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West Point Professor Launches Landmark Lawsuit, Defending Free Speech Rights Against Academy’s New Policy

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West Point, New York – The U.S. Military Academy is facing a federal lawsuit from one of its longest-serving law professors, Tim Bakken, who claims the institution’s new policy infringes on his First Amendment rights. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, alleges that a recently implemented rule requires faculty members to seek prior approval before speaking publicly or publishing academic papers in their official roles. Bakken, who is representing over 100 civilian faculty members in a class-action suit, argues that the February 13, 2025, rule is designed to suppress speech that … Read more

Historic $62 Million Verdict Against Hanover Armory Marks Turning Point in Gun Dealer Accountability

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BALTIMORE — A Baltimore City jury delivered a historic ruling late Monday night, awarding $62 million in damages against Hanover Armory, a Maryland-based gun retailer. This amount marks the largest jury verdict ever awarded to a gun dealer in the United States, with the case centering on the retailer’s sales of ghost gun kits. The six-member jury found Hanover Armory negligent for its role in selling untraceable and unserialized firearms, deemed ghost guns, which contributed to public safety concerns in Baltimore. After just 90 minutes of deliberation, the jury concluded that the company’s practices significantly … Read more

Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Case Marks a Turning Point in Bankruptcy Court’s Stance on Tort Claims

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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Johnson & Johnson faces ongoing challenges in its legal battles as a recent bankruptcy court decision has dealt a significant blow to its efforts to navigate thousands of talc-related lawsuits. This ruling may reshape how corporations manage large-scale litigation tied to their products. The case centered on J&J’s attempt to utilize Chapter 11 protections to minimize liability from claims that its talc products contained asbestos, leading to serious health issues, including cancer. Over 38,000 claims have been filed against the company, alleging that its talc products caused significant harm due to alleged … Read more

Trial Begins for Man Charged with Brutal Stabbing in Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park

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TACOMA, Wash. — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a man accused of fatally stabbing a woman in Point Defiance Park earlier this year. Nicholas Matthew is charged with first-degree murder following an incident that occurred on February 10, 2024, according to the Tacoma Police Department. Authorities allege that Matthew attacked the victim while she was walking on a designated trail along Five Mile Drive. Eyewitnesses reported that he pinned her down and inflicted multiple stab wounds. The assailant fled the scene toward the Owen Beach parking area, where he disappeared from view. … Read more