Reconsidering the city's bike helmet law Bicycling groups and doctors agree – helmets save lives. But this week the King County Board of Health is expected to repeal the helmet law because it's being disproportionately enforced. KUOW's Gracie Todd explains. Jennie Cecil Moore
Virginia Giuffre and Prince Andrew agree to a deal that will end her lawsuit Britain's Prince Andrew has settled out of court with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault on three occasions when she was 17 years old. Willem Marx
Families of Sandy Hook victims announce $73 million settlement with Remington NPR's Leila Fadel talks to David Wheeler, whose son was killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting, about families settling a lawsuit against Remington Arms, the company that made the murder weapon.
Corruption trial opens for ex-Goldman banker in 1MDB scandal Prosecutors say the looting of the fund bankrolled lavish spending on jewels, art and real estate. The spoils even helped finance Hollywood movies, including the 2013 film "The Wolf of Wall Street." The Associated Press
Congress passes bill that aims to help victims in sexual harassment cases NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the person who helped get the bill passed — journalist and author Gretchen Carlson.
California sues Tesla over alleged rampant discrimination against Black employees California' Department of Fair Employment and Housing said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that Black employees at Tesla's Fremont plant in the state have faced racism and harassment. Deepa Shivaram
A controversial nonprofit for Capitol riot defendants makes changes after criticism The Patriot Freedom Project has raised around $900,000 for people charged in the Capitol riot. After NPR reported that charity experts saw "red flags" with the group, they announced changes. Tom Dreisbach
Companies are increasingly using a legal strategy that prevents future lawsuits A controversial legal shield called a "third-party release" is hidden inside some high profile bankruptcies, like Purdue Pharma and the Weinstein Company. Some claim they deny victims justice. Sacha Pfeiffer
The latest on the civil rights trial of 3 officers involved in George Floyd's death Prosecutors continue to press their case in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights. Jon Collins
A Black woman on the High Court is a good start. But representation has limits. With President Biden set to appoint the first Black woman Supreme Court Justice, Black women in the legal profession reflect on the limits and promises of representation. Sandhya Dirks
