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Cali Moves Closer to Trained Paraprofessional Legal Counseling
- Friday, 24 September 2021
- News Roundup
- Written by Progressive Law Practice
California is one step closer to allowing paraprofessionals to offer legal counsel in certain circumstances after the State Bar of California’s Board of Trustees gave a preliminary nod of approval. So reports Reuters.
Read more...Trump Family Legal Drama Continues: Donald Takes Niece, NYT to Court
- Friday, 24 September 2021
- News Roundup
- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Ex-President Donald Trump is suing The New York Times and his niece after accusing his estranged family member of breaking a settlement agreement and disclosing tax documents she acquired during a dispute related to patriarch Fred Trump. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...Washington State Workers Push Back Against Vaccine Mandate in New Court Filing
- Friday, 24 September 2021
- News Roundup
- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is facing pushback from local and state workers who are challenging his vaccine mandate in court. So reports KOMO News.
Read more...Chauvin, For Now, Representing Himself in George Floyd Murder Appeal
- Friday, 24 September 2021
- News Roundup
- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Now-terminated Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin is appealing his murder conviction, at least for the time being, sans a lawyer. So reports Insider.
Read more...'Jane Doe' Refiles Sex Abuse Accusations Against Marilyn Manson
- Friday, 24 September 2021
- News Roundup
- Written by Progressive Law Practice
A Jane Doe who alleges shock rocker Marilyn Manson sexually abused and assaulted her has refiled her lawsuit against him after it was initially dismissed. So reports Yahoo!
Read more...House Panel Taps John F. Wood As Lead Legal Adviser for 1/6 Investigation
- Saturday, 18 September 2021
- News Roundup
- Written by Progressive Law Practice
The House of Representatives committee tasked with investing the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has hired John F. Wood as its head legal adviser. So reports The Hill.
Read more...Owner of NFL's Vikings Donates $5M to New York Law School for Social Justice Programming
- Saturday, 18 September 2021
- News Roundup
- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Real estate mogul and Minnesota Vikings principal owner Zygmunt (Zygi) Wilf donated $5 million in support of New York Law School’s social advocacy programs. So reports Reuters.
Read more...MI State Rep. Jewell Jones to Have Mental Health Check Ahead of Trial: Judge
- Saturday, 18 September 2021
- News Roundup
- Written by Progressive Law Practice
The lawyer representing embattled Michigan state Rep. Jewell Jones has requested a mental health evaluation prior to the lawmaker’s trail related to alleged bond and jail security violations stemming from a drunk driving arrest in April. So reports the Detroit News.
Read more...Ex-Barclays Analyst Wins Lawsuit After Boss Described Women As 'Birds'
- Saturday, 18 September 2021
- News Roundup
- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Anca Lacatus, a former analyst at Barclays, won a lawsuit filed against the bank after claiming her manager used the sexist term “bird” to describe women. So reports The Financial Times.
Read more...Michigan Dad Sues School District for $1M After Teacher 'Evens Out' Daughter’s Hair
- Saturday, 18 September 2021
- News Roundup
- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Jimmy Hoffmeyer, of Michigan, filed a federal lawsuit against Mount Pleasant Public Schools after his 7-year-old daughter’s hair was cut by a teacher. So reports USA Today.
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