Mark S. Roman Law Blog

Arbitration ascends the throne at the U.S. Supreme Court while consumers lose 

The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided that a sex discrimination case brought by female employees against Wal-Mart cannot go forward as a class action (Wal-Mart v. Dukes).  The case has attracted considerable public attention. ... Read More

The health risks of being overweight are well known. Every day people are told that carrying excess weight increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other serious health problems. However, a recent study from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute suggests that being overweight is actually an advantage for men involved in serious car accidents.

The study looked at car... Read More

The fine print matters: be wary of consumer contracts 

We’ve all had the experience.  When we do something like buy a car, hire a lawn... Read More