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Aviation Officer Who Infamously Dragged Passenger Off Flight Files Lawsuit

Former Chicago Department of Aviation Officer James Long, who was one of a number of officials involved in an incident with a United Airlines passenger last year, is suing the Department for not properly training him to deal with uncooperative passengers. So reports ABC News.

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Experts Look to 'Rule of Law' to Address Migrant Crisis

As global conflicts continue to displace millions, experts will examine long-term, legal solutions to help deal with what they are calling a migration crisis. Their venue will be an American Bar Association (ABA) Rule of Law Initiative conference, set for April 17, in Washington, D.C.

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Target Settles Suit Alleging Background Checks Targeted Minorities

Target Corp. will pay $3.7 million to settle a lawsuit after it was accused of conducting background checks unfairly inhibiting Latino and black applicants. So reports The Star Tribune.

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Alex van der Zwann to be Jailed for Lying in Russia Probe

Dutch lawyer Alex van der Zwann was sentenced to 30 days in prison, in addition to a $20,000 fine, for lying to special counsel Robert Mueller. So reports National Public Radio (NPR).

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Spectrum 'Sabotage' Suit Against Union Tossed for Deficiencies, Lack of Evidence

A Manhattan judge threw out a lawsuit brought by communications provider Spectrum against the cable technicians union citing a lack of evidence and "legal deficiencies." So reports The New York Daily News

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Woman Sues Employer After Getting Fired for Giving Trump the Finger

Juli Briskman, who was fired from her job after giving President Donald Trump's motorcade "the bird," is suing her ex-employer for violating the state's employment law. So reports the Associated Press.

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Juror Faints Watching Video in Attorney-Client Sex Case

As Mark Benavides, a former San Antonio attorney, faces trafficking charges and stands accused of exchanging sex for legal representation, a juror watching a video of Benavides having sex fainted. So reports MySanAntonio.

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American Samoans File to Gain Citizenship Under 14th Amendment

John Fitisemanu, the lead plaintiff in a suit filed on behalf of American Samoans living in Utah, is seeking American Citizenship under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. So reports NBC News

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