Law

Motley Rice Law Firm Amplifies Presence in Philadelphia with Expansion of Mass Tort Practice

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Philadelphia, PA – Renowned law firm Motley Rice is expanding its footprint in the Philadelphia region, enhancing its capabilities in handling mass tort litigation, a move that underscores the firm’s commitment to addressing large-scale legal issues, including defective products, environmental hazards, and prescription drug safety. The decision by Motley Rice to broaden its operations in Philadelphia comes at a time when mass tort litigation is seeing significant growth nationwide. The firm, known for its pivotal role in high-profile cases across various sectors, aims to bring its wealth of experience and legal prowess closer to clients … Read more

Cheers to Change: Indiana Bars Set to Revive Happy Hour Specials Under New Law

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INDIANAPOLIS — Starting July 1, bars in Indiana will be allowed to reintroduce happy hours, offering drink specials for limited hours each week, following the lifting of a longstanding restriction. This change comes as part of a new law signed by Governor Eric Holcomb in March after receiving significant bipartisan support during the last legislative session. The reinstated provision permits bars across the state to offer discounted drinks for up to four hours a day and a total of 15 hours per week, though specials are not allowed between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. This … Read more

Kentucky Court Dismisses Religious Freedom Claim Against Abortion Law by Jewish Mothers

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Kentucky judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by three Jewish women who challenged the state’s restrictive abortion law, arguing that it infringed upon their religious beliefs which contend that life begins at birth, not conception. The decision highlights a complex intersection of reproductive rights and religious freedoms, underscoring the ongoing national debate over abortion laws. The women, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), claimed that Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban violated their First Amendment rights by imposing beliefs that contradict their own religious convictions. They argued that their faith supports … Read more

University of Utah to Close Specialized Student Centers Amid New DEI Law, Prompting Concern and Heartbreak Among Students

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Salt Lake City, Utah — As Becket Harris embarked on her collegiate journey at the University of Utah, the institution’s LGBT center quickly became a sanctuary—a place to cultivate friendships, study, and feel accepted without reservations about her transgender identity. That sanctuary, along with other pivotal campus centers, is now facing closure following a statewide rollback on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that is prompting widespread concern among students and educators alike. Harris, 20, expressed her dismay, questioning the future of her campus community. “What am I going to do without my space on campus? … Read more