On a Monday morning, the legal firm of Haggard Law in Coral Gables, South Florida, took a decisive step in representing the interests of a passenger against the colossal entity that is Carnival cruise lines. Filed in Miami federal court, this lawsuit encapsulated the harrowing ordeal of a traveler who found himself in the throes … 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
Skittles – it’s hard to have just one. But according to a recently filed lawsuit, you shouldn’t have any as those delightfully colored sugary candies are toxic. Jenile Thames has filed a proposed class action lawsuit in Oakland, CA against Mars Inc, the maker of Skittles, citing the continuing presence of titanium dioxide (TiO2). The … Read Article
The long-awaited verdict is in for Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani — Guilty. The jury found Balwani guilty on 12 of 12 charges of fraud. The infamous cohort of former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes (also found guilty of four counts of fraud in an earlier trial) was found guilty of conspiring with her as they hid the … Read Article
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Colorado’s Federal Pro Se Clinic is an initiative designed to level the playing field for unrepresented litigants by providing improved access to justice.
Local rules pertaining to civil litigation changed in California’s Central District federal court as of June 1, 2015.
The Federal Court rules have recently changed. Amendments to the Federal Bankruptcy and Criminal Rules are effective December 1, 2012. Amendments are proposed to the federal Appellate, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Evidence Rules. Comments by February 15, 2013.