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Migrants in Caravan File Class Action Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
Six Honduran parents part of a caravan fleeing gang violence in Central America have filed a prospective class action lawsuit against Donald Trump, ICE, and other immigration officials, claiming the president's
Who Really Benefits From a Class-Action Settlement?
Class-action lawsuits are long, complicated legal endeavors. But does anyone really cash in?
Legal Dilemma: Should I Respond to Class-Action Notice?
I received a notice of a class-action lawsuit against a company I’ve purchased from in the past. What should I do with it and how/when will I know if I qualify for compensation?
Where’s the Beef? TCPA “Emergency Purposes” Exception Kills Class Action
The potential payday of a TCPA class action is huge. Sometimes, it makes otherwise good attorneys convince themselves of really bad ideas when chasing...
Want World Peace? Bring Women to the Table
Today marks the end of the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign by feminist activists to not only raise awareness and action to end gender violence, but also, importantly, to create an understanding that gender-based violence is a human rights abuse. This is an important rhetorical strategy, given historical reluctance …
How the Sacklers' opioid lawsuit could scam the bankruptcy system
Opioids helped kill friends of mine. Even more frustrating is that this is not particularly unique or interesting. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services: More than 760,000 peo…
Institutional Childhood Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Know Your Rights
The effects of childhood sexual abuse can last well into adulthood, or even a lifetime. A civil lawsuit allows victims to seek damages for the physical and psychological effects of the abuse they have
How Taking Legal Action Helps Sexual Abuse Survivors Heal
When asked whether legal action can help abuse survivors heal, one survivor recalled: "Walking into the room where my press conference was held, I felt a weight lift from my shoulders and I literally stopped walking with hunched shoulders for the first time since I was a happy-go-lucky kid, pre-abuse."
Sexual assault at university: Why won't these MPs take action?
After an ongoing campaign from The Telegraph, politicians are finally starting to address sexual assault at university. But when will they enforce real change?
What Legal Action Can I Take Against a Cyber Bully?
I want justice for my daughter. What are my options?
Study Finds Whistleblowers Increase Penalties of Regulatory Enforcement Actions
A recent academic paper found that whistleblower involvement in financial misrepresentation enforcement actions tends to increase (1) penalties...
How to Avoid Liability for Being a Good Citizen
A SLAPP action is an abusive lawsuit that seeks to punish or discourage a citizen from speaking out on an issue of public interest.
You Could Be Eligible For These Class Actions And Not Even Know It
The class action system is slow, profitable for lawyers, and flawed, but for now it’s the best tool that ordinary consumers have for holding companies that have wronged a lot of people respon…
CFPB study finds forced arbitration may harm consumers
A recent study conducted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found arbitration agreements in financial service contracts restrict consumers' relief by limiting class action settlements.
How decent data can help African girls overcome second class status
A number of African states are taking positive steps to combat violence against girls and child marriage. But social and cultural barriers can nullify national laws and strategies.
Is it worth it to defend a credit card law suit?
How Child Sexual Abuse Survivors Can Inadvertently Get Victimized Twice
The key question: Will the lawsuit have a net beneficial therapeutic effect or a traumatizing effect?
What is qualified immunity?
Depending on whom you ask, a licence to misbehave or a shield against crippling lawsuits | The Economist explains
How Do We Fix Middle-Class Stagnation?
Economists have considered the implications of building more housing, raising taxes on the rich, expanding unions, and reducing social safety nets. Is there an answer we haven’t considered yet?
How I went from middle class to homeless
CNNMoney profiles people who went from middle or lower middle class to homeless as they struggle to find permanent, full-time work.
How Much (Or Little) The Middle Class Makes, In 30 U.S. Cities
What do families in the middle of the income distribution actually make in cities around the United States?
