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Laborer Stabbed in St. Louis Rooming House: Attorney Ryan Gavin Wins $1.8 Million Judgment Against Landlord

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St. Louis, Missouri – Nine months before the City of St. Louis took legal action against Dara Daugherty and her associates for their “illegal rooming house” scheme, attorney Ryan Gavin had already won a $1.8 million judgment against her. Gavin filed a lawsuit in April 2023 on behalf of James Cole, a tenant who had rented a room from Daugherty in the Benton Park West neighborhood. The lawsuit alleged that Daugherty provided unsafe living conditions and failed to take necessary precautions in screening tenants. Cole was stabbed on the property by another tenant. During the … Read more

Florida House Unanimously Passes Bill Granting Excusal from Jury Duty for New Mothers

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers unanimously passed a bill in the state House that would grant new mothers the ability to be excused from jury duty. The measure, known as HB 461 and sponsored by Rep. Carolina Amesty of Windermere, aims to provide relief to women who have given birth within six months prior to their scheduled jury service. Currently, mothers are not automatically exempt from jury duty based on recent childbirth, prompting concerns about the difficulties and burdens they may face while trying to fulfill their civic duty. The proposed legislation would allow eligible … Read more

Ex-White House Lawyer Slams Trump’s Courtroom Conduct in Defamation Trial

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New York City, NY – Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb has criticized Donald Trump’s behavior in a defamation trial involving magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll. Trump’s disruptive presence in the courtroom led to a reprimand from U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan. Carroll accused Trump of sexual assault and defamation for denying the allegations. During the trial, Judge Kaplan scolded Trump for his disruptive comments and defiance of orders. Cobb condemned Trump’s courtroom behavior and continuous denial of the assault. He also expressed empathy for Judge Kaplan’s frustration. In the ongoing defamation trial against … Read more

Missouri House Committee to Review Bills Increasing Restrictions on Gender Expression

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House Committee on Emerging Issues is set to examine multiple pieces of legislation that could significantly impact the expression of gender identity in the state. These bills propose restrictions on gender-related accommodations in schools and workplaces, sparking debate on the boundaries of gender identity. One collection of proposed bills would require schools across Missouri to provide facilities such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms that are segregated by biological sex. Violations of this requirement could result in legal actions against schools. Similarly, another bill aims to extend this … Read more