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Cussing HS Priest Under Fire for Gender, Age Discrimination
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The principal of St. Joseph by-the-Sea Catholic School in Staten Island is facing a lawsuit from three employees at the school, alleging the principal engaged in gender and age discrimination.
Read more...Calif Law Could Shut Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
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A new California state law that requires medical marijuana distributors to get a license may shutter some dispensaries if their proprietors have drug felony arrests on their record. So reports the Los Angeles Times.
Read more...Proclaimed Psychics Barred From Mail Solicitations
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Two self-proclaimed psychics are barred from soliciting customers via U.S. mail after signing a consent decree with the Justice Department. So reports The New York Daily News.
Read more...Judge Sexually Preyed on Male Defendants in His Court: Accusation
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An Arkansas judge has resigned after allegations surfaced that he used his position to prey on men who were charged with crimes and were afraid they would lose their children or job. He also is accused of preying on those who needed financial assistance. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...Former Partners Sued for Plotting New Firm on Company Time
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Former partners of Adelson, Testan, Brundo, Novell & Jimenez are facing a lawsuit alleging they wrongfully used firm resources while preparing to open a new shop. So reports Bloomberg Law.
Read more...Obama Reduces Sentences for 58 Drug Offenders
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President Barack Obama granted clemency to 58 nonviolent drug offenders, claiming 20 years or life in prison is an excessive punishment that does not fit the crime. So reports The Wall Street Journal.
Read more...Yearbook Penis Pic Lands Teen 70 Criminal Charges Temporarily
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An Arizona high school football player, who exposed his penis in the team’s yearbook photo, faced 70 criminal charges before they were dropped only days later. So reports AL.com.
Read more...Kirkland & Ellis Expands Life XT to All U.S. Lawyers
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All of Kirkland & Ellis’ U.S. lawyers will be offered “emotional fitness” training, based on the principles of Life XT, or Life Cross Training. So reports Crain’s Chicago Business.
Read more...Prosecutors Considering More Charges for ‘Pharma Bro’
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'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli, already facing seven counts of securities fraud and conspiracy, may face additional charges. So reports The New York Business Journal.
Read more...Arsenio Sues Sinead O’Connor Over Accusation He Was Prince's Drug Supplier
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Arsenio Hall has filed a $5 million defamation lawsuit against Sinead O’Connor after the musician implied Hall had supplied drugs to the late recording artist Prince. So reports The New York Daily News.
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