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Trailblazing Chinese Lawyer Honored by Columbia Law School

Hong Yen Chang, “a trailblazing Chinese immigrant” will be honored by Columbia Law School by having its Center for Chinese Legal Studies named after him. So reports NBC News.

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Judge Tosses Republican Election Lawsuit Against Pence

A judge has dismissed an election-related lawsuit against Vice President Mike Pence brought by a handful of republicans. So reports Reuters.

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Connecticut Divorce Lawyer Commits Christmas Day Murder-Suicide

John Liquori, a well-known lawyer in Connecticut, shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself in a Christmas Day murder-suicide. So reports The New York Post.

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Falwell Backs Off Defamation Claim Against Liberty University

Jerry Falwell Jr. dropped the defamation lawsuit he filed against Liberty University after a series of scandals led to his resignation as president of the school. So reports The Washington Post.

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Gym Owner Says Kansas Owes Him Money Over Shutdown

Wichita gym owner Ryan Floyd is suing the state of Kansas for relief after his business was shut down. So reports 3KSN, an NBC affiliate.

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ACLU Sues Over Alleged Sex Abuse in California Homeless Shelters

The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California is alleging conditions at several Orange County homeless shelters have not improved since a report last year lambasted the emergency shelters. So reports KTLA5.

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Rittenhouse Lawyer Prepping Suits Against Biden, Facebook, AOC, Ruffalo and More

A lawyer who was once a part of accused killer Kyle Rittenhouse’s criminal defense team is back working on his behalf in a new capacity. So reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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SCOTUS One-liner Crushes Trump’s Penn. Certification Challenge

The Supreme Court denied a request from Republicans in Pennsylvania to block the certification of its election results in a one-sentence rebuke of the challenge. So reports CNN.

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House Passes MORE Act Aiming to Remove Pot from Controlled Substance List

The House of Representatives passed a bill to federally legalize marijuana. It is the first time either congressional chamber has taken up the matter. So reports USA Today.

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US Attorney Calls for Prison Time for ex-FBI Lawyer Who Doctored Crossfire Hurricane FISA Warrant

U.S. Attorney John Durham is calling for a six-month prison sentence for the ex-FBI lawyer who pleaded guilty to manipulating an email he used to get a FISA warrant against a former Trump-campaign advisor. So reports National Review Online.

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