Between an explosive political climate and a global pandemic, the ins and outs of the U.S. justice system are more convoluted than ever before. If you are looking for more help on the latest changes in the legal system, you will find it here.
A California woman was among the first women to sue cosmetics giant L’Oréal and other hair straightening manufacturers, claiming their products were responsible for her reproductive health issues. Rugieyatu Bhonopha filed her lawsuit in California federal court just days after the release of a U.S.…
Any accident that causes an injury or, in the worst-case scenario, death can have an extensive impact and sometimes change a person’s life. It may affect a person’s emotional health, work, relationships, and enjoyment of life. Personal injuries can also cause chronic health struggles, not…
At some point in your life, there’s a good chance that you will be injured due to someone else’s negligence. You may have to spend time in the hospital, miss work, or go to battle with your insurance company after your injury or accident. And…
When you’re injured unexpectedly, you’re faced with sudden turmoil. Doctor and hospital visits can lead to hefty medical bills, and time away from work can create financial stress. Additionally, the mental toll of an injury can be tremendous. Accident victims are often diagnosed with post-traumatic…
When you’re injured, or a loved one is killed in an accident, it can have a devastating and lifelong impact. You may be unable to work, suffer long-term chronic health struggles, or become inundated by medical costs. To make matters worse, dealing with insurance companies…
In April, Ketanji Brown Jackson made history when she became the first Black female justice to be confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice Jackson faced skeptics during confirmation hearings who questioned whether she was qualified to serve on the nation’s highest court, but her…
February is Black History Month, and it allows us to honor the Black lawyers who have changed history and made strides in the industry. Black lawyers bring immense value to the profession, but progress has been an uphill battle. In 1930, less than 1% of…
Opponents of Texas’ highly restrictive new abortion law lost another fight last month when the U.S. Supreme Court again declined to intervene in their ongoing battle against it. The new law, passed as Senate Bill 8 but known as the Texas Heartbeat Act, banned abortions…
As people gathered in Houston on November 5 at NRG Park to see performer Travis Scott, no one expected that Astroworld Festival would be cut short, ending in tragedy. But by the end of the night, nine festival attendees between the ages of 14 and…
On November 5, about 50,000 people gathered at Houston’s NRG Park to see rap star Travis Scott perform at the sold-out Astroworld Festival. Attendees expected a weekend filled with live music performances from a star-studded lineup. Most importantly, event organizers assured them they would be…
