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Judge: 2020 Census Citizenship Question ‘Arbitrary And Capricious’

Judge Jesse M. Furman ruled a potential census question asking about citizenship would likely pass constitutional muster, but is still in violation of the law. So reports the Associated Press.

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Pa. Lawyer Arrested Again After 'Never-ending Series of Frauds'

Joshua Janis, a Chester County lawyer, was arrested for the third time as prosecutors allege he has "engaged in a seemingly never-ending series" of crime that includes defrauding clients. So reports Patch.

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Mass. AG Points to Comments at OxyContin Rollout Party in Court Docs

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has accused OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma, its executives and members of the Sackler family of “deceiving patients and doctors” about the risks associated with prescribing opioids. So reports Associated Press.

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Fiat-Chrysler Could Pay out $2.8K to Customers in Class Action Settlement

Fiat-Chrysler may be on the hook for more than $800 million after allegedly using illegal software to cheat emissions inspections. So reports ABC News.

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Dozens of NY Lawyers Facing Suspension Over Registration Fees

Nearly 60 attorneys in New York's Capital Region may be suspended for not paying a $375 "mandatory biennial registration fee." So reports The Times Union.

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Should Pets Have Lawyers?

New Jersey state Assemblywoman Annette Quijano has proposed a law to give dogs and cats legal representation in court. So reports PIX 11.

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NYC Attorney Charged for Alleged Sex Attacks

Ra’Shaun Kelley, a New York City lawyer dealing with securities and commercial litigation, was charged for allegedly committing sexual acts on women he followed into apartment buildings. So reports The New York Law Journal.

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Law School Applicant Makes 'Birther' Argument Against Obama-appointed Judge

Edward Thomas Kennedy filed a federal lawsuit against Duke Law School, among others, after he claimed the LSAT requirement to get into law school is based on "junk science." So reports Above the Law.

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Man Locked in Burger King Bathroom Wants Free Whoppers for 22 Years: Lawsuit

Curtis Brooner of Oregon is suing Burger King for free Whopper meals each week for the next 22 years after being trapped in one of the restaurant's bathrooms. So reports Newsweek.

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First Ever for 'First Step Act'

Arizona students who took certain online courses and attended several for-profit schools will see $22 million in debt reduction. So reports the Associated Press.

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