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July 30, 2019 In Updates
20-Year-Long Case Fighting Dark Money in Politics Awarded Public Justice’s 2019 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award
Public Justice’s 2019 Trial Lawyer of the Year award was awarded to the legal team who represented a class action beginning almost twenty years ago, earning a settlement for consumers and shedding light on corruption in politics. The award was presented on the evening of…
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July 10, 2019
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Attorney Russ Herman to Receive 2019 Champion of Justice Award
Public Justice is proud to announce that veteran litigator and renowned attorney Russ Herman will receive the organization’s 2019 Champion of Justice Award.
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June 7, 2019 In Updates
Public Justice Announces Finalists for 2019 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award
The five finalist cases for Public Justice’s 2019 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award include landmark cases dealing with school negligence of students with disabilities, a twenty-year fight against Dark Money in politics, illegal straw purchasing of firearms used in a murder, industrial pollution in…
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February 7, 2019 In Updates
Public Justice Executive Director Paul Bland’s Statement On CFPB Rollback Of Consumer Protection Against Payday Lending
On February 6th, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced their plan to dispose of rules put in place to protect consumers from predatory lending. The 2017 rule requires lenders to determine whether or not someone has the ability to repay a high-interest loan without getting…
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Public Justice Secures Historic Workers’ Rights Victory at Supreme Court
On Tuesday, Public Justice—along with its wonderful co-counsel, Andrew Schmidt Law and Fair Work Law—won a major victory for workers in the U.S. Supreme Court! The Court issued a unanimous decision for our client in Oliveira v. New Prime, a case about whether transportation companies,…
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Full Senate to Vote on CFPB Director Nominee This Week
Kraninger remains wildly unqualified; Public Justice urges Senators oppose her nomination Kathy Kraninger’s nomination to be permanent director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is due for a vote next week, and Public Justice remains firmly opposed. Kraninger is not only unqualified for the job,…
September 6, 2018
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Making an Impact. Creating Change. Our 2017 Annual Report
Whether we’re bringing cutting-edge lawsuits in the courts, or mobilizing communities to support or oppose issues, nominees or legislation, Public Justice’s work has never been more necessary than it is now. We hope the voices and the stories included in this report will make you proud of what we’ve accomplished together and inspired to continue our fight for justice for all.
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August 7, 2018 In Updates
Michael Pitt Named Public Justice President
Champion of people injured by employers and governments to lead organization for one-year term Public Justice’s new president, Michael Pitt, began his path to becoming a leading employment and civil rights litigator when he joined the free legal aid clinic at Wayne State Law School…
August 1, 2018
In Updates
Taking on Trump: Where We Stand
The Trump Administration and lawmakers in Congress have proposed dangerous nominees, and alarming policies, that would roll back progress on consumer protection, civil rights, fighting climate change and access to the courts. Here’s how Public Justice is responding.
Public Justice Statement on CFPB Director Nominee Kathy Kraninger’s Confirmation Hearing
Going into this morning’s hearing on her nomination to be the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s permanent Director, Public Justice was skeptical of whether Mick Mulvaney protege Kathy Kraninger is experienced enough for the role, or has a true dedication to the consumer watchdog’s mission. Of…