Uncovering

Uncovering the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in the Labor Movement and Examining Current Labor News

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Chicago, Illinois – On this week’s episode of The Worker’s Mic, hosted by Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson, the team reflects on the enduring influence of Martin Luther King Jr. on the labor movement, particularly before his tragic assassination. They also delve into the impact of Chicago’s recent weather on outdoor labor jobs and provide updates on the United Automobile Workers (UAW) following their successful negotiations with the ‘Big Three’ automakers. Additionally, the hosts discuss a new bill passed in Indiana that permits 14-year-olds to drop out of school in order to work … Read more

Uncovering the Suboxone Lawsuit Scandal: Negligence, Tooth Decay, and Victims Left in the Dark

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Los Angeles, CA – A wave of lawsuits has been filed against Invidior, the maker of the drug Suboxone, alleging that the company failed to adequately warn doctors and patients about the risk of severe tooth decay associated with the medication. The crux of these lawsuits is the claim that Invidior prioritized profit over safety, knowingly withholding information about the drug’s potential dental side effects. Suboxone is a medication prescribed to treat opioid addiction, and it has been widely used by individuals seeking to overcome their dependency. However, many of these patients were unaware of … Read more

Uncovering a Real Estate Scandal: Jury Holds Realtors Accountable, Awards Record $1.78 Billion in Damages

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A jury in Manhattan, New York has found realtors liable for inflating commissions and has awarded $1.78 billion in damages. The decision came after a lengthy trial that assessed the actions of real estate brokers who allegedly conspired to fix prices and artificially inflate commissions in the housing market. The trial revealed evidence of widespread collusion among realtors, leading to higher costs for home buyers and sellers. The jury concluded that the real estate brokers violated antitrust laws and engaged in a scheme to manipulate the market for their own financial gain. The case initially … Read more

Minnesota Lawyer Secures Record-Breaking $564 Million Verdict by Uncovering Destroyed Evidence in Historic Ponzi Scheme Case

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – In a groundbreaking verdict, Michael Collyard ’00, a partner at Robins Kaplan, won a jury trial that resulted in a record-setting $564 million judgment. The case centered around Tom Petters’ massive Ponzi scheme, which was one of the largest financial scams in U.S. history and the largest in Minnesota. Collyard strategically focused on the absence of millions of destroyed documents as evidence, ultimately leading to his victory. Collyard served as the lead trial counsel, and in November 2022, a federal jury ordered BMO Harris Bank to pay bankruptcy trustee Douglas Kelley a … Read more