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Gitmo Detainee Lawsuit Against Donald Rumsfeld Dismissed in Federal Appeals Court

June 12, 2014 0

The US Court of Appeals for the District of Colombia Circuit dismissed a former Guantanamo detainee's lawsuit against former secretary of defense Donald Rumsfeld, according…

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Are Automotive Accidents Increasing in New York? August 15, 2019
New York is the fourth most populated state in the US and New York City is the most populated metropolis in the country. In fact, New York also experiences some of the worst traffic congestion in the country, which is not that surprising, given that it is the commercial hub of America. Unfortunately, this also […]
Woman Blasts Google For Workplace Retaliation After She Became Pregnant August 8, 2019
Google has been in the news a lot lately, and not for the right reasons. One woman recently posted a 2,300-word explanation of why she would not return to the company after her maternity leave ended. Although the content of the post is explosive enough, it’s where she decided to make her accusations that mattered: […]
4 Tips for Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer August 2, 2019
When you’re injured, finding an attorney is a daunting task. However, it is often the only way to get the compensation you deserve in a personal injury claim. Navigating the legal system on your own is a nightmare that requires an in-depth knowledge of the law. So, how can you find the best attorney possible? […]
U.S. Manufacturers Sued For Defective Products After London’s 2017 Grenfell Tower Fire July 30, 2019
On June 14, 2017, there was a massive fire in London’s Grenfell Tower. It resulted in 72 deaths, while hundreds of others suffered from debilitating injuries and deformities that they say will affect the rest of their lives. 247 London-based plaintiffs have lodged a lawsuit against three Philadelphia manufacturers whose products are banned by law […]
African Americans Seek Return To Equity After Marijuana Legalization Grants Opportunity To Expunge Criminal Charges July 30, 2019
How does a legal system that has invested decades fighting a long-lost drug war go about repairing the damage done to minority communities? House Bill 1438 will legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois, which means that any marijuana-related convictions are potentially up for expungement. That might mean little and less for those families who have been […]