The City of Augusta/Richmond County, Georgia, has paid $300,000 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit brought by David Cunningham, also known as hip-hop producer "Dun Deal." The suit arose from Mr. Cunningham's arrest by FBI agents on July 17, 2014, after a deputy of the … [Read more...]
Baton Bob files suit for wrongful arrest, violation of First Amendment
We have filed suit on behalf of our client, Bob Jamerson, also known as "Baton Bob." We intend to prove that Bob was arrested without probable cause, in retaliation for his exercise of his First Amendment right to celebrate the Supreme Court decision striking down the federal ban … [Read more...]
Utah Federal Judge Cites Hobby Lobby in Child Labor Case
In Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg warned in her written dissent that through its decision the Court had, "ventured into a minefield." As described in this article, U.S. District Judge David Sam cited Hobby Lobby is his decision to excuse an … [Read more...]
Indiana Same-Sex Couple Seeks Emergency Recognition of Their Marriage
As the nationwide fight for recognizing same-sex marriage continues, a story lies behind each couple seeking the dignity that a legalized union brings. While some of the unions are full of what new found love brings, most often the stories are of long term partners looking … [Read more...]
Appeals Court Reopens Child Slavery Case Against Nestle USA and Other US Companies
In 2005, three individuals filed suit against Nestle USA, Nestle SA of Switzerland, Archer Daniels Midland Co. of Chicago and Cargill Inc.of Minnesota alleging the companies contributed in child slavery. The three Plaintiffs in this action worked on cocoa plantations in Ivory … [Read more...]
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