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Seeking Justice: NH Supreme Court Asked to Review Cap on $38 Million Abuse Case Award

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CONCORD, N.H. — Following a jury ruling that awarded David Meehan $38 million for suffering repeated abuse at a state-run center, his lawyers are now seeking intervention from the New Hampshire Supreme Court. This legal escalation comes in response to a judge’s order that significantly reduced the payout to $475,000, adhering to the state’s statutory cap on damages. Meehan’s attorneys argue this cap undermines the severity of the sustained abuse and are pushing for a judicial review to challenge its constitutionality. David Meehan was subjected to severe mistreatment, including rape and physical assault, by staff … Read more

Harvard Professor Expands $25 Million Lawsuit, Citing Gender Discrimination Amid Tenure Review Controversy

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Cambridge, Massachusetts — Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino is seeking to expand her ongoing $25 million lawsuit against Harvard University, with new claims centering on Title VII discrimination. This development follows a recent decision in which a U.S. District Court Judge Myong J. Joun dismissed defamation charges but allowed the breach of contract claim, concerning alleged unfair disciplinary actions against her, to proceed. In July, scrutiny over Gino heightened when Harvard’s top brass initiated a review of her tenure amid accusations of data fraud in her research, charges she vehemently denies. The updated lawsuit … Read more

Supreme Court to Review Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors on December 4

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled December 4 to review a contentious case regarding a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming medical procedures for minors. This case, invoking legal challenges from multiple civil rights organizations, including the ACLU and Lambda Legal, targets the legislation signed by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee in 2023. The law in question, Senate Bill 1, explicitly bars healthcare providers from administering gender-affirming surgeries or prescribing hormone therapies and puberty blockers to individuals under the age of 18. Advocates for the bill argue that minors are not equipped to make … Read more

Supreme Court to Review Ghost Gun Regulation After Scrapping Bump Stock Ban

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court is set to deliberate on the legality of regulations surrounding “ghost gun” kits, mere months following the annulment of a federal restriction on bump stocks, which enhanced the firing capabilities of semi-automatic rifles. This upcoming hearing parallels a recent case concerning gun regulations, although predictions about the outcome remain uncertain due to the different aspects of this case and its broader implications. This legal battle over ghost guns, untraceable firearms assembled from kits, underscores a contentious national debate on gun control. The Biden administration, hoping to curb the … Read more