TSA Sued for Assault of Disabled Cancer Patient

The family of Hannah Cohen, a disabled cancer patient, is suing the Transportation Security Administration, Memphis and Shelby County Airport Authority, and the Memphis International Airport Police Department after TSA agents allegedly assaulted her at the Memphis Airport.

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Can Cities Punish People for Being Homeless Alcoholics?

A recently filed lawsuit in Roanoke, Virginia contends that the city is improperly targeting homeless alcoholics for criminal punishment. The lawsuit is one of many that have challenged the use of the criminal justice system as a solution to the problem of homelessness.

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Can You Be Jailed for Failing to Pay a Fine?

What happens when the person who was fined is poor and lacks the resources to pay? Does the law treat the indigent and the affluent differently? People with money avoid jail by paying the fine, while people who lack money might be forced to serve whatever jail term a court imposes.

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Supreme Court Approves Class Action for Navy Recruitment Texts

In a case involving unwanted Navy recruitment texts, a recent Supreme Court decision established two important principles. First, government contractors who violate the TCPA do not have immunity from suit simply because they are working for the government. The second, broader holding puts an end to a tactic that businesses have tried to use as a shield against class action lawsuits. Both holdings are good news for people who receive unwanted texts.

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FTC Settles First Crowdfunding Fraud Case

In its first case involving crowdfunding, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took legal action against the creator of a project on Kickstarter who took money from consumers — purportedly to create a board game — but instead used most of the money on himself.

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Veterans May Have No Recourse in Foreclosure and Repossession Cases

Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (S.C.R.A.), active-duty military personnel and their family members are protected from foreclosure and repossession without a court order. They may terminate any auto or real estate lease when their military orders require them to relocate. However, violations of the S.C.R.A. are widespread.

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