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2 Chainz, bodyguard Sued By Paparazzo After Alleged Assault

Longtime paparazzo and videographer R.J. Capak is planning a lawsuit against rapper 2 Chainz and a member of his private security after allegedly being knocked out by the rapper’s bodyguard. So reports The New York Daily News.

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Banana Costume Gets Kmart Sued Over Copyright

New Jersey-based costume maker Rasta Imposta is suing the Kmart Corporation for “unfair competition and copyright infringement” over a banana-shaped costume. So reports WCNY News.

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RBS Settles with Justice Dept. Over Fraud Probe

Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc will pay more than $44 million to settle a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into traders accused of defrauding customers. So reports Reuters.

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Lawsuit Claims Workers Threatened Execs. with Rape for Not Using Union Labor

Executives at the building firm Tradeoff filed a lawsuit in Long Island claiming members of Laborers Local 79 threated them with rape, formed an angry mob where two of them were eating out and attempted to ruin a manager’s wedding. So reports The New York Post.

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Judge Rejects Argument That Cutting Off Subsidies Threaten Health Insurance Market

U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria criticized the argument brought forth by California’s attorney, who is leading a coalition demanding the federal government reinstate cut off “Obamacare” subsidies. Chhabria claims states have already mitigated the impact of the lost subsidies. So reports the Associated Press.

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Judge Benched After Expletive-laden Rant with Colleague

Judge Anthony Ferrara interrupted court proceedings with an “expletive-laced” rant and will be banned from hearing cases until his retirement. So reports The New York Daily News.

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Oahu Bans Pedestrians from Looking at Cell Phones While Crossing the Street

The Hawaiian island of Oahu is the first in the nation to pass a law punishing pedestrians for looking at mobile phones and electronic devices while crossing the street. So reports NBC News.

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Disney, AIG Feud Over ‘Pink Slime’ Defamation Case

The Walt Disney Company is seeking to compel its insurer, AIG, to cover its apparent “pink slime” defamation case settlement. So reports Variety.

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GM to Pay $120M to Settle Over Faulty Ignition Switches

General Motors will pay $120 million to settle claims all around the country involving an ignition switch defect scandal. So reports Detroit Free Press.

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