A former assistant is accusing a well-known film director of sexual misconduct. This person claims that the director, Paul Schrader, made unwanted advances during the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024. The assistant, who remains anonymous, says Schrader forced her into his hotel room. She alleges tha
In the early hours of March 20, emergency services rushed to an apartment in rural Georgia, where they found a woman unconscious and bleeding. Selena Maria Chandler-Scott had suffered a miscarriage. This was just the beginning of her legal troubles. A witness reported that Chandler-Scott had placed
The Department of Health and Human Services is in turmoil. It's not just about the recent mass layoffs. It's about the programs that are now at risk. Programs that deal with mental health, smoking effects, and birth defects. These programs were set up by Congress. They get money from Congress too. B
The Supreme Court made a big decision. It said the Trump administration can stop millions of dollars in education grants. These grants were for programs that focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The court's ruling was close, with a 5-4 vote. This means the grants are on hold while the legal ba
The first week of April was packed with events. Let's dive right in. The stock market had a rough week. President Trump announced new tariffs. This included a 10% tax on imports from all countries. China did not take this lightly. They retaliated by imposing a 34% tariff on all U. S. products. This
Sixteen states, led by Democratic attorneys general, have taken legal action against the National Institutes of Health. They accuse the agency of intentionally delaying and disrupting medical research grants. This move has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the future of scientific rese
A Maryland man was deported to El Salvador by mistake. This was a huge error by the government. The man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, had been living in the U. S. legally with his family. He had a work permit and protection from deportation. But last month, he was arrested and sent to a Salvadoran mega-pri
The Supreme Court made a big decision recently. They backed the Trump administration's choice to freeze $65 million in education grants. This money was meant for teacher training and development. The court's decision was close, with a 5-4 vote. This isn't the first time the administration has taken
In a significant legal move, a jury has ordered the oil giant Chevron to pay over 744 million dollars in damages. This ruling comes after years of legal battles over the destruction of Louisiana's coastal wetlands. The verdict is the result of one of 42 lawsuits filed around 12 years ago, all pointi
In a notable move, Freshfields US became the sole top 20 law firm to back a legal challenge against Donald Trump's executive order. This order aimed to bar Perkins Coie from federal government business and properties. The legal brief, filed in a Washington DC federal court, gathered over 500 firms.
