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Judge Rejects Argument That Cutting Off Subsidies Threaten Health Insurance Market
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U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria criticized the argument brought forth by California’s attorney, who is leading a coalition demanding the federal government reinstate cut off “Obamacare” subsidies. Chhabria claims states have already mitigated the impact of the lost subsidies. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...Judge Benched After Expletive-laden Rant with Colleague
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Judge Anthony Ferrara interrupted court proceedings with an “expletive-laced” rant and will be banned from hearing cases until his retirement. So reports The New York Daily News.
Read more...Oahu Bans Pedestrians from Looking at Cell Phones While Crossing the Street
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The Hawaiian island of Oahu is the first in the nation to pass a law punishing pedestrians for looking at mobile phones and electronic devices while crossing the street. So reports NBC News.
Read more...Disney, AIG Feud Over ‘Pink Slime’ Defamation Case
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The Walt Disney Company is seeking to compel its insurer, AIG, to cover its apparent “pink slime” defamation case settlement. So reports Variety.
Read more...GM to Pay $120M to Settle Over Faulty Ignition Switches
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General Motors will pay $120 million to settle claims all around the country involving an ignition switch defect scandal. So reports Detroit Free Press.
Read more...Judge Rejects Dismissal in Senator Menendez' Corruption Trial
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U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey will face 18 counts of corruption despite seeking an early acquittal based on a recent Supreme Court case narrowing the definition of bribery. So reports The New York Post.
Read more...Kaepernick Claims Collusion is Behind Continued Unemployment
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Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has yet to be signed to a new team, has filed a grievance against the NFL claiming owners “colluded” against him to prevent him from playing. So reports the Times Union.
Read more...Judge Calls for Investigation Into Widespread NYPD Lying
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Judge Jack B. Weinstein of Brooklyn warned New York City to prepare for a hearing regarding police lying and disciplinary procedures for those who falsely testify. So reports The New York Times.
Read more...After 15 years in Prison, Exonerated Man Gets $9M in Settlement
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After spending 15 years behind bars, Jason Strong was exonerated of murder charges and will receive a $9 million settlement. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...SCOTUS Dismisses Travel Ban Stemming from Maryland Court
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Without ruling on its merits, the US Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to President Trump’s March travel ban regarding six mid-East countries. So reports CNN.
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