Send

Jury Awards Totaling Over $263 Million Send Strong Message in Nationwide Racial Discrimination Lawsuits

by

In recent judicial decisions across the United States, a series of federal juries have handed down significant monetary awards in cases related to racial discrimination in the workplace, spotlighting the ongoing issues of racism in employment and the legal repercussions that can ensue. These cases not only highlight the personal toll on affected workers but also underscore the potential financial impact on companies found guilty of discriminatory practices. A notable verdict came from a Pennsylvania federal jury, which awarded $20.5 million to a Black customer service representative after finding she had been subjected to a … Read more

North Carolina Amends ‘Raise the Age’ Law: Certain Felonies to Send 16, 17-Year-Olds to Adult Court Starting December

by

Raleigh, North Carolina – A significant amendment to North Carolina’s juvenile justice law, commonly known as “Raise the Age,” will soon change how 16 and 17-year-olds charged with specific felonies are processed in the state’s legal system. Starting on December 1, these teenagers will be tried as adults if they commit violent felonies, marking a departure from the state’s recent practices focusing on rehabilitation for young offenders. In 2019, North Carolina updated its juvenile justice laws, implementing the “Raise the Age” initiative, which ceased the automatic prosecution of 16 and 17-year-olds as adults for misdemeanors … Read more

Taylor Swift’s Lawyers Send Cease and Desist Letter to College Student Tracking Her Private Jet, Citing Safety Concerns

by

Los Angeles, California – Taylor Swift’s legal team has sent a cease and desist letter to a college student who uses public flight data to track private jet usage. The letter suggests that the student’s social media accounts are aiding Swift’s stalkers and threatening her safety. This recent development comes after the same student, Jack Sweeney, faced a suspension from X for his jet tracking account that rankled Elon Musk. Swift’s lawyers from the law firm Venable also cited safety concerns in a letter they sent to Sweeney in December. In response to the cease … Read more