News Roundup (2407)
Lawmakers, Advocates Respond to Trump’s Transgender Military Ban
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
After President Donald Trump rescinded an initial memo on transgender military service in lieu of a new order banning those with “gender dysphoria” from serving, several lawmakers, legal advocates and retired military officials weighed in to oppose the measure.
Read more...After Five Decades, Woman Finally Collects Child Support
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Toni Anderson, now 73 years old, sued her ex-husband for $150,000 in child support almost 50 years after it was initially ordered. So reports The Coast News Group.
Read more...Kraft's Lawyer Files Motion to Suppress Sex Video
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
A lawyer representing New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has asked to “suppress” video reportedly showing the owner receiving a “sex act” at a Florida spa. So reports the TC Palm.
Read more...Maryland Lawyer Makes Race-related Complaint Against Deputy Who Detained Him
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Rashad James, a black lawyer who works at the Maryland Legal Aid’s community lawyering initiative, said he was improperly detained by a deputy who suspected James was not actually a lawyer. So reports The New York Times.
Read more...Hospital, Supplier Knew Fertility Freezers Would Malfunction: Lawsuit
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
A new lawsuit alleges Custom Biogenic Systems, which sold fertility freezers to University Hospitals, was aware their product would eventually malfunction. So reports Cleveland.com.
Read more...Legal Troubles Continue to Mount for Sackler Family
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Several members of the Sackler family with a stake in Purdue Pharma have decided to scale back their charitable contributions amid mounting lawsuits and negative publicity against them. So reports CNBC.
Read more...March's Top Verdicts Include Bathroom Fights, Satanic Cults
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- Written by PLP Staff
From bathroom altercations to Satanic cults, here are some of the most notable verdicts from March.
Read more...Disbarred Lawyer Gets 8 Years for Stealing to Cover Gambling Debts
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- Written by PLP News
Former Kentucky lawyer Danny Butler was given an eight-year prison sentence for stealing $1.3 million from his clients to cover gambling debts. So reports the Courier Journal.
Read more...Mich AG. Settles Over Same-sex Adoption Dispute
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- Written by PLP News
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel settled a case challenging the practice of prohibiting taxpayer-funded adoption agencies from refusing to place foster kids with same-sex couples. So reports the Detroit News.
Read more...Purdue Pharma, Sacklers Hit with Lawsuit from 500 Municipalities
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- Written by PLP News
Purdue Pharma and its owners are facing a lawsuit from more than 500 cities, tribes and counties, which have accused the drug maker of paving the way for the nation’s opioid epidemic. So reports CBS News.
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