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State AGs Challenge Post Office Slowdown with New Lawsuit
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A cohort of 20 state attorneys general is suing the Postal Regulatory Commission over the mail delivery slowdown that started Oct. 1. So reports CBS News.
Read more...Ronaldo Rape Case Likely Over After Lawyer Obtained Stolen Docs
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A federal judge in Nevada recommended the rape case against soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo be dismissed after discovering the case was based on stolen and leaked documents protected by attorney-client privilege. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...Massachusetts Attorney Suing Amazon, Drivers for 'False Imprisonment'
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Attorney Matthew Donnelly is suing retail giant Amazon for false imprisonment after claiming two of the company’s drivers blocked in his car while working. So reports The Patriot Ledger.
Read more...University of Montana Law Leaders Resign Amid Retaliation Claims By Sex Assault Accusers
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Dean Paul Kirgis and Associate Dean Sally Weaver are stepping down from their roles at the Alexander Blewett III School of Law after being accused of discouraging women from reporting alleged sexual assaults. So reports The Daily Beast.
Read more...Ex-lawyer Bilked Client Out of a Half Million Bucks By Abusing Power: Prosecutors
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Mark Thomas, a former lawyer, could face as many as 20 years in prison after he was accused of stealing more than $500,000 from a client suffering from dementia. So reports Cleveland.com.
Read more...New Law School Dean Anthony Niedwiecki Wants Minnesota to Ditch the Bar
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The new president of the Mitchell Hamline School of Law said he believes the bar exam is keeping too many smart individuals out of the legal field and, as such, wants Minnesota to get rid of it. So reports a Fox 9 KMSP.
Read more...Britney Spears Wins Big in Conservatorship Saga with Father Jamie
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Britney Spears is celebrating her legal victory over her father by taking an island getaway. Meanwhile, her attorney is hard at work investigating alleged misconduct from the pop star’s former conservator. So reports Yahoo!
Read more...Nikola v. Tesla On Hold As Both Sides Radio Silent
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A federal judge has administratively closed a $2 billion lawsuit against Tesla that was filed by hydrogen truck maker Nikola. So reports The Verge.
Read more...Judge Rules Against Alex Jones in Sandy Hook Lawsuit
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Alex Jones, the host of the conspiracy-theory website Infowars, will be held liable for bogus claims he made regarding the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting. So reports Newsweek.
Read more...Cali Moves Closer to Trained Paraprofessional Legal Counseling
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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.
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