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Lawsuit Seeks to Disqualify Rep. Scott Perry from Ballot, Alleging 14th Amendment Violation

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DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A lawsuit is seeking to remove Congressman Scott Perry from the ballot in central Pennsylvania. The lawsuit argues that Perry’s actions on January 6, 2021, violated the 14th amendment, which prohibits individuals from holding federal or state office if they engage in insurrection after swearing an oath to uphold the Constitution. Activist Gene Stilp filed the seven-page lawsuit, claiming that Perry participated in or endorsed an insurrection. The lawsuit asks the court to rule that Perry took part in insurrectionist behavior and is therefore ineligible to hold public office. While similar … Read more

Minnesota Attorney General Seeks $3 Million in Unpaid Wages in Landmark Lawsuit Against Evergreen Acres Housing and Dairy

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has taken legal action against Evergreen Acres Housing and Dairy, seeking compensation of nearly $3 million for unpaid wages, unlawful deductions, and civil penalties. Ellison alleges that the company has deprived dozens of employees of their rightful pay, with each individual losing an average of 12 to 32 hours of wages in every two-week pay period. This lawsuit marks one of the largest wage theft enforcement efforts in the state’s history, according to Ellison’s office. The lawsuit, which was filed in Stearns County District Court, focuses … Read more

Former Lawyer Seeks Justice as Davis Polk Battles Retaliation Lawsuit in High-Stakes Trial

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San Francisco, CA – International law firm Davis Polk is set to face trial in a former lawyer’s lawsuit alleging retaliation. The trial is expected to shed light on the firm’s workplace culture and treatment of whistleblowers. The lawsuit, which was filed by a former associate at Davis Polk, accuses the firm of retaliating against her for reporting misconduct by a partner. The plaintiff claims that after she reported the partner’s behavior to the firm’s management, she faced harassment and ultimately was fired. The trial, scheduled to begin on February 24th, 2024, is expected to … Read more

Former North Texas Judge Sentenced to Death for Revenge Killing Seeks New Trial

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A former justice of the peace in North Texas is seeking a new death penalty trial after being sentenced to death in 2014 for his involvement in a revenge plot that resulted in the death of a district attorney’s wife and two others. Eric Williams, who was convicted of capital murder, claims that his attorneys did not have adequate time to review the evidence and prepare for trial, which led to his conviction. Furthermore, Williams alleges that he was tried before a biased judge and that the location of the trial had no impact on … Read more