Homer Plessy’s Arrest in 1892 Led to a Landmark Ruling. Now He May Get Justice.

On June 7, 1892, a racially mixed shoemaker from New Orleans named Homer Plessy bought a first-class ticket for a train bound for Covington, La., and took a seat in the whites-only car. He was asked to leave, and after

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Packers fans furious at NFL’s ruling on controversial Davante Adams hit

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers is seen on the sideline prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo

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Locast’s free TV service is in peril as Big 4 networks win copyright ruling

The major broadcast networks have won a big copyright ruling against Locast, a nonprofit organization that provides online access to broadcast TV stations. Although it’s a partial summary judgment, the ruling by a federal judge rejects Locast’s primary defense against

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Brad Pitt Challenges Ruling in Custody Battle Against Angelina Jolie

The back-and-forth continues in Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt‘s heated custody case.  Pitt scored a win in May when he was tentatively granted joint custody of their five minor children. However, the order came from Judge John Ouderkirk, who officiated the couple’s wedding seven years ago.  That led Jolie

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New ruling reverts Clean Water Act protections to 1980s vintage

Enlarge / Even though this stream bed is dry much of the year, it still may qualify for regulation under the Clean Water Act. The latest legal decision in a years-long fight over how to implement the Clean Water Act

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