Supreme Court Clarifies Qualified Immunity Standard

Supreme Court Clarifies Qualified Immunity Standard

United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous 9–0 decision in Gabriel Olivier v. City of Brandon, Mississippi Key Takeaways The Supreme Court issued a unanimous 9–0 decision clarifying how courts must evaluate “clearly established law” in qualified immunity cases....
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Gun Rights and Marijuana Use

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Gun Rights and Marijuana Use

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Gun Rights and Marijuana Use The Supreme Court has agreed to hear U.S. v. Hemani, a case challenging the federal ban on gun ownership by individuals who use marijuana—even in states where it’s legal. The decision could reshape how drug...
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Maryland Gun Permit Case

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Maryland Gun Permit Case

The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear Snope v. Brown, a case challenging Maryland’s requirement for a permit to carry a concealed handgun. While the Court offered no explanation, the decision leaves in place a lower court ruling that upheld the state’s...
Video kept from family shows police force not drugs killed son

Video kept from family shows police force not drugs killed son

police and paramedics inflicted “inhumane acts of violence” A mother has filed a federal lawsuit claiming that, while her son was experiencing a seizure in his Tennessee apartment, police and paramedics inflicted “inhumane acts of violence” on the 23-year-old instead...
What could happen when you click the – I agree – box?

What could happen when you click the – I agree – box?

Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking ‘I agree’ A wrongful death lawsuit involving Walt Disney Parks and Resorts highlights the critical importance for consumers to meticulously review the fine print before registering for a...