procedural guides

3M Settles for $10 Billion for “Forever Chemicals”

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3M has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with numerous of U.S. public water systems to resolve water pollution claims tied to “forever chemicals,” yet they are not admitting any liability. According to Reuters writer Clark Mindock, the company said the settlement would provide the funds over a 13-year period to cities, towns, and other public … Read Article

TikTok Sues Montana

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In an unprecedented move, Montana has enacted a law making it illegal to download the TikTok app. Equally unprecedented is TikTok’s filing a of lawsuit against the state citing First Amendment violations. To clarify, the law makes it illegal for app stores to make it possible for users in Montana to download the app and … Read Article

Criminal Charges Against Alec Baldwin Dropped

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Alec Baldwin can breathe a sigh of relief (at least for the time being) as the involuntary manslaughter charges against the actor have been dropped after the tragic accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust”. However, charges against the film’s armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will remain intact. She was charged with several … Read Article

Fox News To Pay $787.5 Million to Dominion Voting Systems for Defamation

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One of the most anticipated trials of 2023 never happened. Today, Fox News agreed to settle with Dominion Voting Systems by paying a jaw dropping $787.5 million dollars for defamation. After the 2020 presidential election, some supporters of former President Trump alleged that Dominion Voting Systems had rigged the election in favor of Joe Biden. … Read Article

The 7th Amendment – A Refresher

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The 7th Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases. This amendment plays a vital role in ensuring that citizens are granted a fair trial and that justice is served. First, let’s understand the text of the 7th Amendment. It states: “In suits at common law, … Read Article

Adnan Syed – Conviction Reinstated

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The long strange story of Adnan Syed has taken yet another unexpected turn. Convicted as a teenager in 2000 for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee when they were both high school students in Baltimore, Maryland, Syed spent 23 years in prison. The case gained widespread attention after being the subject of the … Read Article