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UNH Faculty Favor Nixing Franklin Pierce’s Name from Law School

The University of New Hampshire’s Franklin Pierce School of Law is considering renaming itself due to the titular former president’s ties to slavery. So reports the Associated Press.

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House 'Immune' to Lawsuit Challenging COVID-driven Proxy Voting

A Republican-driven lawsuit aimed at inhibiting the House of Representatives proxy voting system was tossed by a federal judge in the District of Columbia. So reports USA Today.

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NRA Under Fire for Payments to Florida Lobbyist

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against the National Rifle Association alleging it made improper payments to a well-known Tallahassee lobbyist. So reports Politico.

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Legal Jobs Evaporate As Jobless Rate Dips: Study

Figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a dip in the jobless rate for those in the legal field. So reports Bloomberg Law.

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Louisiana Joins Utah, Oregon in Nixing Bar Exam for Law School Grads

The Louisiana Supreme Court has waived the bar exam requirement for 2020 law school grads. So reports WWL-TV.

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Mass. Landlords Challenge Constitutionality of Eviction Halt

Massachusetts landlords are challenging the state’s eviction moratorium put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. So reports the Associated Press.

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Ghislaine Maxwell Wants Disparaging Comments Blunted to Ensure Fair Trial

Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney said comments made by prosecutors and others diminish her opportunity for a fair trial and have asked for them to be blocked. So reports Forbes.

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Lawyer Suspected of NJ Shooting Tied to Calif. Murder: Authorities

Roy Den Hollander, who is accused of killing the son of a federal judge in New Jersey, has been linked to another shooting in California. So reports NPR.

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Impossible Whopper Lawsuit Tossed As Judge Finds No Deception

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Burger King after the fast-food chain was sued for allegedly deceiving customers into thinking its plant-based Impossible Whopper is cooked on different grills than other meat products. So reports Reuters.

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Group Sues Town Over Public Nudity, Noise from Scuba Divers

The Back Beach Neighbors Committee, a group of residents in Massachusetts, is suing the town of Rockport after complaining scuba divers are undressing and causing ruckus near their beachside residences. So reports Boston.com.

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