Removing

Colorado Attorneys Advocate for Removing Caps on Pain and Suffering Damages to Support Victims of Life-Altering Injuries

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Denver, Colorado – Attorneys and healthcare professionals in Colorado are engaged in a heated debate over whether to remove caps on pain and suffering damages in the state. The discussion comes in the wake of a recent case involving Steve Straughen, who was severely injured while working at a fracking site in Northern Colorado in 2019. Despite winning a $30 million jury award, Straughen will only receive about half of the amount due to the existing limits on non-economic damages. Kurt Zaner, Straughen’s attorney, argues that removing these caps is essential to ensure that individuals … Read more

Unveiling the Judiciary Process: The Challenging Path to Removing a Judge from Their Post

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TUCSON, Ariz. – The process of removing a judge from the bench is a challenging endeavor that requires substantial evidence and thorough investigation. In Arizona, where judges are appointed rather than elected, the responsibility of ensuring a fair and impartial judiciary lies with the state’s Commission on Judicial Conduct. The Commission on Judicial Conduct is tasked with investigating allegations of misconduct against judges and, if necessary, recommending disciplinary action. According to the Arizona Constitution, judges can be removed from office for “willful misconduct, wilful and persistent failure to perform duties, or for other grounds provided … Read more

Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Accusing Escambia County School District of Violating Free Speech by Removing Library Books

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PENSACOLA, Fla. — A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit alleging that the Escambia County School District violated free speech by removing and restricting library books. U.S. District Judge Kent Wetherell made the ruling in the lawsuit against the Escambia County School Board. The lawsuit, filed by Penguin Random House, PEN America, and several individuals, claims that the school district violated the First Amendment by removing or limiting access to books discussing race, racism, and LGBTQ identities. This was done against the recommendations of the district review committee responsible for … Read more