to a judge-only format following serious allegations against defense attorneys that prompted the dismissal of a jury. The decision, made by Justice Maria Carroccia, follows a turbulent few weeks in a case that has attracted significant public attention and been marred by incidents both inside and outside the courtroom. The players — Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dubé, and Cal Foote — are accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old woman in … Read more