Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Inmates have due process rights, too

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When the jail charges the inmate with misconduct, and the charges may lead to solitary confinement or some other punishment, the jail has to...
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Speculation will not get you a trial in a discrimination case

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This plaintiff asserts she was denied commissions while working at a car dealership because she was pregnant. The argument was that her mana...
Monday, April 6, 2026

Some guidance on authenticating medical records at trial

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What we learn from this case is that evidentiary rulings at trial are difficult to challenge on appeal. The standard of appellate review is ...
Thursday, April 2, 2026

Plaintiffs cannot sue Sean Combs anonymously

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These plaintiffs sued Sean "Puffy" Combs, the famous hip-hop artist, claiming various acts of sexual abuse dating to 1991-1997. Th...
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Inmate wins sexual abuse appeal against correction officer

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The plaintiff in this case alleges that, while he was a pre-trial detainee in the Connecticut system, a correction officer sexually assaulte...
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Clean up the olive oil spill in aisle 3 before someone brings a lawsuit!

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This case is a routine slip-and-fall claim against Wal-Mart Stores, where someone slipped on milk (or something in the milk aisle) and sued ...
Monday, March 30, 2026

Circuit Court certifies sex-abuse issue to the New York State Court of Appeals

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The Me-Too movement led to new laws allowing sex abuse victims to sue their abusers long after the statute of limitations had expired. In Ne...