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New Mexico’s Open Government Foundation Files Lawsuits Demanding Transparency in College Athlete Revenue-Sharing Contracts

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In June 2021, the discussion around whether college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts should be shielded from public disclosure took center stage. This conversation arose during a pivotal time as the NCAA accepted that athletes could earn endorsement income. At that moment, the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) was tasked with creating model legislation for states to use regarding NIL agreements, raising a critical legal question about the transparency of such contracts. The NCAA mandated that universities collect athletes’ NIL contracts to monitor compliance with existing regulations prohibiting pay-for-play arrangements. This requirement sparked considerable … Read more

Family Files Lawsuit Against LAPD After Officers Allegedly Intentionally Collide with Teen on Motorbike

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LOS ANGELES — A family is pursuing legal action against the Los Angeles Police Department and the City of Los Angeles following an incident that left their 16-year-old son severely injured. The lawsuit claims police intentionally struck the teen’s motorbike with a patrol vehicle, leading to significant physical harm. The events unfolded in February near LAPD headquarters, close to Grand and Washington Avenue. K.W., the injured youth, was riding his motorbike with friends when the patrol car collided with him. According to family attorneys, the police did not activate sirens or issue commands for him … Read more

Dunseith RV Manufacturer Files $2 Billion Lawsuit Against North Dakota Officials over Alleged Corruption and Concealment

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DUNSEITH, N.D. — A Dunseith recreational vehicle manufacturer has initiated a federal civil rights lawsuit claiming nearly $2 billion in damages against five current and former officials from the North Dakota Department of Commerce. The lawsuit alleges a prolonged effort involving deception and abuse of power that led to the violation of his rights as he tried to rehabilitate a facility steeped in legal and operational complexities. The 242-page complaint was filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in North Dakota by Charles Hoefer, the owner of Hoefer Group LLC, who is seeking a jury trial. … Read more

Ex-Judge Files Lawsuit Alleging Violations of Parental Rights Against Knox County Juvenile Court Officials

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Knoxville, Tennessee – A former judge has filed a lawsuit against a juvenile court judge and her supervisor, alleging that they violated his parental rights in a contentious case involving his children. The lawsuit underscores growing concerns about the legal authority of family courts and the protection of parental rights within the judicial system. The plaintiff, identified as a former magistrate in Knox County, claims that his rights as a parent were undermined during a court proceeding that he contends proceeded without appropriate legal grounds. The suit specifically targets the actions of Judge Kelli C. … Read more