The DNC has been under fire from Sanders supporters for allegedly defaming the Democratic Party and attempting to influence election results. The DNC filed a suit against its candidate and is appealing…
Category: Laws
Bernie Sanders DNC Lawsuit
The Bernie Sanders campaign has filed a lawsuit against the DNC over the DNC’s alleged collusion with the Hillary Clinton campaign. The documents were leaked by “Guccifer 2.0” and allege that the…
Closed Class Action Lawsuits
When you receive notice that a class action lawsuit is pending, you have the option of opting in or out. In an open class-action lawsuit, you do not need to opt-in or…
Vietnam War Agent Orange Lawsuit Continues
The first US-based lawsuit over the exposure to Agent Orange was filed in 1980. Chemical manufacturers, including Dow Chemical, argued that the US government was partially responsible for the deadly chemicals. The…
Lawsuit Against NFL For Concussions
The NFL has settled a legal suit brought by former players who suffered from repeated concussions. The settlement will pay for medical examinations and research on the long-term effects of head trauma….
Is a Lawsuit Award Taxable?
Are the damages from a lawsuit taxable? Many people wonder about this. Depending on the type of lawsuit, the amount of emotional distress can be taxable or not. A judgment or settlement…
Wells Fargo Lawsuit 2015
A Wells Fargo lawsuit arose in California after a customer claimed bank employees opened seven accounts in his name without his consent and harassed him with bills to pay fees for these…
Sanders Lawsuit Against the DNC
A Sanders lawsuit against the DNC is being filed in federal court after the DNC failed to meet its legal obligations. The complaint alleges that the DNC rigged the 2016 presidential primaries…
How to File an FTC Lawsuit Against DeVry University
Students who received an FTC settlement due to their DeVry education may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the school. The DTPA, or Do Not Refuse to Protect Consumers Act, grants…
What Does a Lawsuit Mean?
To understand what a lawsuit means, we first need to define what a lawsuit is. A lawsuit is an official legal proceeding between two or more parties involving a dispute. Generally, a…