Author: Paul Hibner

According to an article on the American Bar Association’s website, a new study of employment discrimination cases found: African-Americans are 2.5 times more likely than white plaintiffs to file employment discrimination claims pro se, according to the study (PDF) by the American Bar Foundation. Other racial minorities, including Hispanics and Asians, are 1.9 times more likely to... Continue Reading

According to the Chicago Tribune’s website, Tiffany & Co. is suing Costco Wholesale Corp. to stop the largest U.S. warehouse club chain from selling what it termed counterfeit diamond engagement rings bearing the luxury retailer’s name. According to the article posted January 15th, 2013, Tiffany said it believes hundreds, if not thousands, of Costco members bought engagement... Continue Reading

Under the Bankruptcy Code, a debtor may discharge several types of debt through bankruptcy. Under certain circumstances, however, a creditor may have a debt owed to him excepted from discharge, and the debtor will remain liable to pay said debt. For example, a debt may be excepted from discharge if the debt wasfor money or... Continue Reading

False Light Invasion of Privacy A plaintiff in New Mexico who has been given publicity casting him/her in a false light may have a cause of action against a defendant, even if no defamation occurred. Below, the tort of false light invasion of privacy is examined. To state a claim for false light invasion of... Continue Reading