Legal Commentary

Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Guide
CFR.org has released the latest installment of its award-winning Crisis Guide series. The newest guide takes an in-depth look at the history and complex political dynamics surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict...

Israel bars UN Palestinian rights envoy after Holocaust comments
[JURIST] The Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs [official website] announced Tuesday that it will not allow the new UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) [official website] envoy on Israeli human rights to enter either Israel or the Palestinian territories after he called current Israeli actions against Palestinians a "Holocaust in the making...

KC cabbie takes a bullet (actually, a close-range shotgun blast), may lose arm
Here's a story from Christine Vendel. The first thing that went wrong is that instead of the fare coming out of the address he supposedly called from... A man emerged from nearby woods and climbed into the cab?s back seat...

Israel signs prisoner swap deal
Israel signs prisoner swap dealIsrael has formally signed an agreement with Lebanese militant group Hezbollah to exchange prisoners.An Israeli government spokesman said the deal had been signed "in the presence of a UN representative"...

Sowell: Bullet Counters
When your life is on the line, you keep on firing until you are damn sure it is safe to stop.

Shock Survey - Nearly 30% of Lawyers Fear Firing
According to a recent ABA Journal article, fear is spreading at major law firms as the uncertain economy has some attorneys wondering whether they will hit their billable hour goals...

Unlawful Retaliation for Sexual Harassment Claim
Title VII retaliatory discharge retaliation requires proof of participation in protected activities

Media/Telecom
consumer rights involving print, radio, television, video, DVD, video games, and mobile telephones.

RadioShack Electrical Switches
Recalled due to Shock Hazard

Heating System Thermostats
Recalled due to Shock Hazard

Canadian Government
allegedly used Canadian soldier as test subjects for nuclear explosion radiation exposure.

Michigan
Settles Female Prisoner Sexual Abuse Lawsuit for $100 Million

Officer Firing Upheld
Pueblo pays $20,000 settlement to rightfully discharged officer.