History

Historic $116 Million Verdict Awarded in NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit, Marking Largest Wrongful Death Jury Award in State History

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New York — In a landmark verdict, a Manhattan Supreme Court jury has awarded $116 million to Nancy Cadigan, the mother of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old aspiring journalist who perished in a helicopter crash in March 2018. The decision marks the largest ever payout for a single wrongful death case in New York State history. Trevor Cadigan was among five passengers who drowned when their doors-off helicopter tour spiraled into the East River. The tragic incident occurred near East 88th Street, leaving only the pilot alive. The helicopter, owned by Liberty Helicopter and operated by … Read more

Albany County Makes History with First Female Jury Foreperson

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Albany, NY – In a historic stride for gender equality within the judicial system, Albany County has named its first female jury foreperson. This milestone not only highlights the evolving landscape of local governance but also serves as a beacon of empowerment for women across various sectors. The appointment occurred earlier this week during a civil case at the Albany County Courthouse, a moment that marks a significant departure from what has traditionally been male-dominated roles in jury management. The selection of a woman as a jury foreperson reflects a broader trend towards inclusivity and … Read more

Revisiting History: The 30-Hour Workweek Proposal That Nearly Transformed the American Workplace

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Washington, D.C. — A groundbreaking proposal once floated the idea of a 30-hour workweek across the United States, a significant shift from the traditional 40-hour standard that could have reshaped worker productivity and wellbeing. Introduced during the Great Depression, this innovative concept aimed to combat unemployment by reducing the hours each employed person worked, thereby creating more jobs for the unemployed. Senator Hugo Black of Alabama, who later became a Supreme Court Justice, was a prominent advocate for this change. He championed a bill in 1933 that proposed limiting the workweek to 30 hours in … Read more

BTS’s SUGA Hires High-Profile Lawyer with Celebrity Case History for DUI Questioning

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Seoul, South Korea – BTS member SUGA recently underwent police questioning regarding an incident where he was allegedly operating an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol. The police inquiry took place at Yongsan Police Station on the evening of August 23, accompanied by his lawyer, identified only as ‘A’. The attorney is notable for his prior representation of high-profile entertainment figures, including a former Super Junior member in a similar case. The case surrounds an event that occurred on August 6, when SUGA is accused of drunken driving on an electric scooter. The information … Read more