Texas Takes Legal Action Against New York Doctor in Effort to Challenge State’s Abortion Provider Protections

Austin, Texas — In an escalating legal battle over reproductive rights, the state of Texas has initiated legal action against a New York-based doctor, alleging a breach of the controversial Senate Bill 8. This law, known widely for its unique enforcement mechanism, allows private citizens to sue anyone who performs or aids and abets an abortion after approximately six weeks of pregnancy. The lawsuit highlights a significant clash between Texas’ stringent abortion laws and other states’ legal protections for abortion providers. The case centers on Dr. Alan Braid, who publicly acknowledged performing an abortion that … Read more

Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Rights, Strikes Down Stricter Provider Regulations and Second Trimester Procedure Ban

TOPEka, Kan. — In significant rulings on Friday, the Kansas Supreme Court invalidated a set of state laws that held abortion clinics to more stringent standards than other medical providers, and a law that prohibited a certain late-term abortion procedure. These decisions underscore the state constitution’s provision of abortion rights, signaling more robust protections than previously anticipated by the conservative-dominated state Legislature. The court’s 5-1 decision repeatedly affirmed that personal autonomy, protected under the Kansas State Constitution, extends to a woman’s right to end a pregnancy. This principle guided the court in both recent cases, … Read more

Retired Murdaugh Murder Trial Judge Joins Leading Global Dispute Resolution Provider, JAMS

Atlanta, Georgia – Retired Judge Clifton Newman, known for presiding over the high-profile Alex Murdaugh murder trial in South Carolina, has embarked on a new chapter in his legal career. JAMS, the largest global provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, announced Newman’s addition to their team as a panelist. This move highlights Newman’s esteemed reputation and expertise in the legal field. With over 23 years of experience as a judge on the South Carolina Circuit Court, Newman oversaw an array of civil and criminal cases, including the widely publicized State v. Richard Alexander Murdaugh … Read more

Controversial Bankruptcy Trial Pits Troubled Prison Health-Care Provider Against Outraged Federal Officials and Civil Rights Groups

HOUSTON – A controversial legal maneuver in the bankruptcy trial of troubled prison health-care provider Tehum Care Services Inc. is drawing attention from federal officials and civil rights groups. The trial, set to begin Friday in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, will test the validity of a settlement proposed by Tehum that would strip prisoners and others of their right to sue parties involved in the takeover and bankruptcy of Corizon Health Inc., the nation’s former largest prison healthcare provider. Tehum, a shell company established to absorb legal liabilities of … Read more