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Louisiana Man May Face Punishment Under ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Law
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A Louisiana man may face felony charges for allegedly shouting racist and sexist slurs at a police officer and may be the first charged under the state’s “Blue Lives Matter” law. So reports The New York Daily News.
Read more...Wells Fargo to Shell Out $190M in Fraud Settlement
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Wells Fargo will pay $190 million ($185 million in penalties and $5 million to customers) after regulators claim the bank pushed customers into fee-generating accounts they never asked to open. So reports the Reuters and CNBC.
Read more...Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Ambitious Climate Legislation
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California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation to expand his already historically ambitious climate change initiative. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...Attny Ted Frank: Subway 'Footlong' Settlement Shorts Paintiffs
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A federal appeals court panel will assess if a settlement between Subway restaurant owners Doctor’s Associates Inc. and consumers favors the lawyers involved in the case too heavily. So reports The Wall Street Journal.
Read more...4-4 SCOTUS Tie Blocks NC Voting Law
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After a federal appeals court struck down parts of North Carolina’s voting law deemed to target African Americans, the Supreme Court of the United Stated affirmed the ruling in a 4-4 tie. So reports The New York Times.
Read more...NFL Concussion Case Heading to Top Court
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A late appeal to a settlement between the NFL and players impacted by head injuries could possible delay payouts scheduled in the near future. So reports ESPN.
Read more...Judge Declines to Drop Snoop Dogg’s Lawsuit Against Pabst Brewing
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Rapper Snoop Dogg won a preliminary victory in his effort to obtain a portion of money Pabst Brewing Company made as a result of its sale. So reports the Hollywood Reporter.
Read more...Appeals Court: Lower Court Has No Jurisdiction in $650M+ Case Against PLO
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A U.S. appeals court struck down a $655.5 million ruling against the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization after they were found liable for supporting terror attacks in Israel. So reports the NBC News.
Read more...Facing Pressure, Brock Turner's Judge Seeking Donations
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Judge Aaron Persky, who gained notoriety for controversially sentencing Brock Turner to six months jail time for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman, has launched a website soliciting donations to help him retain his seat on the bench. So reports The New York Daily News.
Read more...Uber’s $100M Settlement Offer Denied by Calif. Judge
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U.S. District Judge Edward Chen of the Northern District of California denied Uber’s offer to settle a class-action suit brought against. The $100 million offer from the ride-hailing company is related to its drivers’ employment status. So reports The Los Angeles Times.
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