Justice

New Yorkers Rally for Legislative Change as Judges Slash Employment Bias Lawsuit Verdicts, Undermining Justice for Victims

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New York, NY – New Yorkers who prevail in employment bias lawsuits often receive far less compensation than what juries initially granted them, due to judges reducing the amounts. State lawmakers are now working on legislation to rectify this issue, as they believe it undermines justice for victims and fails to discourage employers from continuing harmful practices. State Senator Andrew Gournardes is leading the effort to pass a bill that would protect jury verdicts in such cases. Under the current rule in New York, judges are required to lower verdicts if they deviate significantly from … Read more

Louisiana Legislature Passes Suite of Punitive Changes, Reignites Debate on Criminal Justice Reform

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Once known as the “prison capital of the world,” Louisiana had managed to shed that dubious title through criminal justice reforms in 2017. However, the state is now poised to regain that reputation as lawmakers recently passed a suite of punitive changes. These new laws, which are set to be signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, will eliminate the possibility of parole for most new convictions and increase the length of time individuals must serve before being released for good behavior. Additionally, these changes will limit the tools available to local prosecutors … Read more

Innovative Attorney Tara Sutton Shines in Mass Tort Litigation, Securing Historic Settlements and Fighting for Justice

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Minneapolis, Minnesota – Tara Sutton, a partner at Robins Kaplan in Minneapolis, has established herself as an accomplished mass tort litigator. With a background in high-profile cases against Big Tobacco, she now leads the firm’s Mass Tort Group. Sutton’s dedication and legal expertise have led to significant victories in her career. One such victory occurred in 1998 when Sutton was part of a trial team representing the State of Minnesota and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in the Big Tobacco litigation. The team successfully alleged antitrust and consumer fraud claims against cigarette makers … Read more

Channel 4’s The Jury: Murder Trial Uncovers Shocking Realities of the Justice System

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London, UK – Channel 4’s The Jury: Murder Trial offers a revealing glimpse into what really goes on in a jury room, challenging the notion of a purely factual deliberation process. The show, which recreates a real-life murder trial using actors and two separate juries, explores the case of a sculptor named John who allegedly killed his wife with a hammer. The central question for the juries is whether this act constitutes murder or manslaughter by reason of loss of control. The show’s portrayal of the quick judgments made by jurors about the defendant and … Read more