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 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
In the wake of former President Trump’s indictment, many are wondering exactly what the process is and how it is implemented. The indictment process in a federal court is a critical step in the American justice system. An indictment is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime, and it initiates a criminal … Read Article
The circus of an eight day trial has come to a close with a jury ruling in favor of actress Gwyneth Paltrow who will receive $1 dollar for her trouble. In December 2016, Paltrow was skiing with her family in Deer Valley, Utah when she was involved in a skiing accident. She and another skier, … Read Article
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
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution is a crucial component of the Bill of Rights that protects citizens’ privacy and security. It prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government and requires that any search or seizure be based on a warrant issued by a judge or magistrate. The Fourth Amendment has been … Read Article
We know the language of law is important, just was we know the power of an articulate lawyer or a compelling pleading. But common language outside of the courtroom can also have a huge impact on the equity of legal systems. Although it may not seem immediately apparent, linguistics has played a significant role … Read Article
We all remember the horrific events of November 2015 when ISIS militants launched a series of coordinated attacks in Paris, France in various parts of the city including cafes and restaurants, the Stade de France (a stadium where a soccer match was taking place), and the Bataclan theater during a concert. In total, the attacks … Read Article
In 1945, the Supreme Court made a landmark ruling in what is known as “The International Shoe Case” or just “International Shoe.” The ruling has never lost its traction over the decades when determining issues of personal jurisdiction for both civil and criminal jurisdictions. The Backstory The State of Washington brought a case against International … Read Article