An animal rights group suing on behalf of a monkey for the copyright ownership of his “selfies” tops the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s (ILR) survey of the “Top Ten Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2015.” Along with the list, …
A newly booked male inmate steadfastly argued with Craighead County jail administrators that he needed medical attention. He claimed to have perhaps the rarest disease in the world. In a scientific marvel, the man diagnosed himself with ovarian cancer and …
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed a bill Tuesday aimed at curbing frivolous lawsuits over construction defects after the measure passed through the Republican-controlled Legislature along party lines. The Republican governor said AB125, which was sponsored by Republican Assemblyman Ira Hansen, …
Rural Nevada lawmakers are proposing a bill that would improve liability protections for horse-related accidents and injuries. Sen. Pete Goicoechea and Assemblyman John Ellison introduced SB 129 to the Senate Committee on Judiciary on Monday. Current state law puts an …
Nevada lawmakers are reviewing a bill aimed at curbing frivolous lawsuits over construction defects. The Assembly and Senate judiciary committees met Wednesday to discuss AB125, which is sponsored by the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Republicans say the bill would fix a …
Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum and his former San Francisco, Calif., landlord have agreed to a $100,000 judgment in Lincecum’s favor, ending a long legal dispute that began with allegations that he left a townhouse he rented during the 2010 season …
The U.S. House passed legislation to rein in some patent lawsuits that technology companies say could reduce the time they spend fighting such suits in court. The vote today was 325-91, with 27 Republicans and 64 Democrats opposing the measure. …
Though third party litigation funding has just started to grab headlines in the U.S., the funding method has been used in Europe for some time. According to Jonathan Molot, chief investment officer and co-founder of Burford Capital, people in the …
An Arkansas lawmaker is proposing a constitutional amendment to require those who file lawsuits found to be “frivolous” to pay court costs and to place restrictions on experts who can testify at medical malpractice cases. Republican Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson on …