Woman Punished For Reporting Domestic Abuse
The domestic violence complaints left a Maplewood resident homeless. She was punished by the city for her calls.
Teachers Can Enjoy Their Pot Too
An administrative law judge has ruled that Texas teacher Maryam Roland can’t be suspended after testing positive for pot.
Pot Candy Won’t Withstand Murder Trial
Richard Kirk murdered his wife Kristine Kirk after eating Karma Kandy Orange Ginger, a marijuana laced candy.
Trump Organization Settles Lawsuits With Two Celebrity Chefs
At long last, settlements have been reached in separate lawsuits between the Trump Organization and two celebrity chefs, Geoffrey Zakarian and José Andrés. The settlement between the organization and Andrés was agreed upon last Friday, while Zakarian’s was announced on Monday. Both lawsuits arose when the chefs “abandoned plans to set up shop in the Trump International Hotel, in Washington’s Old Post Office building” after President Trump kicked off is campaign back in 2015. As a result, the president sued both chefs.
Kean University Settles Age Discrimination Lawsuit for $375K
A settlement has been reached in yet another age discrimination lawsuit. Kean University has agreed to a $375,000 settlement with Wiliam DeGarcia, a former administrator who “sued the college alleging he was denied a promotion due to age discrimination.” Of that $375,000, $260,000 will go directly to DeGracia.
Til Death Do Us Part — Murder-Suicide In School Classroom
Til death to us part — a California man shot his estranged wife inside the elementary school classroom in which she taught special education students.
Is Automation to Blame for the Loss of U.S. Jobs?
Donald Trump has been talking a lot about American jobs – specifically manufacturing jobs – and how we can bring them back. But where have those jobs gone? And can we get them back? The US has lost 5 million manufacturing jobs since 2000. That leaves about 12 million jobs in this sector. Trump and other politicians
Fox News Enlists Law Firm to Investigate Harassment Claims and Settlements Against Bill O’Reilly
An investigation by The New York Times into a slew of sexual harassment settlements against Bill O’Reilly has prompted Fox News to enlist the help of a law firm. Earlier in the week, 21st Century Fox called on the counsel of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison to investigate “at least one accusation” against The
Chicago Judge Gunned Down Outside Of His Home
Judge Raymond Myles of Cook County, 66, was gunned down outside his home on Chicago’s South Side.
Los Angeles County Pays Staggering Amount in Sheriff’s Department Lawsuits
Los Angeles County paid out almost $51 million over its Sheriff’s Department in 2016. Making use of data provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, an LA Times report published Sunday drew a bleak conclusion about a troubling trend. Since 2011, the County has been paying an increasing amount of money to plaintiffs who