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WV Judge Pulled Gun Out of Robe During Proceedings: Attorney
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Attorney Lauren Varnado said the judge presiding over a case against the EQT Corporation pulled a gun out of his robe and pointed it at her during court proceedings. So reports CBS News.
Read more...Sesame Place Characters Sparks $25M class-action lawsuit
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Quinton Burns, the father of a 5-year-old girl, is suing SeaWorld Parks after alleging his daughter, who is black, was ignored by character actors at Sesame Place. So reports The New York Post.
Read more...U College of Law Taps Former Dean at Brooklyn Law to Lead New School
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Jacksonville University has tapped Nicholas Allard to serve as founding dean for its new College of Law. So reports the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Read more...Mars Inc. Facing Consumer Lawsuit Over Alleged Toxic Skittles Ingredients
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Skittles manufacturer Mars Inc. is facing a lawsuit from a consumer who has accused the company of failing to cease using titanium dioxide, a known toxin, in the popular candy. So reports Reuters.
Read more...Breyer to Teach, Focus on Writing During Harvard Tenure
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Recently retired Justice Stephen Breyer will be teaching at Harvard Law School, the very school he graduated magna cum laude. So reports CNN.
Read more...Wrigley Field '1060 Project' at Center of Cubs ADA Lawsuit
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Cubs after accusing the baseball team of discriminating against park guests with disabilities. So reports Yahoo! Sports.
Read more...Prince Harry Wins First Phase of Legal Battle with Associated Newspapers
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A ruling from the High Court in London has paved the way for Prince Harry to sue Associated Newspapers, which publishes the Mail on Sunday, for libel. So reports NBC News.
Read more...Joan Bullock Out at Thurgood Marshall School of Law Amid Low Bar Passage Rates
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Texas Southern University replaced Joan Bullock as dean at its Thurgood Marshall School of Law. So reports National Jurist.
Read more...Scarcity of Indigent Legal Services in Maine a Growing Concern
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Maine is facing a dearth of criminal defense attorneys for individuals who cannot afford to hire their own. So reports the Bangor Daily News.
Read more...Big Olaf Creamy Facing Lawsuit After Alleged Listeria Outbreak Caused Miscarriage
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Florida creamery Big Olaf is facing a lawsuit from plaintiff Kristen Hopkins who alleges she miscarried after contracting listeria from the business. So reports Fox 13.
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