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Federal agencies deployed law enforcement and other personnel during protests following George Floyd's death. Many used less-lethal force—tactics and weapons that are not intended to cause death or serious injury, such as tear gas and rubber bullets. We examined, among other things, how 10 agencies reviewed their use of this force in Washington, D.C., and Portland, OR. 8 used less-lethal for...

Malta on Tuesday became the first country in the European Union to agree to formally legalize the use and growing of marijuana for recreational purposes, the latest sign of a more liberal approach to the substance being taken in the bloc in recent years. “It’s groundbreaking,” Owen Bonnici, the Maltese minister for equality, research and innovation who introduced the bill, said in a phone int...

Off-Highway Vehicles ("OHVs"), specifically All-Terrain Vehicles ("ATVs") and Utility Terrain Vehicles ("UTVs"), are prevalent throughout North Carolina. These vehicles come in an array of styles and can differ in their functions. People use these vehicles for farming, transportation, hunting, and pleasure. ATVs can be both useful and entertaining. However, ATVs can also be very dangerous. Ma...

he NFL isn't getting rid of the Belichicks anytime soon. Bill Belichick is in his 21st season coaching the Patriots and shows no signs of slowing down, emerging as the NFL Coach of the Year favorite amid an impressive turnaround in New England. Belichick's son, Steve, is also on the coaching staff as the Patriots' outside linebackers coach and defensive play-caller. Former Patriots cornerback...

Tim Dees Do you ever wonder how coded police talk came about? Well, in the 1930s, when radio channels were limited, police officers created codes to get on and off the air quickly. Although there are now plenty of radio channels available, today's officers still use these codes to keep communication succinct and somewhat secret to the public. Over the years, officers have also cultivated ...

Vintage engraving of The Bench, by William Hogarth, 1758, depicts four judges listening to a case in the Court of Common Pleas In 1959, as a response to what was commonly known as the Wolfenden Report, Lord Devlin, an English judge, delivered the Maccabaean Lecture in Jurisprudence at the British Academy. The lecture that would later be published as The Enforcement of Morals. The Wolfenden Re...

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones signed a bill this week that eliminates penalties for possessing 35 grams or less of marijuana. The legislation prohibits police from enforcing state and federal laws related to the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The smell or presence of marijuana can no longer be the only probable cause for a search or arrest. Supporters say marijuana law...

TULSA, Oklahoma - Law enforcement agencies across the state will be stepping up patrols to catch impaired drivers over the next couple of weeks. The number of people driving under the influence is expected to increase from previous years. The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office is among the agencies participating in the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. 30 deputies will be steppi...

Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. Announces Investigation of ADTN, COR, GFED, and IHC  WDRB

Two former employees of the Subway restaurant at Kings Plaza Shopping Center were the first to settle a case under the city's new Just Cause law. Sign up for our PoliticsNY newsletter for the latest coverage and to stay informed about the 2021 elections in your district and across NYC The city’s newest labor protection law has resulted in a historic legal victory for two former employees of a...